The History of Comedy F***ing Funny (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

The History of Comedy

F***ing Funny (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers, prison sentences and even their lives as they fought against censorship.

Producers

P.G. Morgan | David Rivera

Composers

Scott Icenogle | Lior Rosner

Cinematographers

Jack Kney | B.J. Strongman (as B.J. Iwen)

Editors

Natalie De Diego | Jason Hardwick

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 9, 2017

Release date

Feb 9, 2017 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
30 cast members

Name	Known for
Gracie Allen Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	A Damsel in Distress (1937)
Roseanne Barr Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Roseanne (1988)
Jack Benny Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Jack Benny Program (1950)
Elayne Boosler Self Self See fewer	Cinemax Comedy Experiment (1985)
Lenny Bruce Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Dance Hall Racket (1953)
George Burns Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Oh, God! (1977)
Louis C.K. Self - Comedian (archive footage) Self - Comedian (archive footage) See fewer	Louie (2010)
Eddie Cantor Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Kid Millions (1934)
George Carlin Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Johnny Carson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
Andrew Dice Clay Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
Leon DeVoe Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Lili's Wedding Night (1952)
Craig Ferguson Self - Writer / Comedian Self - Writer / Comedian See fewer	I'll Be There (2003)
Redd Foxx Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Sanford and Son (1972)
Jimmy Kimmel Self Self See fewer	Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Mannie King Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Too Hot to Handle (1950)
Bob Mankoff Self Self See fewer	Very Semi-Serious (2015)
Marc Maron Self - Comedian / Podcaster Self - Comedian / Podcaster See fewer	To Leslie (2022)
Kliph Nesteroff Self Self See fewer	The History of Comedy (2017)
Patton Oswalt Self Self See fewer	Young Adult (2011)
Eva Puck Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Man-I-Cured (1941)
Don Rickles Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Jeffrey Ross Self (as Jeff Ross) Self (as Jeff Ross) See fewer	The Wedding Ringer (2015)
Harry Savoy Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Broadway Spotlight (1947)
Sarah Silverman Self - Writer / Comedian Self - Writer / Comedian See fewer	Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Robert B. Weide Self Self See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Sammy White Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Show Boat (1936)
Ali Wong Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer	Ali Wong: Baby Cobra (2016)
Richard Zoglin Self - Author, Comedy at the Edge Self - Author, Comedy at the Edge See fewer	The Business of Comedy (2013)
Milton Berle Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)