History of the Joke

[IamPixie]

Did anyone see this special last night? It was hosted by Lewis Black on the History channel and it was pretty interesting and funny. I was literally crying at some points. I'm not sure when they're replaying but if you catch it you should definitely check it out. Keep an eye out for Bob Kelly.

[earthbrown]

Did anyone see this special last night? It was hosted by Lewis Black on the History channel and it was pretty interesting and funny. I was literally crying at some points. I'm not sure when they're replaying but if you catch it you should definitely check it out. Keep an eye out for Bob Kelly.

i THOUGHT IT WAS GOOD, I think it could have been better but they did not really over censor it.

I think that premise of the "Worlds Funniest Joke" was absurd as they first took all the dirty ones out....

Well done, Lewis was great, and obviously did much of the stuff off the cuff...I would like to see the uncensored version...

I also got a laugh when Penn started the "aristocrats" joke.

[zentraed]

I dvdr'd it, but I haven't watched it yet. I just caught a few religious jokes and them talking about bombing and killing.

[chubbyknuckles]

Did anyone see this special last night? It was hosted by Lewis Black on the History channel and it was pretty interesting and funny. I was literally crying at some points. I'm not sure when they're replaying but if you catch it you should definitely check it out. Keep an eye out for Bob Kelly.

Yup, thing was pretty awesome, and Black was great too. Very cool idea for a show.

[PhishHead]

same as zentra, I dvr'd it and will hopefully get to watch it tonight or tomorrow.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I will have to catch this

[TheMojoPin]

It was very good. The History Channel is usually 90% garbage these days, what with all the UFO and "monster" shows, but this stood up. Showed their really good series on the states and the presidents all day, too.

[A.J.]

Showed their really good series on the states and the presidents all day, too.

I thought the spot on William Henry Harrison was too brief.

[KnoxHarrington]

It was very good. The History Channel is usually 90% garbage these days, what with all the UFO and "monster" shows, but this stood up. Showed their really good series on the states and the presidents all day, too.

Yeah, that channel has gone to shit. In this day and age of superstitious bullshit being forced into schools (hello, "intelligent design"), I can't stand this network giving that shit a "serious" presentation.

[TheMojoPin]

I thought the spot on William Henry Harrison was too brief.

It passed in 30 seconds.

[Badinia]

I liked it a lot! My close personal Myspace friend, the lazy-eyed Doug Benson let me know it was on about fifteen minutes in.

Yes, it hurt my feelings that the unfunny Kathy Griffin was representing for funny women.

But I thought Lewis Black did a great job, and there were some great comics giving great input - and I took unholy pleasure out of watching the open mike guy eat sh*t. Wearing a hat and a hawaiian shirt is the unspoken code for "I'm a new open mike comic!"

[jauble]

anybody know when it replays?

[FezPaul]

I really liked it. I was suprised O&A and Jim didn't see it and take some shots at Bob Kelly who had quite a bit of airtime. Lewis Black didn't mention it today until the dude from Lost brought it up.

[IamPixie]

I liked it a lot! My close personal Myspace friend, the lazy-eyed Doug Benson let me know it was on about fifteen minutes in.

Yes, it hurt my feelings that the unfunny Kathy Griffin was representing for funny women.



Am I the only person in the world who likes kathy griffin? She's got moxie.

I DESPISE Chelsea Handler. She's the worst

[mikeyboy]

anybody know when it replays?

Been trying to find that out, and I haven't found any replays. Hopefully it shows up on demand.

[Badinia]

Am I the only person in the world who likes kathy griffin? She's got moxie.

I DESPISE Chelsea Handler. She's the worst

I guess someone has to like Kathy!

I am with you on Chelsea Handler.

I really do like a lot of lady comics.

[TheMojoPin]

Thank God Norton wasn't on it.

[grlNIN]

Am I the only person in the world who likes kathy griffin? She's got moxie.

I DESPISE Chelsea Handler. She's the worst

No i like her too! I watched her reality show and all her specials when they're on, even if i've seen them. I love her.


Can we mate now?

[IamPixie]

No i like her too! I watched her reality show and all her specials when they're on, even if i've seen them. I love her.


Can we mate now?

yes. I love you.

[mikeyboy]

Wow. I remember when you two hated each other.

[grlNIN]

It takes someone of like caliber to subdue me.

[IamPixie]

yea mikey!

[jetdog]

It was interesting, but I thought the comedy that was featured was piss poor. It seemed like they went out of their way to put the worst jokes or bits in the feature, so much so that a lot of the comics featured came off as hacks.

[Mike Teacher]

Yeah, that channel has gone to shit. In this day and age of superstitious bullshit being forced into schools (hello, "intelligent design"), I can't stand this network giving that shit a "serious" presentation.

Whats with all the Steve Reich? I listen to him all the time.

[cougarjake13]

watching it now ,, pretty funny so far

[FUNKMAN]

not a Lewis Black fan so after a few minutes had to change the channel

[cougarjake13]

http://www.history.com/schedule.do?action=daily&date=20080223&time=2100&timeZone=EST&x=11&y=12

[fezident]

You can buy it on iTunes as well.