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Make 'em Laugh: Episode 5: Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys

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Episode 5: Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys

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A look at the wiseguys who get the final, funniest word, from WC Fields to Larry David.

Series about American comedy looks at the wiseguys who get the final, and funniest, word, from WC Fields in the 30s to Larry David.

Six-part series chronicling over 100 years of American comedy, introduced by Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris. 

America loves the wiseguy who defies convention by speaking the truth, no matter the consequences. Whether in the form of the curmudgeonly WC Fields of the 1930s or Larry David today, the wiseguy (or gal) always gets the last, and funniest, word. 

Along with classic smart-alecks like Groucho Marx and conmen like Phil Silvers, other legendary names in this episode's 'Wiseguy Hall of Fame' include Jack Benny, Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, Redd Foxx, Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock.

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