The History of Comedy

Name: The History of Comedy
Genre: Documentary, Comedy

2017·2 Seasons·14 Episodes·★ 6.6

Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.

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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.

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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons

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8 episodes

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