The History of Sketch Comedy

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The History of Sketch Comedy is an Audible Plus podcast by Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key.

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Background

The trailer for the show was released on January 5, 2021. [1] The series was released on January 28, 2021. [2] The idea for the show came from Key's wife, Elle Key. [3] The series is also directed and co-written by Elle Key. [4] The series consists of 10 episodes that are each roughly 30 minutes long. [5] The podcast is an Audible Plus show and is exclusive to the platform. [6] The podcast was not performed in front of live audience, but Key did record with Elle Key, a sound engineer, and a production assistant. [7] Laura Jane Standley and Eric McQuade wrote in The Atlantic that "Key's knowledge of comedy is sophisticated" and included the show in their list of the best podcasts in 2021. [8] The show was nominated for a 2022 NAACP Image Award. [9] The show won the 2022 People's Voice Award for Best Writing at the Webby Awards. [10]

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