Season 1
8 episodes
42 min. per episode
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A comedian confronts their painful past, revealing how humor shapes society while challenging the boundaries of laughter and truth.
Episodes
The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers, prison sentences and even their lives as they fought against censorship.
A look at the greatest female comedians and how they were able to succeed in every genre where humor is found despite rampant sexism and prejudice.
A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
Exploring the evolution of racial humor; how comedy can cross cultural barriers to unite people.
The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.