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Drunk History Returns with Three New Episodes

Comedy Central announced that Drunk History will return with three short‑form episodes after a six‑year hiatus, with the first installment scheduled for release on the network’s YouTube channel on September 15. The revival will feature familiar narrators Lisa Gilroy, Patton Oswalt and Marisha Ray, and the opening episode will cover Madonna’s 1985 MTV Music Awards performance, with Meghan Trainor portraying the pop icon. Subsequent installments will revisit political history, focusing on Frances Perkins’s role in shaping FDR’s New Deal, and a quirky tale of two men attempting to build the world’s largest ball of twine. Derek Waters, the original creator, and Comedy Central EVP Ari Pearce welcomed the return, noting the show’s blend of humor and historical insight. The series, which earned 11 Emmy nominations and one costume award, was originally canceled in August 2020 amid COVID‑related production delays and a shift toward adult animation. No further episodes have been announced beyond the three short‑form installments, but the revival offers fans a chance to revisit the Emmy‑winning format. The decision follows a broader trend of streaming platforms repurposing legacy content to attract viewers on digital channels.

· Screen Rant

The essential points

  1. 01Drunk History returns after six‑year break with three short‑form episodes
  2. 02First episode spotlights Madonna’s 1985 MTV performance, starring Meghan Trainor
  3. 03Episodes feature narrators Gilroy, Oswalt, Ray and a cast of celebrity performers
  4. 04Original show earned 11 Emmy nominations and was canceled amid COVID‑related delays
The full brief

Comedy Central announced that Drunk History will return with three short‑form episodes after a six‑year hiatus, with the first installment scheduled for release on the network’s YouTube channel on September 15. The revival will feature familiar narrators Lisa Gilroy, Patton Oswalt and Marisha Ray, and the opening episode will cover Madonna’s 1985 MTV Music Awards performance, with Meghan Trainor portraying the pop icon. Subsequent installments will revisit political history, focusing on Frances Perkins’s role in shaping FDR’s New Deal, and a quirky tale of two men attempting to build the world’s largest ball of twine.

Derek Waters, the original creator, and Comedy Central EVP Ari Pearce welcomed the return, noting the show’s blend of humor and historical insight. The series, which earned 11 Emmy nominations and one costume award, was originally canceled in August 2020 amid COVID‑related production delays and a shift toward adult animation. No further episodes have been announced beyond the three short‑form installments, but the revival offers fans a chance to revisit the Emmy‑winning format.

The decision follows a broader trend of streaming platforms repurposing legacy content to attract viewers on digital channels.