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Season 1 – Historical Roasts

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Nobody is safe from the insults thrust at them by "Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross -- even if they're dead. Ross and some of his comedic friends don period-appropriate garb to roast historical figures in this anachronistic comedy series. Other historical figures, who have some connection to the roastee, take the dais to show off their comedic chops, with a modern twist. Where else can you see John Wilkes Booth roast Abraham Lincoln, with the 19th-century men being portrayed by "Full House" co-stars John Stamos and Bob Saget, respectively? Other figures from history who get roasted include rock legend Freddie Mercury, civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., and all-time boxing great Muhammad Ali.
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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 07/08/2019
Won't be to everyone's taste, but.. it aims to draw lessons from history for those too distracted to learn them anywhere else. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 06/05/2019
2/5
Language and rude jokes in bland roasts of historical VIPs. Go to Full Review John-Michael Bond Paste Magazine 06/03/2019
7.0/10
Historical Roasts is still very much finding its footing as a series, but there's incredible promise here. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 05/28/2019
Historical Roasts is a long half-hour that should be funnier. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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avant s 08/28/2020 MLK, cleo and freddie's roast was great, the other 3 was a snooze feast. See more 07/01/2019 Poor Jeff Ross he'll do anything for money. I didn't laugh at all. See more 06/23/2019 I just finished watching the first (Abe Lincoln) episode and most of the performances, get-ups/set-ups and writing were befittingly funny and crude in the great American comedy roast tradition in the Jeff Ross era ... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jeff Ross

Host

Jerry Minor

Martin Luther King Jr.

James Adomian

Freddie Mercury

Rachel Feinstein

Anne Frank

Bob Saget

Abraham Lincoln

Ryan Phillippe

Julius Caesar

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 27, 2019 Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln is considered perhaps the greatest president in U.S. history; so of course Jeff Ross decides to mock him in ways that are anything but civil. Details Episode 2 Aired May 27, 2019 Freddie Mercury After this roast, rock legend and musical icon Freddie Mercury may want to find somebody to kill roastmaster Jeff Ross. Details Episode 3 Aired May 27, 2019 Anne Frank Rachel Feinstein plays one of history's most respectful figures, fending off playful insults from an array of other World War II characters. Details Episode 4 Aired May 27, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. may have been to the mountaintop, but he hasn't been to a roast; panel members portraying notable black figures crack jokes about the icon. Details Episode 5 Aired May 27, 2019 Cleopatra Cleopatra may be ancient history, but her legend lives on; Jeff Ross welcomes a host of characters from antiquity to help roast an enigmatic figure. Details Episode 6 Aired May 27, 2019 Muhammad Ali Float like a butterfly, sting like a comedian; Jeff Ross and friends take jabs at one of boxing's all-time greats during this rumble in the roasting jungle. Details

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Season Info

Director
Joel Gallen, Michael D. Ratner
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 27, 2019
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