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Comedy History 101

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Harmon Leon

Comedian and journalist Harmon Leon dives deep into the wild, weird, and hilarious history of comedy. Each episode explores the backstories of legendary comedians, iconic sketches, cult classics, stand-up milestones, and forgotten gems from the comedy world. From SNL to viral videos, we unpack the moments that shaped what makes us laugh. Whether you're a hardcore comedy nerd or just comedy-curious, this is your crash course in the funny business. Subscribe now and discover how comedy got to where it is today—one punchline at a time. More: harmonleon.com comedyhistory101.com

#209

Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion

Reprise Episode: Broad City and Inside Amy Schumer producer Ryan Cunningham and Gold Comed... more

12 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:39

12 Dec 2025

#208

Larry Charles: Borat, Seinfeld & Comedy Samurai

CH101 Reprise: Larry Charles won an Emmy writing for Seinfeld, directed Borat, Brüno, and ... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:34

21 Nov 2025

#207

SantaCon w/ Director Seth Porges

Before SantaCon became the most hated event in NYC history, it began as a San Francisco su... more

06 Nov 2025

39 MINS

39:58

06 Nov 2025

#206

Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall

CH101 Reprise: Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian... more

24 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:53

24 Oct 2025

#205

United States of Comedy w/ Director Habib Yazdi

We go inside the PBS documentary series United States of Comedy with director Habib Azar. ... more

13 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:28

13 Oct 2025

#204

Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ Adam Spiegelman

As you heard, they yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air - because the Trump administration... more

19 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:24

19 Sep 2025

#203

Comedy Cellar w/ Dave Juskow

The legendary Comedy Cellar - is the Yankee Stadium of NYC comedy clubs. Founded in 1982, ... more

16 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:40

16 Sep 2025

#202

John Candy, SCTV & Second City w/ Author Paul Myers

Before Hollywood, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Splash, John Candy was the... more

08 Sep 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:48

08 Sep 2025

#201

Grease Airplane Rocky Horror Picture Show w/Casting Director Joel Thurm

Joel Thurm was the casting director for such iconic movies as Airplane, Grease, Rocky Horr... more

02 Sep 2025

43 MINS

43:42

02 Sep 2025

#200

Conan O'Brien, Team Coco & Clueless Gamer with Will Becton

We go inside Team Coco, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and Clueless Gamer with Will Becton.... more

19 Aug 2025

1 HR 45 MINS

1:45:18

19 Aug 2025

#199

Andy Kaufman with Director Alex Braverman

CH101 Reprise: We dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedian Andy Kaufman... more

08 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:44

08 Aug 2025

#198

Johnny Carson: The King of Late Night

Before there was Fallon, Kimmel, or Colbert — there was Johnny Carson, the undisputed King... more

25 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:42

25 Jul 2025

#197

Larry Charles: Borat, Seinfeld & Comedy Samurai

Larry Charles won an Emmy writing for Seinfeld, directed Borat, Brüno, and Curb Your Enthu... more

11 Jul 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:36

11 Jul 2025

#196

Arrested Development w/ Writer/Producer Jim Vallely

CH101 Select: Jim Vallely was a writer/producer on the iconic comedy show: Arrested Develo... more

02 Jul 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:31

02 Jul 2025

#195

The State: MTV's Cult Comedy Sketch Show

The State was the MTV sketch show that launched the careers of Michael Ian Black, Michael ... more

12 Jun 2025

36 MINS

36:35

12 Jun 2025

#194

CH101 Select: The Mr. Bill Show - SNL Origins with Creator Walter Williams

Mr. Bill is one of the most iconic characters in the history of Saturday Night Live. This ... more

09 Jun 2025

45 MINS

45:07

09 Jun 2025

#193

The Def Jam Comedy of Canada: The Nubian Show

The Nubian Show — created by comedian Kenny Robinson — changed Canadian comedy forever. Th... more

