Dark Side of Comedy

"Everyone Loves a Good Joke, Until the Joke's on Them."

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Dark Side of Comedy
First Air Date	August 16, 2022
Last Air Date	December 19, 2023
Seasons	2
Episodes	20
Episode Runtime	43min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies	Vice TV
Networks	Vice TV

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Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material.

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