The History of Comedy - Season 1
The History of Comedy (2017-2018)
Seasons: 2,
episodes: 14
Episode runtime: 45 min
Average rating:
7.9/10
625
Episodes
| # | Name | Release date | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2017-02-09 | 45 min. |
| 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. |
2017-02-16 | 45 min. |
| 3 | The Comedy of Real Life A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share. |
2017-02-23 | 45 min. |
| 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. |
2017-07-16 | 45 min. |
| 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. |
2017-07-23 | 45 min. |
| 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. |
2017-07-30 | 45 min. |
| 7 | 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 | 45 min. |
| 8 | Politics Aside A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years. |
2017-08-13 | 45 min. |
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