Black Comedy in America
Black Comedy in America
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S1 E1: The Original Kings of Comedy
On Demand • Original Air Date: Oct 15, 2024
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac unite to make comedy magic, launching their careers into the stratosphere.
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S1 E10: Dave Chappelle
On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 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.
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S1 E9: Kevin Hart
On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 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.
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S1 E8: The Fresh Prince
On Demand • Original Air Date: Dec 3, 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.
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S1 E7: Our Roots
On Demand • Original Air Date: Nov 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.
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S1 E6: Eddie Murphy in the 80s
On Demand • Original Air Date: Nov 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.
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S1 E5: Richard Pryor
On Demand • Original Air Date: Nov 19, 2024
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances, addiction and tragedy, and a mix of pain and joy.
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S1 E4: The Best Man
On Demand • Original Air Date: Nov 12, 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.
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S1 E3: 70s Sitcoms
On Demand • Original Air Date: Oct 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.
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S1 E2: Def Comedy Jam
On Demand • Original Air Date: Oct 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.
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S1 E1: The Original Kings of Comedy
On Demand • Original Air Date: Oct 15, 2024
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac unite to make comedy magic, launching their careers into the stratosphere.
44 Min
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TV-MA
•
Available with Freestream