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History of the Joke with Lewis Black

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

If you didn't see this show on the History channel it is worth it to pick it up on DVD. You have some of the best comedians around (and one amateur one) just telling jokes and discussing the ins and outs of comedy. The highlight of the DVD now seems to be the interview between Lewis Black and George Carlin. Listening to Carlin discuss comedy is like listening to Beethoven talk about music.

My only complaint that makes this 4-stars instead of 5 is the fact that the DVD is censored. I understand beeping out foul language when it's on TV, but if I'm paying $25 for the DVD, I'd kinda like to hear the "F" word.

Even with the censored language it is still a DVD worth getting, and you will laugh, over and over again even with multiple viewings. The topics range from PG-rated to X-rated, so please be aware that it is not family friendly. But hell, just put the kids to bed, the DVD is funny as hell.

Great approach to the subject. As always, Lewis Black delivers his approach to this subject in his very amusing style. This is a great addition to my Lewis Black collection.

Full of intelligent discussion about the fundamentals of comedy from those who know it best. A multitude of great comedians weigh in, including the late George Carlin. Someone said something to this effect in an earlier review, but I absolutely agree: listening to Carlin discuss comedy is like getting a music theory class from Beethoven. Anyway, throughout, Lewis Black serves as a great interviewer, and it's always heartwarming to watch Black (a comedy heavyweight himself) laugh his ass off while interviewing his own comedy icons. Definitely worth the buy.

I purchased this DVD recently. I watched it and I really liked it. Like another person on here says, I agree they shouldn't have "bleeped" out the cuss words. But overall it was very funny and interesting. Lewis Black fans be aware he just hosts this thing. It's still a good DVD to watch so I don't regret buying it.

Not up to Lewis Black's normally excellent standards. Too repetitious in parts, though it is difficult to pan Lewis' sharp and always entertaining wit.

Lewis Black is a laugh out loud good time! All of his stand up is great! I am really excited about this new trailer for Lewis Black's stand up, [...] Enjoy!

unless you want to be bored or are a history major, stay away from this. not funny.