History of the Joke
2008, English. Directed by Dave Greene.
Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.
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- 2h 0m
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- English
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- 28 February 2008
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- United States of America
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History of the Joke runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is History of the Joke on?
History of the Joke isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 February 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like History of the Joke?
If you liked History of the Joke, try Jerry Before Seinfeld, The Comedians of Comedy, Kevin Hart: Irresponsible.
Who directed History of the Joke?
History of the Joke (2008) was directed by Dave Greene and stars Lewis Black, Dave Attell, George Carlin.