The History of Comedy

Season 1, Episode 5: Ripped from the Headlines

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The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.

All Episodes - Season 1

F***ing Funny
Episode 1
F***ing Funny
 The Funnier Sex
Episode 2
The Funnier Sex
 The Comedy of Real Life
Episode 3
The Comedy of Real Life
 One Nation, Under Comedy
Episode 4
One Nation, Under Comedy
 Ripped from the Headlines
Episode 5
Ripped from the Headlines
 The Spark of Madness
Episode 6
The Spark of Madness
 On Parody and Satire
Episode 7
On Parody and Satire
 Politics Aside
Episode 8
Politics Aside
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