The Comedians

The Comedians (1971-1992)

EndedVariety showComedy

"The Comedians" is a British television stand-up comedy show that ran from 12 June 1971 – 23 July 1992.

It gave a stage to nightclub and working men's club comedians of the era.

Regular comedians that appeared included Russ Abbot, Lennie Bennett, Stan Boardman, Jim Bowen, Jimmy Bright, Duggie Brown, Mike Burton, Dave Butler, Brian Carroll, Frank Carson, Mike Coyne, Jimmy Cricket, Colin Crompton, Pauline Daniels, Charlie Daze, Vince Earl, Steve Faye, Eddie Flanagan, Stu Francis, Ken Goodwin, Jackie Hamilton, Jerry Harris, George King, Bobby Knutt, Bernard Manning, Mike McCabe, Paul Melba, Mick Miller, Hal Nolan, Tom O'Connor, Tom Pepper, Bryn Phillips, Mike Reid, George Roper, Harry Scott, Sammy Thomas, Johnny Wager, Roy Walker, Charlie Williams, Lee Wilson and Lenny Windsor.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 19:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

Episode 5
Season 12Episode 530 min

Episode 5

juil. 23, 1992

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S12E05Episode 5juil. 23, 1992
S12E04Episode 4juil. 18, 1992
S12E03Episode 3juil. 16, 1992
S12E02Episode 2juil. 11, 1992
S12E01Episode 1juil. 9, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who stars in 'The Comedians'?

Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx.

How many episodes were in the first season of 'The Comedians'?

There were 12 episodes in the first season.

Was the series 'The Comedians' based on a book?

Yes, the series was based on a book of the same name by Graham Greene.

What is the premise of 'The Comedians'?

'The Comedians' is about two comedians, one black and one white, who travel to Africa for a show. There they are caught up in political turmoil.

What was the critical reception of 'The Comedians'?

The series was mixedly reviewed at the time of its release.

Was 'The Comedians' cancelled after one season?

Yes, 'The Comedians' was canceled after one season.

Who is credited as the writer for episodes of 'The Comedians'?

The series had multiple writers, including Larry Gelbart, Ed. Weinberger, and Stan Daniels.

Did Redd Foxx perform as his character from 'Sanford and Son' on 'The Comedians'?

No, Redd Foxx did not perform as Fred Sanford on 'The Comedians.'

What is the first episode of 'The Comedians' about?

The first episode is about Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx deciding to go to Africa for a show.

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