• The Origins of Stand-Up Comedy: Minstrelsy, Vaudeville, The Mafia, and More - Half History 6

  • Dec 30 2022
  • Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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The Origins of Stand-Up Comedy: Minstrelsy, Vaudeville, The Mafia, and More - Half History 6

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  • In this episode Julio takes Paola on a journey through ancient Europe and into early America. We explore the origins of live comedy and how the deep roots of this ancient art are seeped in a tragic past. Join us on this weeks grave adventure into the past.

    Some resources to better understand the history of blackface and minstrelsy:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3K9uKIMob0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcYnswbybM

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