Carl Reiner

In the late 1950's, a fresh style of standup comedy emerged tackling previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, politics, and drugs. Here are those comedians who took the big risks years ago and paved the way for today's crop of maverick comics. From the legendary Mel Brooks, to the irreverent Andy Kaufman, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, and Bob Newhart, experience some of comedies most legendary comedians, and their ground breaking acts!