The History Of Comedy
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- S1 E1 - F**king FunnyMay 23, 202342minWhat defines inappropriate humor has evolved throughout the years. Meet the groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers to make a point.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E2 - The Funnier SexAugust 18, 202242minWatch the greatest female comedians of all time rise to success despite rampant sexism and prejudice.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E3 - The Comedy of Real LifeAugust 18, 202242minComedians find inspiration all around us and uncover humor in the simple daily experiences we all share.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E4 - One Nation, Under ComedyAugust 18, 202242minRacial humor and comedy about shared experiences have evolved. Comedians reveal how the art of the joke crosses cultural barriers to unite us in laughter.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E5 - Ripped From the HeadlinesAugust 18, 202242minFrom the invention of the monologue to the fake news shows of today, topical humor has roots that stretch way back into history.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E6 - Spark of MadnessAugust 18, 202242minComedy is an industry where mental illness and substance abuse are common. Explore the fascinating mind of the comedian and why many comedians seem destined to take this difficult path.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E7 - Making FunAugust 18, 202242minWhen it comes to parody and satire, taking something serious and twisting it ever so slightly can turn out to be hilarious.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E8 - Politics AsideAugust 18, 202242minExperts examine the many different ways comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
- S1 E101 - The History of Comedy TrailerOctober 10, 20231minExplore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max
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