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sportsfan64 02-08-17 08:09 PM

The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
CNN's running an 8-part documentary, starting Thursday, Feb 9 at 10PM ET.
http://www.cnn.com/shows/history-of-comedy

DJariya 02-08-17 08:17 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
What are the odds this gets interrupted for "Breaking News"?

That ruined The 80s last year.

Bill Needle 02-08-17 10:17 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
No kidding. I think it took 3 months to air 7 episodes.

OldBoy 03-03-18 09:43 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
they are re-running these tonight, not all i think, but most. they are so good...

JeffTheAlpaca 03-04-18 04:09 AM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
At first I thought this was bumped for new episodes

Michael Corvin 03-12-18 09:07 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
Been watching this via On Demand from the cable company. Unfortunately not evey episode is available.

I'm in the middle of an episode that touches on drugs/alcoholism in comedy. Kinda sad seeing so many greats that succumed to those vices. However, in the four episodes I've watched I've yet to see a single clip or mention of Mitch Hedberg. One would think if any episode would feature him, it would be this one.

There are some poignent moments covering Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.

Bill Needle 03-12-18 09:16 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin (Post 13289156)
I'm in the middle of an episode that touches on drugs/alcoholism in comedy. Kinda sad seeing so many greats that succumed to those vices. However, in the four episodes I've watched I've yet to see a single clip or mention of Mitch Hedberg. One would think if any episode would feature him, it would be this one.

The only thing sadder than Mitch's early demise is how many people aren't even aware of him.

JeffTheAlpaca 07-16-18 06:42 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
It is back for season 2.

I thought all the topics were covered in season 1.

Michael Corvin 07-16-18 08:15 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
:up: Caught the ones I missed on Hulu. The first season covered quite a bit. It'll be interesting to see what they came up with for season 2.

whotony 08-26-18 01:20 AM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
Season 2 has been terrific.

JeffTheAlpaca 08-27-18 05:34 PM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 
The episode about comedians that don't go blue or keep it clean was good.

Bill Needle 08-28-18 02:17 AM

Re: The History of Comedy, premieres 2/9/17 on CNN
 

Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca (Post 13396733)
The episode about comedians that don't go blue or keep it clean was good.

Nice to see them treat that style of comedy with respect and even be complimentary of it for the most part.


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