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The History of Comedy : Season 1
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Air date: 09 Feb '17 - 8 episodesExplore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
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List of Episodes (8)
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1. F***ing Funny
09 Feb '17The 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.
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2. The Funnier Sex
16 Feb '17A 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.
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3. The Comedy of Real Life
23 Feb '17A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
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4. One Nation, Under Comedy
16 Jul '17The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
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5. Ripped from the Headlines
23 Jul '17The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
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6. The Spark of Madness
30 Jul '17The mind of the comedian is explored, as well as the difficult road that many seem destined to take where mental illness and substance abuse are remarkably common.
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7. On Parody and Satire
06 Aug '17Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.
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8. Politics Aside
13 Aug '17A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
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