Bob Mankoff
Self
The History of Comedy (2017)
Season 2
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
Released Feb. 9, 2017
Episode 45 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, History
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.landscape, imdb.entertainment-documentary
Watch Providers: Discovery +, Plex, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max + 3 more, Xumo Play, Plex Channel, HBO Max CNN Amazon Channel
Production Companies: CNN Documentary Unit
Network: CNN
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Carnal Knowledge
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
July 15, 2018, midnight
S2E2 - Sketch & Improv
Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
July 22, 2018, midnight
S2E3 - Drawn To Be Funny
The history between animation and comedy.
July 29, 2018, midnight
S2E4 - Gone Too Soon
Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
Aug. 5, 2018, midnight
S2E5 - In It Together
The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
Aug. 12, 2018, midnight
S2E6 - No Offense
Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
Aug. 19, 2018, midnight
Watch Trailer
CNN
45 min/ep
630 min
Feb. 9, 2017
Aug. 19, 2018, midnight
Returning Series
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