This 6-hour documentary features interviews with more than 90 comedians, writers, producers, and historians. Each episode focuses on a particular genre of American comedy.
Hosted by Billy Crystal, the program explores the role of American comedy during a century of social and political change, illustrating how comedians tackled and poked fun at the political system, race relations, gender issues, prevailing American standards and taboos in everyday life.
The series premiered nationally on January 14. Scheduled installments are 21, 28 at 8PM (EST), repeating at 10PM (EST) on PBS -- check your local listings.
To view an online episode, read about comedy's evolution, and enjoy spotlighted video interviews, click this link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/makeemlaugh/
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