The History of Comedy

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  E1

  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.

  2017-02-09 · 45m
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  E2

  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.

  2017-02-16 · 45m
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  E3

  The Comedy of Real Life

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

  2017-02-23 · 45m
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  E4

  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.

  2017-07-16 · 45m
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  E5

  Ripped from the Headlines

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

  2017-07-23 · 45m
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  E6

  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.

  2017-07-30 · 45m
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  E7

  On Parody and Satire

  Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.

  2017-08-06 · 45m
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• E8

  Politics Aside

  A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

  2017-08-13 · 45m
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Top cast

Ali Wong

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Larry David

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Rain Pryor

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Gilbert Gottfried

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David Zucker

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Kent Alterman

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Rob Reiner

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Anne Beatts

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Betty White

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Todd Boyd

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Patton Oswalt

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Judd Apatow

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