History of White House Correspondents' Dinner Comedy

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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