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The History of Comedy

Season 1 Episode 5: Ripped From The Headlines

The art of topical humor is explored, from ancient monologues to modern comedy shows that tackle the complexities of "fake news".

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 F***ing Funny

1. F***ing Funny

Aired: Feb 8, 2017

The next episode uncovers the pioneers of irreverent comedy, who fearlessly p...

Episode 2 The Funnier Sex

2. The Funnier Sex

Aired: Feb 15, 2017

Trailblazing female comedians shatter barriers in a traditionally male-domina...

Episode 3 The Comedy of Real Life

3. The Comedy of Real Life

Aired: Feb 22, 2017

The next episode will explore the humor that comes from relatable, everyday s...

Episode 4 One Nation, Under Comedy

4. One Nation, Under Comedy

Aired: Jul 16, 2017

The upcoming episode delves into the complexities of racial humor, navigating...

Episode 5 Ripped From The Headlines

5. Ripped From The Headlines

Aired: Jul 23, 2017

The art of topical humor is explored, from ancient monologues to modern comed...

Episode 6 Spark Of Madness

6. Spark Of Madness

Aired: Jul 30, 2017

The next episode uncovers the comedian's inner struggles, examining the treac...

Episode 7 Making Fun

Aired: Aug 6, 2017

The next episode examines the development of comedy, focusing on the evolutio...

Episode 8 Politics Aside

8. Politics Aside

Aired: Aug 13, 2017

The next episode examines how comedy has been used to shape public opinion an...

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Info about The History of Comedy

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: CNN

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Documentary, History