It takes him almost 9 minutes to express the idea that since the Bible is devoid of comedy that comedy gets no respect in Western culture and isn't treated as art...which I am not sure is entirely true, but I do believe his is right, dramatic film is generally too serious these days and that comedy isn't valued enough as a seasoning in most projects. Gone Girl has a lot of comedic moments worked into in it, despite being an insanely intense film.

From 14 minutes on he's spot on though. Comedy is an artform with rules, that works best in the hands of someone experienced enough to know when to violate those rules for maximum effect.

Seconded: There is tons of humor in the Bible. And, in lots of other Western literature and culture. You'll find it easier to make the argument exclusively about the USA and it's Puritan roots.

That said, I have ached for years to see Romeo and Juliet performed with the jokes acknowledged. I have a true and deep need to see it performed properly.