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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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36:30

History of Kentucky Fried Movie

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/11/21

Kentucky Fried Movie is a flick that not only launched the career of the Zucker Brothers but also film director John Landis. The movie was made in 1977 right before their comedies, Animal House and Airplane, became international sensations. We dive into the origins of Kentucky Fried Movie, what it took to get made, and it’s place in comedy history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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26:56

History of Tunnel Vision: Comedy That Led to SNL

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/11/16

Tunnel Vision is a 1976 movie that tried to predict what television would be like in 1985. It also laid the groundwork for the humor of early Saturday Night Live. Basically, it’s a sketch comedy movie that features cameos from such future comedy stars before they were famous: John Candy, Chevy Chase, Joe Flaherty, Laraine Newman, and Al Franken. Much like SCTV, the movie follows a typical day's programming on the network - while the president of Tunnel Vision has to defend his network in front

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32:01

History of The Groove Tube: Comedy That Led to SNL

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/11/09

The Groove Tube is a 1974 comedy film that gave both Chevy Chase and Richard Belzer their first screen roles. It’s also a film that laid the groundwork for the humor of early Saturday Night Live. The low-budget movie, which satirizes TV and counterculture of the early 70s, began as an innovative theater show in NYC’s Lower East Side - with the Channel One Theater Company. Directed by Ken Shapiro, The Groove Tube was the brainchild of the humor of the first generation of comedians coming to age

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39:16

History of the Biggest Flop in TV Comedy History

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/10/29

Turn-On is considered the biggest flop in TV comedy history. The sketch comedy show was created in 1969 by George Schlatter - who was trying to capitalize on his other show, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Only one episode ever aired. In fact, some stations pulled the show after the very first commercial break. A young Albert Brooks was one of the staff writers and the first episode of Turn-On was hosted by Tim Conway. Perhaps the show was too ahead of its time, or perhaps it was truly awful? We’ll just

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22:54

CH101 Select: History of Dead Baby Jokes

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/10/22

From the CH!01 archives: We explore the history of dead baby jokes - a popular joke genre that began the 60’s and ran through the 80s. Like gallows humor tried to make light the worst of human atrocities. But social climate brought about this type of dark comedy. Did you know the advent of the pill, the women's liberation movement, and the Vietnam War - were all factors in the rise of Dead Baby Jokes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad

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38:09

HIstory of Trump Attempting Humor in the White House

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/10/16

From mocking a disabled reporter to make fun of a sexual assault victim - Donald J. Trump has proven there is a vastly different sense of presidential humor now coming from the White House. I recently interviewed David Litt - head joke writer for President Obama - for an upcoming story in the NY Observer, to get his take on Trump as a purveyor of jokes and humor. We discuss his insights and the history of humor coming from Trump - The President. Trump loves laughing at the misfortunes of

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30:37

History of Richard Pryor's Children’s TV Show:...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/10/06

In 1984, Richard Pryor had a children’s TV show called: Pryor’s Place. This was two years after his classic concert film, Live on the Sunset Strip, - and four years after lighting himself on fire while freebasing cocaine. The Pryor’s Place only lasted one season and was produced by Sid & Marty Krofft. The show takes place in an inner-city neighborhood. There’s puppets, celebrity guest stars, and Pryor giving moral lessons to kids. The best part is the theme song to Pryor’s Place performed by Ray

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31:38

History of Bill Cosby's Creepy Comedy Bits

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/09/28

This week comedian/sexual predator Bill Cosby went to prison. Even before Hannibal Buress helped call him out in 2014—Cosby peppered his work with a multitude of references to sexual misconduct. Take his Spanish Fly routine from the 1969 comedy album, “It’s True! It’s True!.” Or his reference to his secret BBQ sauce recipe - that renders women helpless, from an episode of The Cosby Show Not to mention his monologue where he cites knocking women out - in his 1971 PBS performance, Bill Cosby on

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61:05

History of Richard Pryor and Comedians Who Attempt...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/09/21

Part Two of our history of comedians who f-up and attempt comebacks. We dive into the greatest comeback of all time - with Richard Pryor who lit himself on fire while freebasing and then came back and filmed the stand up masterpiece, Live on the Sunset Strip. Along with this, we cover the worst comedy comeback of all time with Michael Richards - after he had a meltdown on stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more

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52:11

History of Louie CK and Comedians Who Attempted...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/09/14

