The History of Comedy
Season 2
Episodes
1. Carnal Knowledge
July 15, 2018
45 min
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
2. Sketch & Improv
July 22, 2018
45 min
Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
3. Drawn To Be Funny
July 29, 2018
45 min
The history between animation and comedy.
4. Gone Too Soon
August 5, 2018
45 min
Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
5. In It Together
August 12, 2018
45 min
The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
6. No Offense
August 19, 2018
45 min
Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
Ali Wong
Self
Larry David
Self - Creator, Seinfeld
Rain Pryor
Self
Gilbert Gottfried
Self
David Zucker
Self
Kent Alterman
Self
Rob Reiner
Self
Anne Beatts
Self
Betty White
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Patton Oswalt
Self
Judd Apatow
Self
Cindy Chupack
Self
Bobcat Goldthwait
Self
Bob Mankoff
Self
Lewis Black
Self
Larry Charles
Self
Jim Jefferies
Self
Arsenio Hall
Self
Jerry Zucker
Self