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
Like any anthology, your mileage may vary depending on your sense of humor. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside: