Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

Overview

Larry Charles, the renowned comedy writer and director, embarks on a global journey to uncover humor in the most unconventional and perilous settings. Through his exploration, he delves into the cultural nuances of comedy, finding laughter in surprising locales and situations that challenge the norm. Each episode showcases his adventurous spirit as he interacts with local comedians and audiences, revealing the transformative power of humor even in the direst circumstances. Charles’ quest highlights the diverse ways comedy can emerge from the shadows, providing both insight and entertainment.

Episodes

• 1

  Part 1: War - The Survivors

  Title: Episode 1: Conflict - The Resilient Plot: Larry travels to Iraq, where the harsh realities of war fuel sharp satire, although stand-up comedy ...

  Feb 15, 2019
• 2

  Part 2: War - The Soldiers

  Larry conducts interviews with veterans who have transformed their traumatic experiences from combat into humor. Among those he speaks with is a forme...

  Feb 15, 2019
• 3

  Part 3: Race

  In the United States, Larry delves into the way racial divides serve as material for humor among minorities and immigrants, as well as for underground...

  Feb 15, 2019
• 4

  Part 4: Gender

  Title: Part 4: Gender Plot: Larry delves into the challenges faced by comedians in Saudi Arabia and media personalities in Nigeria as they navigate t...

  Feb 15, 2019