The History of Comedy(2017)
The History of Comedy Synopsis
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
The History of Comedy (2017) is a documentary and comedy series that premiered on February 9, 2017, spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes. It stars Ali Wong, Larry David, Rain Pryor and Gilbert Gottfried. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2017-02-09
- Last aired:
- 2018-08-19
- Producers:
- Stephen J. Morrison
The History of Comedy (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The History of Comedy before you start streaming.
The History of Comedy Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The History of Comedy.
History of Comedy Trailer
Trailer
Promo
Trailer
The History of Comedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ali Wong
as Self
Larry David
as Self - Creator, Seinfeld
Rain Pryor
as Self
Gilbert Gottfried
as Self
David Zucker
as Self
Kent Alterman
as Self
Rob Reiner
as Self
- Anne Beatts
Anne Beatts
as Self
Betty White
as Self
Todd Boyd
as Self
Patton Oswalt
as Self
Judd Apatow
as Self
Key crew
Executive produced by Stephen J. Morrison.
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The History of Comedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The History of Comedy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The History of Comedy?
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The History of Comedy (2017) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The History of Comedy are there?
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The History of Comedy has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 9, 2017.
Is The History of Comedy still running?
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No. The History of Comedy is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 19, 2018.
Who is in the cast of The History of Comedy?
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The History of Comedy (2017) stars Ali Wong, Larry David, Rain Pryor, Gilbert Gottfried and David Zucker. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The History of Comedy any good?
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The History of Comedy (2017) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The History of Comedy trailer?
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The official The History of Comedy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.