We dive into the history of comedians who f-ed up - and then attempted comebacks. We cover the fall, and attempted rise, of Louie CK, Roseanne Barr, Kathy Griffin, Samantha Bee, Kramer from Seinfeld, and Richard Pryor. How did these comedians succeed with their comebacks? What was their apology? Can we separate the person from the art? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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25:18

(PT 2) History of Meatballs 4: Worst Movie Sequel Ever

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/09/07

We continue with Part 2 of the History of Meatballs 4. Crazy fact: the movie costarred Jack Nance - who not only played Eraserhead, but was also in almost every single David Lynch movie after the cult classic. In a very low point in his career - Nance played the director of a failing waterski camp and shared wisecracks with Corey Feldman. And there's even more creepier trivia about Nance's time filming Meatballs 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more

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32:23

History of Meatballs 4: Worst Movie Sequel Ever

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/08/31

Meatballs 4 is one of the worst movie sequels of all time. It stars Corey Feldman in the Bill Murray role. It's a classic hackneyed story of the slobs vs. snobs. But the twist here; they have to save a failing water ski camp. But did you know that Meatballs 4 wasn't the original title of the film? Find out some deep cuts into on the worst movie sequels ever to be filmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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25:41

(PT2) CH101 Select: History of Louie Theroux

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/08/24

We dive into Part 2 of the history of one of our favorite documentary filmmakers: Louie Theroux. We discuss his long range of BBC specials - and his most recent project: My Scientology Movie. Also, find out about both Louie and Harmon's connection with the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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24:37

(PT 1) CH101 Select: History of Louie Theroux

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/08/17

Our CH101 Select this week: We dive into the work of one of our favorite documentary filmmakers: Louie Theroux. Find out about Louie's early days alongside Michael Moore on TV Nation. Get acquainted with Louie's first TV series: Louie Theroux's Weird Weekend; where he immersed himself into such subcultures as swingers, pro-wrestling, and porn stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:45

(PT 2) History of Sasha Baron Cohen and Who Is America?

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/08/10

Part 2 on the history of Sasha Baron Cohen and his new show: Who Is America? We dive into the early career of Cohen with such notable characters as Borat, Ali G - and lesser known work as DJ Greg and hosting the show Pump TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:32

History of Sasha Baron Cohen and Who Is America?

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/08/02

Sasha Baron Cohen has a new show: Who Is America? Is it funny? Is it not funny!? We explore the history behind the making of Who Is America? - and compare it to Cohen's other classic shows/characters: Borat and Ali G. Come do a deep dive with us as we find out the "who" behind Who Is America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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26:37

(Pt 2) CH101 Select: History of Rutland Weekend...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/07/27

We continue on with Part 2 of the history of Rutland Weekend television - and dive into the origins of The Beatles parody band: The Rutles. A segment on Rutland Weekend Television later spun off into the full-length mockumentary, The Rutles; which was a direct influence on Spinal Tap and the other films of Christopher Guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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22:19

(Pt 1) CH101 Select: History of Rutland Weekend...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/07/20

It's summer, so we are bringing you a CH101 Select What did Eric Idle right after Monty Python? Rutland Weekend Television. Harmon and Scott dive into the history behind the 1975 cult TV show that was responsible for launching the legendary Beatles parody: The Rutles. Idle teamed with musician Neal Innes - from the Bonzo Dog (Doo-Dah) Band - who was considered the seventh member of Monty Python and crooned songs in Monty Python in the Holy Grail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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22:53

(Pt 3) History of William Topaz McGonagall: The Worst...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/07/13

Our last part on the history of William Topaz McGonagall (1825 –1902) - the worst poet in Scottish history. We dive into who are the modern day McGonagalls - artists who are so bad, that they unwittingly cross into genius. We cover such artistic horrors as The Room, The Shaggs, the poetry of Susan Somers, and Nicholas Cage in the movie: The Wicker Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:37

(Pt 2) History of William Topaz McGonagall: The...

Comedy History 101 ·

2018/07/06

We continue on with the history of William Topaz McGonagall (1825 –1902) - the worst poet in Scottish history, whose performances usually ended with being pelted with rotten eggs, peas, and herring. Not only did McG once walk 60 miles through a thunderstorm - to read his poetry for the Queen (though not invited), but he also went on to influence the likes of Monty Python, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, The Muppets, and Harry Potter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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