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S01E01: F***ing Funny

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.

Genres:

Documentary, Comedy

Air Date:

Feb 09, 2017

Runtime:

45 minutes

Production:

CNN Documentary Unit

Casts:

Ali Wong, Larry David, Rain Pryor, Gilbert Gottfried, David Zucker, Kent Alterman, Rob Reiner, Anne Beatts, Betty White, Todd Boyd, Patton Oswalt, Judd Apatow, Cindy Chupack, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bob Mankoff, Lewis Black, Larry Charles, Jim Jefferies, Arsenio Hall, Jerry Zucker, Craig Ferguson, Sarah Silverman, Keegan-Michael Key, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Marc Maron, Laraine Newman, Al Franken, Harry Shearer, Robert B. Weide, W. Kamau Bell, Samantha Bee, Neal Brennan, Larry David, Kevin Smith, Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, Jimmy Kimmel, Elayne Boosler, Maria Bamford, Adam McKay, Conan O'Brien, Robert Klein, P. J. O'Rourke