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Comedy History 101

Comedian and journalist Harmon Leon dives deep into the wild, weird, and hilarious history of comedy. Each episode explores the backstories of legendary comedians, iconic sketches, cult classics, stand-up milestones, and forgotten gems from the comedy world. From SNL to viral videos, we unpack the moments that shaped what makes us laugh. Whether you"re a hardcore comedy nerd or just comedy-curious, this is your crash course in the funny business. Subscribe now and discover how comedy got to where it

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42:13

CH101 Select: HIstory of Moms Mabley

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/11/04

From the archives: The history of Moms Mabley, who was the first successful female standup comedian and had a career that spanned over 50 years. Moms bridged the gap between vaudeville and modern stand up comedy. She was also the first woman comic to play the Apollo theater and Carnegie Hall in 1962. Moms influenced the style of comedy legends Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Whoopie Goldberg, and Eddie Murphy -who modeled the grandma character in Nutty Professor after her. Learn more about your ad

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42:29

History of Gallows Humor

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/10/23

Gallows humor is witticism in the face of – and in response to – a hopeless, tragic, or deathly situation. Gallows humor is typically made by or about the victim of such a situation. In this episode of CH!01 - we actually chart gallows humor - made by people in history right before they’re about to be executed. Yes, gallows humor on the gallows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:23

(Pt 2) History of Dolemite

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/10/14

We continue our history of: Dolemite. Eddie Murphy has a new Netflix bio-pic on comedian Rudy Ray Moore - and the making of the movie Dolemite. The movie was made for $100,000 in 1974- and in this episode we cover everything that went wrong during production; including a drunk director, hiring a real-life junky, and basically filming without permits. Be sure to subscribe and like CH101 on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:39

(Pt1) History of Dolemite

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/10/07

“Dolemite is my name and f*cking up motherf*ckers is my game!” says Dolemite - the comedy creation of Rudy Ray Moore. There’s a new Netflix bio-pic coming out on Rudy Ray Moore called: Dolemite is My Name. It stars Eddie Murphy - and chronicles how Moore went DYI and produced the movie: Dolemite. In this episode we dive into the early days of Rudy Ray Moore, producing XXX Party Records - to the Dolemite origin story. Be sure to subscribe and like CH101 on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices

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32:19

History of Here Comes the Judge: Comedy's First Meme

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/09/27

Here Comes the Judge is a 1968 song by legendary comedian Pigmeat Markham. It become one of comedy’s first memes when Sammy David Jr. made it a catchphrase on the TV show: Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In. The song, and Laugh In comedy sketch, became so huge - that 4 other versions of Here Come the Judge were released in the same year - all them making the charts. (The most famous by Shorty Long.) Here Comes the Judge - also inspired the Baskin-Robbins flavor: Here Comes the Fudge. Find out more about

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46:48

History of SNL Firing Cast Members

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/09/19

This week, Saturday Night Live fired new cast member, Shane Gillis. Turns out he made racist comments on podcasts. Ugh! But there’s been numerous famous comedians who have been fired by SNL over the years. Adam Sandler. Fired! Chris Rock. Fired! Sarah Silverman. Fired! Not to mention, Norm Macdonald, Damon Wayons, Rob Riggle, Chris Farley, and of course, Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr….ALL FIRED! In this episode of CH101 - we cover all the performers who have been fired by SNL over the years. More at

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44:30

History of Monty Python's German Episodes

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/09/12

In 1971, the legendary comedy troupe, Monty Python, went to Germany to film two episodes of: Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus. The Pythons were reluctant to do the episodes - largely because they had to do the shows..in German. The only problem was - none of the members of Monty Python could speak German. The Pythons had to phonetically learn the scripts - to appear like they knew German - to very mixed results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:30

History of Traveling Salesman/Farmer's Daughter Jokes

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/09/03

Traveling salesman and farmer’s daughter jokes - are the product of a bygone era. When these two joke genres collide, it involves a farmer, his daughter, and a salesman who is stranded in the country. Without fail, the salesman is warned to stay away from the daughter. Comedy ensues. Believe it or not - this joke has its origins in 13th century Iceland.. We give you the full traveling salesman/farmer’s daughter scoop in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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42:38

CH101 Select: History of CADDYSHACK 2 - THE WORST...

