The History of Comedy - Season 1 Episode 5

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

The History of Comedy – S01E01 – F***ing Funny

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Episode 2

The History of Comedy – S01E02 – The Funnier Sex

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Episode 3

The History of Comedy – S01E03 – The Comedy of Real Life

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Episode 4

The History of Comedy – S01E04 – One Nation, Under Comedy

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Episode 5

The History of Comedy – S01E05 – Ripped From The Headlines

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Episode 6

The History of Comedy – S01E06 – Spark Of Madness

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Episode 7

The History of Comedy – S01E07 – Making Fun

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Episode 8

The History of Comedy – S01E08 – Politics Aside

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The History of Comedy

Episode Overview

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

Episode Details

Airdate: 2017-07-23
Episode Title: Ripped From The Headlines
Runtime: 42
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, History
Cast: Craig Ferguson, Dick Cavett, Elayne Boosler, Jimmy Fallon, Johnny Carson, Judd Apatow, Louie Anderson, Louis C.K., Samantha Bee, W. Kamau Bell
Episode Rating: 8 (56 votes)
Release Year: 2017
Episode Runtime: 42 min
Rated: TV-MA
First Air Date: 2017-02-09
Seasons: 2
Status: Returning Series
Creators: Jack Kney
Awards: Awards, 1 nomination total
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