Comedy History 101
Harmon Leon
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The Best of 2023!
Comedy History 101
12/26/23 • 71 min
We wrap up the year with a sampling of the best of 2023 Comedy History 101 interviews.
Featuring episode excerpts on Kids in the Hall, Mr. Bill, Comedy Culture Wars, Shemp Howard, Found Footage Festival, the Dublin Comedy Scenes, Michael Richards Infamous Meldown, Last Comic Standing, The Harvard Lampoon, Revenge of the Nerds, and more..
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History of Slipping on a Banana Peel
Comedy History 101
05/06/19 • 46 min
Since the beginning of the 20th century, slipping on a banana peel has been a fixture in physical comedy. A comedy trope, if you will. We’ve seen such legendary silent comedians as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Laurel and Hardy - all do a variation of the slipping on a banana peel gag. But how did the “slipping on a banana peel” gag come into our lexicon? And why don’t we see people slipping on banana peels in 2019? Find out all this and more as we do a CH101 deep dive into the history of slipping on banana peels!
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History of Louie Theroux
Comedy History 101
04/05/17 • 48 min
We dive into the work 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.Find out about Louie's early days as an intern at the San Jose Metro - and his work 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.Also, find out about both Louie and Harmon's connection with the infamous Westboro Baptist Church.
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History of Sasha Baron Cohen and Who Is America?
Comedy History 101
08/02/18 • 32 min
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?
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History of the Comedy Store Condo
Comedy History 101
05/11/18 • 59 min
The Comedy Store in Los Angeles is home to a zillion famous (and not so famous) comedians. But at one time, directly behind The Store, the condo at 8420 Cresthill Road - was literally home to numerous comedians who went on to change the face of comedy. Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Robin Williams, Yakov Smirnoff, Richard Pryor, and Marc Maron - either lived or hung out at this comedy habode. This comedy frat house was both a humor incubator and a dark den of drugs and destruction. Harmon and Scott dive deep into the history of the Comedy Store condo.
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History of White House Correspondents' Dinner Comedy
Comedy History 101
05/05/18 • 69 min
Comedian Michelle Wolf caused controversy at the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner. The annual Washington event, that celebrates the media and free speech, has a long history of comedy. From the early days with Bob Hope to notable comedians as Richard Pryor, Stephan Colbert, and Jon Stewart - comedy has been an integral part of the gala. Harmon and Scott take a deep dive into the history of comedy and controversies - at what Washington insiders call "nerd prom."
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History of the Purple Onion Comedy Club in San Francisco
Comedy History 101
03/04/19 • 46 min
The Purple Onion was a legendary comedy club in San Francisco. It was a small, basement club that had its heyday in the 1950s and 60s -and helped launch the careers of Phyllis Diller, The Smothers Brothers, Lenny Bruce, Woody Allen, and Richard Pryor. Opened in 1952, the Purple Onion ran for roughly 60 years before closing its doors in 2012.
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History of Yo Mama Jokes
Comedy History 101
01/24/20 • 36 min
Yo Mama jokes are a comedic staple. But did you know Yo Mama jokes date all the way back to ancient Babylon? Making fun of one’s mother was also mentioned in the Bible - and Shakespeare even utilized this comedy device.
We also dive into the history of The Dozens - an interactive insult game - where participants try to one up each other - and saw the rise of Yo Mama jokes.
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CH101 Select: History of XXX Party Records
Comedy History 101
09/18/20 • 49 min
Party Records were albums that people would play at night after the kids went to bed. Known for its XXX humor - Party Records helped launch the careers of Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, LaWanda Page, Skillet & Leroy, and numerous other classic comedians. You couldn't find these albums on the shelves at record stores; they were sold under the counter in paper bags.
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History of Comedians Getting the Hook
Comedy History 101
07/01/19 • 31 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Comedy History 101 have?
Comedy History 101 currently has 188 episodes available.
What topics does Comedy History 101 cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Comedy History 101?
The episode title 'The Best of 2023!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Comedy History 101?
The average episode length on Comedy History 101 is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Comedy History 101 released?
Episodes of Comedy History 101 are typically released every 7 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of Comedy History 101?
The first episode of Comedy History 101 was released on Apr 5, 2017.
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