In the early 60s, Richard Pryor was a clean cut, mainstream comedian who appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Then he had a meltdown in Las Vegas. Retreating from showbiz, he moved to Berkeley, California and began hanging out with The Black Panthers, the counterculture movement, and African American intellectuals. The experience changed the face of Richard Pryor's comedy.
History of Mother-In-Law Jokes
Mother-in-law jokes were big back in the era of Mad Men and the ‘50s. The joke genre was once a mainstay for stand up comedians. The premise includes the stereotype that mothers-in-law are generally overbearing, obnoxious, and unattractive.
What’s the historical origins of mother-In-law jokes - and what change in society led to their demise?
History of the World's Oldest Jokes
The oldest recorded joke in the world - dates back to 2,300 BC. It’s attributed to the Sumerians. Back in those old-timey days - fart jokes were all the rage. Go figure.
In this episode, we dive into several of the world’s oldest jokes - to see what was making ancient people laugh.