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    TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

The History of Comedy

F***ing Funny (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

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.
Cinematographers
Jack Kney | B.J. Strongman (as B.J. Iwen)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 9, 2017

Release date
Feb 9, 2017 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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30 cast members
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Gracie Allen
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Roseanne Barr
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Jack Benny
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Lenny Bruce
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George Burns
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Louis C.K.
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Eddie Cantor
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George Carlin
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Johnny Carson
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Andrew Dice Clay
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Leon DeVoe
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Craig Ferguson
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Redd Foxx
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Mannie King
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Marc Maron
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Eva Puck
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Don Rickles
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Jeffrey Ross
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Harry Savoy
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Sarah Silverman
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Sammy White
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Ali Wong
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Richard Zoglin
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Milton Berle
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