“Drunk History,” an educational comedy TV series (based on the “Funny or Die” web series of the same name created by Derek Waters in 2007) recently re-debuted as a three-part web series on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel.

The premise? Exactly as it sounds. An inebriated narrator humorously retells an event from history, while guest actors act out the story and lip sync the dialogue. The result is a comedic, somewhat educational show that combines slurred speech and slapstick moments with elements of truth from history.

The reboot version recently featured Maine’s very own trailblazer Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a U.S. Cabinet position, played by actress Mae Whitman and narrated by actress and comedian Lisa Gilroy. As executive director of the Frances Perkins Center, an organization dedicated to shining a light on the enduring legacy of Frances Perkins (one that is often overlooked by history books), it was imperative, of course, that I watch it. Read More (PDF)