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Comedian Chris Rock speaks onstage during An Evening of Music, Art, Mischief and Performance to benefit Raising Malawi presented by Madonna at Faena Forum on December 2, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Bulgari)

Comedian Chris Rock speaks onstage during An Evening of Music, Art, Mischief and Performance to benefit Raising Malawi presented by Madonna at Faena Forum on December 2, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Bulgari)

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Comedian Chris Rock speaks onstage during An Evening of Music, Art, Mischief and Performance to benefit Raising Malawi presented by Madonna at Faena Forum on December 2, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Bulgari)

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How World War II changed comedy forever

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How personal turmoil shaped comedy's greats

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The troubled pioneer of stand-up improv comedy

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The single most talented performer ... ever?

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The power of Moms Mabley

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How George Carlin's 'filthy words' changed America

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George Lopez and Keenen Ivory Wayans back in the day

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Did Abbott and Costello write the iconic 'Who's on First' routine?

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Gone too soon: Mitch Hedberg

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The comic genius of 'Ren & Stimpy'

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Larry David: 'You can just wing it'

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Comedians are parents too and they often talk about it on stage in hilarious fashion.

Source: CNN