Synopsis
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
Episodes
1
F***ing FunnyThe 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.45m2
The Funnier SexA 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.45m3
The Comedy of Real LifeA look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.45m4
One Nation, Under ComedyThe evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.45m5
Ripped from the HeadlinesThe origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.45m6
The Spark of MadnessThe 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.45m7
On Parody and SatireDemonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.45m8E8Politics AsideA look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.45m
F***ing FunnyThe 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.45m2The Funnier SexA 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.45m3The Comedy of Real LifeA look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.45m4One Nation, Under ComedyThe evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.45m5Ripped from the HeadlinesThe origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.45m6The Spark of MadnessThe 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.45m7On Parody and SatireDemonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.45m8E8Politics AsideA look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.45mCast
