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Black Comedy in America

Black Comedy in America (2024)

October. 15,2024

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Black Comedy in America

This series explores its lore and legends, interacting with comic icons and cultural figures to understand how Black comedy has shaped America for over a century.

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Black Comedy in America

2024

This series explores its lore and legends, interacting with comic icons and cultural figures to understand how Black comedy has shaped America for over a century.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2024

10 Episode

Episode 1 - The Original Kings of Comedy

October. 15,2024

Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac joined forces nearly 20 years ago to make comedy magic and launch their careers into the stratosphere.

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Episode 2 - Def Comedy Jam

October. 22,2024

Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices to create a groundbreaking franchise with enduring cultural impact.

Episode 3 - 70's Sitcoms

October. 29,2024

A wave of hit sitcoms like "The Jeffersons" bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere, with an influence that continues today.

Episode 4 - The Best Man

November. 05,2024

The quintessential Black romantic comedy brings together a talented cast, a genre ripe for fresh voices, and perfect chemistry to inspire a rom-com boom.

Episode 5 - Richard Pryor

November. 19,2024

Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances, addiction and tragedy, and a mix of pain and joy.

Episode 6 - Eddie Murphy in the 80s

November. 26,2024

Eddie Murphy's story features his instant emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise to A-list movie star status.

Episode 7 - Our Roots

November. 26,2024

The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition, the chitlin circuit, racial stereotypes, Jim Crow segregation on the road, and breakout triumphs.

Episode 8 - The Fresh Prince

December. 03,2024

A fish-out-of-water sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith, setting him on a course for superstardom.

Episode 9 - Kevin Hart

December. 10,2024

Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become one of the biggest comedians and movie stars in Hollywood.

Episode 10 - Dave Chappelle

December. 17,2024

Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success, even in the face of controversy and changing cultural tides.

This series explores its lore and legends, interacting with comic icons and cultural figures to understand how Black comedy has shaped America for over a century.