Name: The History of Comedy
Uploaded: 2025-04-23T03:15:04.000Z
Description: Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.

Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.

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What defines inappropriate humor has evolved throughout the years. Meet the groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers to make a point.

F**king Funny

Watch the greatest female comedians of all time rise to success despite rampant sexism and prejudice.

The Funnier Sex

Comedians find inspiration all around us and uncover humor in the simple daily experiences we all share.

The Comedy of Real Life

Racial humor and comedy about shared experiences have evolved. Comedians reveal how the art of the joke crosses cultural barriers to unite us in laughter.

One Nation, Under Comedy

From the invention of the monologue to the fake news shows of today, topical humor has roots that stretch way back into history.

Ripped From the Headlines

Comedy is an industry where mental illness and substance abuse are common. Explore the fascinating mind of the comedian and why many comedians seem destined to take this difficult path.

Spark of Madness

When it comes to parody and satire, taking something serious and twisting it ever so slightly can turn out to be hilarious.

Making Fun

Experts examine the many different ways comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

The History of Comedy

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