Black Comedy in America - Season 1

Black Comedy in America - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes10
DatesOct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024

Episodes

The Original Kings of Comedy
Season 1Episode 160 min

The Original Kings of Comedy

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.

Oct 15, 2024
Def Comedy Jam
Season 1Episode 260 min

Def Comedy Jam

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

Oct 22, 2024
70s Sitcoms
Season 1Episode 360 min

70s Sitcoms

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.

Oct 29, 2024
The Best Man
Season 1Episode 460 min

The Best Man

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.

Nov 12, 2024
Richard Pryor
Season 1Episode 560 min

Richard Pryor

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

Nov 19, 2024
Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1Episode 660 min

Eddie Murphy in the 80s

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.

Nov 26, 2024
Our Roots
Season 1Episode 760 min

Our Roots

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

Nov 26, 2024
The Fresh Prince
Season 1Episode 860 min

The Fresh Prince

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.

Dec 3, 2024
Kevin Hart
Season 1Episode 960 min

Kevin Hart

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.

Dec 10, 2024
Dave Chappelle
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Dave Chappelle

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

Dec 17, 2024

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