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    TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

The History of Comedy

Ripped From The Headlines (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
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Jack Kney | B.J. Strongman (as B.J. Iwen)
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Updated Jul 23, 2017

Release date
Jul 23, 2017 (United States)
Awards
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1 nomination

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Louis C.K.
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Johnny Carson
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Jimmy Fallon
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Bob Hope
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Jay Leno
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David Letterman
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John Oliver
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Joan Rivers
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Amy Schumer
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Jon Stewart
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Ali Wong
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