Comedy
Station:
TVNZ 1 (NZ)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2019-07-21
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Funny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy opens up the archives to offer a funny and fascinating tour through New Zealand's rich comedy history.Interviewing comedy greats alongside the best and brightest up-and-comers, including Ginette McDonald, Mike King, Oscar Kightley, Rhys Darby, Rose Matafeo, The Topp Twins and many more, Funny As is a candid and hilarious look at the untold stories behind some of New Zealand's most iconic performances.
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S1E3 - Tuxedos and Trojan Horses
With Māori and Pacifica performers having played a significant role in New Zealand's comedy story, this episode showcases the brilliance of Māori and Pacific Island comedy and examines the challenge of confronting racism through humour.
Air Date: 04 Aug 2019 03:30 (CDT)
S1E4 - Playing for Laughs
Since The Topp Twins made their names busking on Auckland's Queen Street, music has been an integral part of New Zealand comedy. Looking back at the use of music to create comedy gold, this episode charts the rise of some of our best musical comic talent, from show bands to international sensations Flight of the Conchords.
Air Date: 11 Aug 2019 03:30 (CDT)
S1E5 - Safety in Numbers
Birds of a feather flock together and Kiwis are no different. This episode tells the story of comedians who teamed up to create some of our best and most iconic comedy – but also looks at the mavericks who went it alone to carve their own comedy journeys.
Air Date: 18 Aug 2019 03:30 (CDT)