The History of Comedy (TV Series)
2017 · Documentary · 40 min. · United States
Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
Direction Sean Hayes
Cast Robert B. Weide · Bea Arthur · Elayne Boosler · Louis C.K. · Roseanne · Lenny Bruce · George Carlin · Andrew Dice Clay · Ali Wong · Rodney Dangerfield · Stephanie Erb · Redd Foxx · Bobcat Goldthwait · Gilbert Gottfried · Jim Jefferies · Anthony Jeselnik · Penn Jillette · Sam Kinison · Teller · George Lopez · Eddie Murphy · Kliph Nesteroff · Patton Oswalt · Richard Pryor · Sarah Silverman
Soundtrack Scott Icenogle · Lior Rosner
Cinematography Jack Kney
Original title The History of Comedy (TV Series)
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