Make 'em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
Wiseguys and Smart-Alecks: Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (#105)
A look at classic and contemporary smart-alecks, including Groucho Marx, Jack Benny and Chris Rock.
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MAKE 'EM LAUGH: Teh Internets | Dangers of the Web ...
For MAKE 'EM LAUGH, young Web comedians created this "PSA" on the unknown dangers of the Internet. Guys, be careful when ... 01:54
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MAKE 'EM LAUGH | Jim Lehrer | PBS
A six-hour comedy epic showcasing the most hilarious men, women and moments in American entertainment and why they made ... 00:32
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Program Description: MAKE 'EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA, a six-part documentary, exploring more than a century of American comedy through social and political change. Hosted by Billy Crystal, with narration by Amy Sedaris, each episode highlights a different comic genre. MAKE 'EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA combines performance, biography and history, and includes more than 90 interviews with comedy writers, producers and performers including: Judd Apatow, Roseanne Barr, Anne Beatts, the Smothers Brothers, Carol Burnett, Sid Caesar, George Carlin, Larry David, Will Ferrell, Cheech Marin, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, Mort Sahl and Dick Van Dyke.
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