"History of the World, Part II" is a four-night comedy revue on Hulu, and it is
a loving tribute to Mel Brooks' sensibilities. The show has a broad range of
comedy and stars an all-star cast, including several surprise guests. While some
jokes and arcs are hit-or-miss, there are
enough inspired sketches and laugh-out-loud moments to recommend the series.
The most consistently funny arc is dedicated to Shirley Chisholm, the first
Black woman to run for President of the United States, and is told through the
yellow-orange fuzziness of a late '60s sitcom called "Shirley!". |