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The History of Comedy (2017)

First aired February 9, 201745m/ep2 seasons · 14 epsRunning
6.6

9 votes

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Overview

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

Where to Watch

Streaming availability for India

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HBO Max

Free

PlexPlex Channel

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Top Billed Cast

Ali Wong

Ali Wong

Self

Larry David

Larry David

Self - Creator, Seinfeld

Rain Pryor

Rain Pryor

Self

Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried

Self

David Zucker

David Zucker

Self

Kent Alterman

Kent Alterman

Self

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Self

Anne Beatts

Anne Beatts

Self

Betty White

Betty White

Self

Todd Boyd

Todd Boyd

Self

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Self

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow

Self

Cindy Chupack

Cindy Chupack

Self

Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait

Self

Bob Mankoff

Bob Mankoff

Self

Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Self

Seasons

Status

Returning Series

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

August 19, 2018

Networks

CNN

Production

CNN Documentary Unit

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