The History of Comedy
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
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1▶45 minThe 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.
2▶45 minA 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.
3▶45 minA look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
4▶45 minThe evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
5▶45 minThe origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
6▶45 minThe 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.
7▶45 minDemonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 · 14 episodes
- Episode length
- ~45 min
- Network
- CNN