The History of Comedy(2017)

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2 Seasons

DocumentaryComedy

Overview

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

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Ep 1

F***ing Funny

The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers, prison sentences and even their lives as they fought against censorship.

09/02/201745 min

Ep 2

The Funnier Sex

A look at the greatest female comedians and how they were able to succeed in every genre where humor is found despite rampant sexism and prejudice.

16/02/201745 min

Ep 3

The Comedy of Real Life

A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.

23/02/201745 min

Ep 4

One Nation, Under Comedy

The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.

16/07/201745 min

Ep 5

Ripped from the Headlines

The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.

23/07/201745 min

Ep 6

The Spark of Madness

The mind of the comedian is explored, as well as the difficult road that many seem destined to take where mental illness and substance abuse are remarkably common.

30/07/201745 min