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- 6. No Offense Aug 19, 2018
- Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
- 5. In It Together Aug 12, 2018
- The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
- 4. Gone Too Soon Aug 5, 2018
- Exploring the passing of comedic legends; the connection with their audiences.
Directed by Lisa D'Apolito, the documentary presents a touching tribute to comedic trailblazer Gilda Radner and her enduring cultural impact. A CNN Original Series exploring what makes us laugh...
A TV series that explores the history of comedy in various forms and contexts, featuring interviews with comedy legends and scholars. Learn how comedy has influenced and reflected social and political issues throughout history, from parody and satire to sketch and improv.
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- 2017-02-09
- Documentary, Comedy, History
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The History of Comedy is a CNN documentary series, as part of CNN Original Series. The documentary explores the underlying questions of what makes American people laugh, why, and how the laughter influenced their social and political landscape throughout American history.
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CNN Original Series examines the historic influence of comedy in an eight-part documentary. Archival footage and contemporary interviews with comedy legends, scholars and current stars...
Explore the historic influence of comedy in an eight-part documentary with archival footage and interviews. Learn how comedy has affected history's social and political landscape from comedy legends, scholars and current stars.
Aug 12, 2018 · CNN Original Series examines the historic influence of comedy in an eight-part documentary. Archival footage and contemporary interviews with comedy legends, scholars and current stars...
Sun, Jul 22, 2018. Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today. 8.4/10 (40) Rate. Watch options. #3 ∙ S2.E3 ∙ Drawn To Be Funny. Sun, Jul 29, 2018. The history of humor in animated cartoons, their writers, directors, animators and voice actors.