I Love the 1880s
I Love the 1880s takes a comedic and nostalgic look back at history’s most iconic people and events through the eyes of today’s funniest comedians. The series highlights surprising facts as it reflects on simpler times. I Love the 1880s ties historical information to today’s headlines, illustrating that history truly does repeat itself—often in absurdly funny ways.
- 2012-2013
- 1 season
- Documentary, Comedy
I Love the 1880s takes a comedic and nostalgic look back at history’s most iconic people and events through the eyes of today’s funniest comedians. The series highlights surprising facts as it reflects on simpler times. I Love the 1880s ties historical information to today’s headlines, illustrating that history truly does repeat itself—often in absurdly funny ways.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Presidents Gone Wild
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 22 mins
Turns out there's more to being President than just signing laws, naming judges, and kissing babies. Our comedians leave no corner of the Oval Office unexplored during this thorough examination of executive power.
Episode 2
The United States of Awesome
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 21 mins
We all know that America is the greatest country in the history of the world, but did you realize it's even more awesome than you possibly imagined?
Episode 3
One Nation, Under Arrest
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 21 mins
Get ready for a half hour of history's most infamous gangsters, kidnappers, and witchcraft practitioners.
Episode 4
Military Madness
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 21 mins
Saddle up, history buffs. We're taking a ride through America's rough and tumble past in search of what's funny about frontier living.
Episode 5
The Vice Is Right
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 21 mins
If you're a fan of alcohol and tobacco, then this is the show for you. Our cast of comedians will get you hooked on the illicit habits, weird addictions, and freaky sexual peccadilloes enjoyed by some of history's biggest figures.
Episode 7
The Nerds Who Built America
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 21 mins
Our cast of comedians tackles Edison, Einstein, the Wright Brothers, and many other nerds whose scientific genius have made the world a better place. Learn how shocking an elephant helped decide how we get electricity today.
Episode 8
Forever Badasses
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 22 mins
Prepare to meet some of the baddest mothers to ever stride the earth. We've scoured all of recorded history to find the men, the myths, and the legends that kicked ass, took names, and then kicked ass again.
Episode 9
Heroes and Villains
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 22 mins
Get ready for a look at history's greatest good guys, baddest bad guys, and a few prominent figures who were a little of both. You'll learn what made Alexander the Great so great and where Fidel Castro stationed his Cuban missile.
Episode 10
Bad Behavior
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 21 mins
Finally, a show that's not afraid to knock Gandhi down a peg. We're poking fun at the bad behavior of politicians, royals, and all the other prominent historical figures that couldn't keep their hands (or worse) to themselves.
Episode 11
Breakthroughs and Breakdowns
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 21 mins
Our comedians are cracking wise at the most awesomely epic feats...and utterly demoralizing defeats the world has ever seen. From Lindbergh to the Hindenburg , it's a look at the big moments that shaped the course of human events for better and worse.
Episode 12
Livin' Large
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 21 mins
This episode is all about the Benjamins, baby. It's a salute to the biggest bigwigs in history. The millionaires, billionaires, and multi-kajillionaires that lived large, then died rich without trying.
