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The History of Comedy comes from CNN.

  • Ended
  • 2017 to 2018
  • 2 Seasons
  • 14 Episodes
  • 60 Min
  • Comedy, History

The Verdict On The History of Comedy

14 HoursTo Watch 14 Episodes

When It Gets Good
Season 2. Season 1 averages 9.0, and Season 2 climbs to 9.7.
Best Season
Season 2, averaging 9.7.
The Ending
Strong finish. The last season averages 9.7, up from 9.0. The final rated episode scores 10.0.

Best Episodes Only, 3 Hours

Short on time? Watch just these 3.

  1. S2 E2 Sketch and Improv 9.5
  2. S2 E4 Gone Too Soon 9.5
  3. S2 E5 In It Together 10.0

Safe To Skip

The lowest rated, well under the show's 9.3 average.

  1. S1 E1 F***ing Funny 8.5

About The History of Comedy

The History of Comedy explores what makes people laugh – from the Ancient Greeks to Shakespeare, Vaudeville to the biggest contemporary comedians, movies, and TV shows. It digs deep into topics like political humor and slapstick, featuring the voices that have made us laugh over the generations. The series showcases how the art form has evolved over the years using archival footage, original comedic material, interviews with comedy legends, and luminaries. Season 2 is a six-part CNN Original Series executive produced by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner (Hazy Mills) and Emmy Award winners Mark Herzog and Christopher G. Cowen (Herzog & Company). Using archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends, scholars, and current stars, The History of Comedy explores the spinning gears that make the comedic mind tick. From teams & duos, animation to improv & sketch, the...

Highest rated episode, Season 2 Episode 5, In It Together, at 10.0.

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