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The History of Comedy fingerprintFunny, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Nostalgic
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
History, show business, and pop culture
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and satire.
History, show business, and pop culture
Its world is built around history, show business, and pop culture.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The History of Comedy is included with a subscription to HBO Max and Discovery + in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 14 episodes of about 45 minutes each.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
It ran from 2017 to 2018 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The History of Comedy in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
7.9
