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Why We Laugh: Funny Women

  • TV Special
  • 2013
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
178
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013)
Stand-UpComedyDocumentary

Veteran funny-lady Joan Rivers hosts an honest look at the evolution of the female stand-up comedian through in-depth interviews with some of the most famous women in comedy.Veteran funny-lady Joan Rivers hosts an honest look at the evolution of the female stand-up comedian through in-depth interviews with some of the most famous women in comedy.Veteran funny-lady Joan Rivers hosts an honest look at the evolution of the female stand-up comedian through in-depth interviews with some of the most famous women in comedy.

  • Director
    • Bernard Gourley
  • Writers
    • Quincy Newell
    • Bambi Haggins
  • Stars
    • Joan Rivers
    • Kim Wayans
    • Tig Notaro
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    178
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bernard Gourley
    • Writers
      • Quincy Newell
      • Bambi Haggins
    • Stars
      • Joan Rivers
      • Kim Wayans
      • Tig Notaro
    • 2User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers
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    Kim Wayans
    Kim Wayans
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    Tig Notaro
    Tig Notaro
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    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
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    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Self
    Sheryl Underwood
    Sheryl Underwood
    • Self
    Kathy Griffin
    Kathy Griffin
    • Self
    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Self
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
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    Judy Tenuta
    Judy Tenuta
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    Rita Rudner
    Rita Rudner
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    Natasha Leggero
    Natasha Leggero
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    Brett Butler
    Brett Butler
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    Judy Gold
    Judy Gold
    • Self
    Wendy Liebman
    • Self
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Self
    Kathleen Madigan
    Kathleen Madigan
    • Self
    Jane Leeves
    Jane Leeves
    • Self
    • Director
      • Bernard Gourley
    • Writers
      • Quincy Newell
      • Bambi Haggins
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    10Dmayre

    Intelligent, no holds barred humor!

    An absolute gem of a find while I was channel surfing. Have it on the DVR and it will stay there for "In case of an emergency" laughter is needed. These women have brilliant minds, and give much insight as to the life of being a comic. Well done. If you're into stupid Jerry Lewis type humor, or if you find the sitcom 'Friends' hilarious, this isn't for you. I suspect most of the lower ratings posted for this program come from such individuals, and likely the opinion of the male gender. Many men are intimidated by an intelligent, witty woman. This fact included in a portion of this program. It's ranked as a 10 in my book! Hmmm, now this is site is stating I need to have a minimum of ten lines to post this comment. Yikes, now I have to come up with a bunch of filler garble to consume ten lines. Usually the opposite. "You have too many characters", so I will attempt to submit this one more time, and if it it's not accepted, I will have wasted 30 minutes of my time which could have been used productively, as I'm not going to consume a day in an attempt to share my thoughts and praise this production. Chances are pretty good no one will give a rat's behind anyway! Okay, here goes. I'm going in!

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Почему мы смеёмся: Весёлые женщины
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Codeblack Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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