06 Jun 2025

36 MINS

36:57

06 Jun 2025

#192

Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion

Broad City and Inside Amy Schumer producer Ryan Cunningham and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Ha... more

27 May 2025

40 MINS

40:24

27 May 2025

#191

CH101 Select: Just for Laughs w/ Darren Frost

CH101 Select: Just for Laughs is the largest comedy festival in the world. Based in Montre... more

19 May 2025

39 MINS

39:54

19 May 2025

#190

Rodney Dangerfield w/ Author Michael Seth Starr

We dive deep into the life and career of the comedian who gets “no respect,” Rodney Danger... more

24 Apr 2025

36 MINS

36:29

24 Apr 2025

#189

Andy Kaufman & Thank You Very Much with Director Alex Braverman

We dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedian Andy Kaufman with director ... more

11 Apr 2025

34 MINS

34:22

11 Apr 2025

#188

Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall

Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy ... more

31 Mar 2025

47 MINS

47:55

31 Mar 2025

#187

Comedy History 101: Best of 2024

Comedy History 101 wraps up the year with our best interviews from 2024. Featuring episode... more

23 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:32

23 Dec 2024

#186

CH101 Select: Chris Farley w/ Director Brent Hodge

CH101 Select: Chris Farley was one of the most dynamic and beloved comedians to ever grace... more

11 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:33

11 Dec 2024

#185

Gallagher w/ Director Josh Forbes

We talk to Josh Forbes, director of the new documentary on Gallagher, the comedian known f... more

25 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:42

25 Nov 2024

#184

CH101 Select: Kliph Nesteroff: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars

CH101 Select: Kliph Nesteroff is one of the leading comedy historians and the author of th... more

15 Nov 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:59

15 Nov 2024

#183

The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter

A teenage hustler makes his living selling counterfeit tickets at Grateful Dead shows, haw... more

31 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:34

31 Oct 2024

#182

Trailer: The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter

Trailer For Our Upcoming Audio Documentary: The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter A teenage hus... more

29 Oct 2024

03 MINS

03:01

29 Oct 2024

#181

The Mary Tyler Moore Show's Trailblazing Sitcom Writer Susan Silver

Susan Silver is a trailblazer in the world of sitcom writing. She began her career on The ... more

23 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:51

23 Oct 2024

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#209

Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion

#208

Larry Charles: Borat, Seinfeld & Comedy Samurai

#207

SantaCon w/ Director Seth Porges

#206

Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall

#205

United States of Comedy w/ Director Habib Yazdi

#204

Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ Adam Spiegelman

#203

Comedy Cellar w/ Dave Juskow

#202

John Candy, SCTV & Second City w/ Author Paul Myers

#201

Grease Airplane Rocky Horror Picture Show w/Casting Director Joel Thurm

#200

Conan O'Brien, Team Coco & Clueless Gamer with Will Becton

#199

Andy Kaufman with Director Alex Braverman

#198

Johnny Carson: The King of Late Night

#197

Larry Charles: Borat, Seinfeld & Comedy Samurai

#196

Arrested Development w/ Writer/Producer Jim Vallely

#195

The State: MTV's Cult Comedy Sketch Show

#194

CH101 Select: The Mr. Bill Show - SNL Origins with Creator Walter Williams

#193

The Def Jam Comedy of Canada: The Nubian Show

#192

Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion

#191

CH101 Select: Just for Laughs w/ Darren Frost

#190

Rodney Dangerfield w/ Author Michael Seth Starr

#189

Andy Kaufman & Thank You Very Much with Director Alex Braverman

#188

Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall

#187

Comedy History 101: Best of 2024

#186

CH101 Select: Chris Farley w/ Director Brent Hodge

#185

Gallagher w/ Director Josh Forbes

#184

CH101 Select: Kliph Nesteroff: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars

#183

The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter

#182

Trailer: The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter

#181

The Mary Tyler Moore Show's Trailblazing Sitcom Writer Susan Silver