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    History and comedy lessons come in handy for 'Full Frontal With Samantha Bee' showrunner

    by By Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times Sep 17, 2017 4 minutes

    KINGSTON, N.Y. - With typical irreverence, Jo Miller, showrunner and executive producer of "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee," is explaining her unlikely journey from PhD candidate in medieval Jewish history to a professional comedy writer.

    "Pogroms - they're a laugh riot!" she says.

    After fleeing academia, dabbling in real estate and construction management, Miller landed a writing gig at "The Daily Show" in 2009, where she discovered a knack for filthy puns.

    Miller has since brought her voracious intellect and love of research to "Full Frontal," helping it stand out in a crowded field for political humor. The show, which airs weekly on TBS, is nominated for two Emmys. The awards show is Sunday

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