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The History of Comedy

2017

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Carnal Knowledge Jul 15, 2018

How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
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EP2 Sketch & Improv Jul 22, 2018

Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
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EP3 Drawn To Be Funny Jul 29, 2018

The history between animation and comedy.
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EP4 Gone Too Soon Aug 05, 2018

Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
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EP5 In It Together Aug 12, 2018

The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
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EP6 No Offense Aug 19, 2018

Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
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Synopsis

Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

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CNN Documentary Unit

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Trailers & Clips

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Reviews

Bereamic Awesome Movie
Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
Justina The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.