A Million Laughs: The Funny History of American Comedy

Who have been the most influential comedians in American history? What makes America laugh the most? Hundreds of examples, from Davy Crockett to Charlie Chaplin, The Marx Brothers to MAD magazine, the greatest standup comics to CATCH-22, from Seinfeld to Miranda Sings - and hundreds more from the worlds of film, TV, music, social media, literature, and theater (with over 100 bonus links to supporting YouTube videos).