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/08/26

In this CH101 Select - we dissect Caddyshack 2 - which is the worst comedy movie sequel OF ALL TIME! Sure, it's still a classic battle of the snobs vs. the slobs, but Caddyshack 2 has none of the charm of the original Caddyshack. And none of the original cast (except for a cameo by Chevy Chase). But what it lacks in all those other areas, the movie makes up with Dan Aykroyd in the most embarrassing supporting role in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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48:49

CH101 Select: History of Devo

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/08/12

We explore the comedy history behind the band DEVO - one of the funniest music groups of all time. DEVO first described their music as bombs dropping mixed with Alka Seltzer jingles and the overall mood of the band as a combination of Fritz Lang's Metropolis and Ronald McDonald. Find out about such carnations as Boogi Boy (Mothersbaugh's alter-ego), the red energy dome hats, and where they came up with the idea for the yellow jumpsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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42:30

History of Frankie Fay: America's First Stand Up...

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/08/05

Frankie Fay was a vaudeville comedian - who in 1919 is said to have created modern day stand up comedy. Fay was the first comedian to come out on stage in regular clothes and just talk to the audience. He is also credited for creating the role of MC in comedy shows. Legendary comedians Bob Hope, Jack Benny, and George Burns all admired Fay’s stage persona. So why haven’t you heard of Frankie Fay - and why is he lost to history? Because he was also a horrible racist. In fact, in 1946 - a group

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39:42

History of Mad Magazine (PT 2)

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/07/29

We dive into Part Two of your history of the magazine. - covering some of the controversies over the years. Longtime editor, Joe Raiola tells us what happened when they had an article where the prophet Muhammad appeared in a pancake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:57

History of Mad Magazine

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/07/22

Sadly, Mad magazine is ending its 67-year print run in August. Gone. Vanished. No more. But Mad will live on through how it influenced every comedic force that has ever thumbed its nose at authority, from The Simpsons and the Onion to Howard Stern, and Stephen Colbert. I recently got a chance to interview longtime editor/writer for Mad, Joe Raiola - for a story I did in the Observer. Joe provided some great insights on his 33 years working for Mad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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CH101 Select: History of the Andrew "Dice" Clay...

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/07/15

In the 80's, Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians in America. He came into prominence with a brash, offensive persona known as "The Diceman." His material was heavily homophobic and misogynistic. He was banned from MTV and there were protests of his appearance on SNL. Then his entire career came crashing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CH101 Select: History of Beavis and Butt-head's Frog...

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/07/08

From the CH101 archives: We discuss the making of the Mike Judge animated short, Frog Baseball, which launched the MTV series: Beavis and Butt-head. We also dive into some of Judge's early animation work, such as Inbred Jed and Office Space. But how did Beavis and Butt-head get it's start. What's the origin story? Listen on to learn more…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:02

History of Comedians Getting the Hook

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/07/01

A classic comedy trope is the comedian getting the hook - and being pulled off stage. But how did this come about in your comedic lexicon? It’s usually depicted as a shepherd’s crook. that pulls off a horrible act. We dive into the history of comedians getting the hook - from the early days at the Bowery Theater to the legendary Howard "Sandman" Sims at The Apollo in Harlem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:14

(Pt 2) History of Lenny Bruce, Censorship, and Free...

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/06/24

We continue with the literal trials of Lenny Bruce - and the nature of free speech in comedy clubs. Does free speech mean that we occasionally have to listen to what we don’t want to hear? We dive into the gamut of free speech from the controversy of Milo Yiannopoulos appearing at a NYC comedy club - to comedian Ahmed Ahmed having a comedy club patron call 911 on him for making ‘Middle Eastern’ jokes. Are there limits to Lenny Bruce’s plight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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History of Lenny Bruce, Censorship, and Free Speech

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/06/17

Lenny Bruce was a comedian who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. And because of that, he became a martyr for free speech. Between 1961 to 1964, he was arrested on obscenity charges 8 times - for performing stand up comedy. You might have seen a fictional portrayal of Bruce on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In this CH101 episode we dive into the history of Lenny Bruce, censorship, and free speech in stand up comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about

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39:16

History of Beatles Producer George Martin's Ties To...

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/06/03

The late George Martin will always be best remembered for his legendary work as the producer of The Beatles. Did you know that the man who made the Fab Four sound amazing got his start as a producer of comedy albums? Yes, the man behind creating the soundscape for A Day in the Life - also produced comedy albums for Peter Sellers, The Goon Show, and Beyond the Fringe (featuring Dudley Moore). Producing comedy is where Martin learned his chops to produce such Beatles classics as Strawberry Fields

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46:12

History of Right-Wing Comedians Punching Down

Comedy History 101 ·

2019/05/28

Roseanne was supposed to be the big comedy breakout star of Trump’s America… and look how that turned out. So, why are there so few right-wing Republican comedians who can extend the comedic olive branch across both sides of the political aisle? And how come every time there’s a Republican version of The Daily Show - it fails? We dive into the fine art of right-wing comedy and its proclivity to punch down rather than punch up…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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