HBO History

What is the name of the guy and comedian who has done an HBO special about the story?
HBO had a special where a man and was a class comedian and taught them all these fun things interesting unknown / about history. He also wrote a book about him. Does anyone know his name or the name the book?
Robert Wuhl was his name and the special program called "Assume the Position".
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