Comedy History 101

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History of White House Correspondents' Dinner Comedy

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History of White House Correspondents Dinner Comedy Comedy History 101

Comedian Michelle Wolf caused controversy at the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner. The annual Washington event, that celebrates the media and  free speech, has a long history of comedy. From the early days with Bob Hope to notable comedians as Richard Pryor, Stephan Colbert, and Jon Stewart - comedy has been an integral part of the gala.

Harmon and Scott take a deep dive into the history of comedy and controversies - at what Washington insiders call "nerd prom."