The result is a show that blends Brooks' classic "punny grandpa jokes" with the fast-paced, serialized style seen in projects like Kroll Show . Critics from Time Magazine describe it as a "victory lap" for Brooks, while reviewers at NPR highlight how it modernizes the original's spirit with parodies of TikTok, The Real Housewives , and Curb Your Enthusiasm . The Sketch Highlights (and Lowlights)
It took over four decades, but Mel Brooks finally delivered on the promise of that fake teaser from 1981. History of the World, Part II is no longer just a joke at the end of a movie—it’s an eight-episode sketch comedy event on Hulu that feels like a comedic baton pass to a new generation. A New Generation of "History" Makers
Review: 'History Of The World, Part II - Punch Drunk Critics
Like any anthology, your mileage may vary depending on your sense of humor. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:
While the 96-year-old serves as the narrator, writer, and executive producer, he clearly trusted the "heavy lifting" to a modern comedy powerhouse trio: Nick Kroll , Wanda Sykes , and Ike Barinholtz . For Kroll, who grew up idolizing Brooks, working on the series was a "beyond a highlight" career moment.
History of the World, Part II: 40 Years of Waiting for One Heck of a Punchline
The result is a show that blends Brooks' classic "punny grandpa jokes" with the fast-paced, serialized style seen in projects like Kroll Show . Critics from Time Magazine describe it as a "victory lap" for Brooks, while reviewers at NPR highlight how it modernizes the original's spirit with parodies of TikTok, The Real Housewives , and Curb Your Enthusiasm . The Sketch Highlights (and Lowlights)
It took over four decades, but Mel Brooks finally delivered on the promise of that fake teaser from 1981. History of the World, Part II is no longer just a joke at the end of a movie—it’s an eight-episode sketch comedy event on Hulu that feels like a comedic baton pass to a new generation. A New Generation of "History" Makers
Review: 'History Of The World, Part II - Punch Drunk Critics
Like any anthology, your mileage may vary depending on your sense of humor. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:
While the 96-year-old serves as the narrator, writer, and executive producer, he clearly trusted the "heavy lifting" to a modern comedy powerhouse trio: Nick Kroll , Wanda Sykes , and Ike Barinholtz . For Kroll, who grew up idolizing Brooks, working on the series was a "beyond a highlight" career moment.
History of the World, Part II: 40 Years of Waiting for One Heck of a Punchline
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