Movie: History of the Joke

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lewis Black
Lewis Black

Host

Dave Attell
Dave Attell

Self

George Carlin
George Carlin

Self

Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin

Self

Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt

Self

Brian Posehn
Brian Posehn

Self

Iliza Shlesinger
Iliza Shlesinger

Self

Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette

Self

Teller
Teller

Self

Aisha Tyler
Aisha Tyler

Self

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  • Overview

    Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.

  • Release Date

    2008-02-28

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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