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The History of Comedy•Season 1•Episode 8

Politics Aside

8.0/10 · 64 votesAug 13, 201745 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

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Ali Wong

Self

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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Danny Durr

Gaffer

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Episode Summary

"Politics Aside" is episode 8 of The History of Comedy season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 64 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on August 13, 2017.

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