The History of Comedy S1E5 — Ripped from the Headlines

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The History of Comedy•Season 1•Episode 5

Ripped from the Headlines

7.8/10 · 61 votesJul 23, 201745 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.

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Cast18

Ali Wong

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Rain Pryor

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Gilbert Gottfried

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David Zucker

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Kent Alterman

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Rob Reiner

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Anne Beatts

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Betty White

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Todd Boyd

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Patton Oswalt

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Judd Apatow

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Cindy Chupack

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Episode Summary

"Ripped from the Headlines" is episode 5 of The History of Comedy season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 61 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on July 23, 2017.

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