History of the Joke

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History of the Joke

6.7 | 2h0m | en | Comedy

Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.

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Released: February. 28,2008 | Released Producted By: , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

Synopsis

Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.

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Cast

Lewis Black , Dave Attell , George Carlin

Director

Dave Greene

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Trailers & Images

Cast

Lewis Black

as Host

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life The Last Laugh Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind Imitation Girl Rock Dog Gilbert Crisis in Six Scenes

Dave Attell

as Self

Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill I Feel Pretty Gilbert Trainwreck Dave Attell: Road Work Give It Up for Greg Giraldo Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo I Am Comic Harold

George Carlin

as Self

George Carlin's American Dream The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up Elvis Presley What If? The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall The Reality of Me 2012 Crossing Over A New Beginning Monster Truck Mater Heavy Metal Mater Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories

Reviews

gavin6942 Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told. Many other notable comedians are consulted, and we are treated to more of a random, wandering expedition than any "history".The show is good if you want to see some of your favorite comedians explaining how difficult it is to break into the business of stand-up. And you will hear some pretty good jokes. However, if you're more of a lover of history than comedy, you will be disappointed: there is virtually no tale to tell. Occasional anecdotes about court jesters and such are used, but there's no linear story here and nothing providing any real direction.Most disappointing is the lack of comedians of the past. Any "history of the joke" should have Monty Python or Benny Hill or any other classic comedy show. But none of this is featured. Just people telling jokes. But if you like people telling jokes (and who doesn't) then you'll still enjoy this. Just don't buy it on DVD because the jokes here could easily be told for free.