History of the Joke

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

Full Cast of History of the Joke

Teller as Self

Teller

Self

Teller (born Raymond Joseph Teller on February 14, 1948) is an American magician, illusionist, comedian, writer, and...

George Carlin as Self

George Carlin

Self

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor...

Lewis Black as Host

Lewis Black

Host

Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and...

Aisha Tyler as Self

Aisha Tyler

Self

Aisha N. Tyler (born September 18, 1970) is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and author, known for her...

Brian Posehn as Self

Brian Posehn

Self

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Brian Edmund Posehn (born July 6, 1966) is an American actor, voice actor,...

Kathy Griffin as Self

Kathy Griffin

Self

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Kathleen Mary "Kathy" Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American...

Dave Attell as Self

Dave Attell

Self

David Attell (born January 18, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known as the host...

Penn Jillette as Self

Penn Jillette

Self

Penn Jillette is an American magician, juggler, comedian, musician, inventor, actor, and best-selling author known...

Robin Williams as Self

Robin Williams

Self

Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Rising to...

Patton Oswalt as Self

Patton Oswalt

Self

American stand-up comedian, writer and actor Patton Oswalt first began performing standup comedy in the late 1980s...