TV Series
Where to Watch The History of Comedy (2017) in the US
- 2017–2018
- TV-MA
- 2 seasons
- 7.9IMDb
The History of Comedy is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to buy in the United States.
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What it's about
Utilizing 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.
Cast and crew
- Starring
- Kliph Nesteroff, Robert B. Weide, Elayne Boosler
Details
- Release date
- Feb 9, 2017
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Where to Watch The History of Comedy (2017) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The History of Comedy in the United States?
- The History of Comedy is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to buy in the United States. Watch the series with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Watch the series free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Xumo Play (HD). Buy available seasons on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The History of Comedy or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the series with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Buy available seasons on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The History of Comedy for free in the United States?
- Watch the series free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Xumo Play (HD).
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