Drunk History (2013– )

Drunk History (2013 TV Series)

  7.6/10 

Historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated
storytellers. (22 mins.)

Stars: Derek Waters, Bennie Arthur, Maria Blasucci, Craig Cackowski

“ Absolutely my favorite TV surprise of the past year, "Drunk History" jumped from web show to Comedy Central series last July, and after the first episode won me over as essential summer viewing.

The title tells you most of what you need to know: the show visits a different city each episode, a personality is plied with liquor of their choosing, and then attempts to recount a story from the history of the city. As we listen to this tipsy narrator relate their bit of history, we see a word-for-word re-enactment of that story brought to life by comedians, actors, musicians of every sort - last season's highlights included Will Forte and Adam Scott as Edwin and John Wilkes Booth, Aubrey Plaza as Sacagawea, Owen and Luke Wilson as the Kellogg brothers and Lisa Bonet as Mary Ellen Pleasant. This is not Deep Thought Theater. It is simply ridiculous, endless giggle-inducing viewing perfect for a summer evening. I cannot wait to see which cities they visit this season, and who the creators have wrangled to act out