Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America

Make ‘Em Laugh, hosted by Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris, is a documentary that explores the roots of American comedy through over a century of social, political, and economic changes. In order to cover the expansive history of American comedy, Make ‘Em Laugh is broken down into six easily digestible segments: Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: Nerds, Jerks, & Oddballs; Honey, I’m Home!: Breadwinners and Homemakers; Slip on a Banana Peel: The Knockabouts; When I’m Bad, I’m Better: The Groundbreakers; Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys; and Sock it to Me: Satire and Parody. Each segment focuses on a distinct genre of American comedy, highlighting the movers and shakers of the various comedic styles as well as national acceptance. Featuring interviews with over 90 comedians, writers, producers, and historians, Make ‘Em Laugh is the definitive documentary on American comedy. You’ll want to hear this joke. MORE