The History of Comedy

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Using 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.

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Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Programme Name
  • The History of Comedy
Channel
  • TVNZ 1
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Description
  • Using 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.