Reginald Hudlin
Director
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022)
Miniseries
In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.
Released Feb. 3, 2022
Episode 55 min
13+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.amazon-original, imdb.tv-mini-series
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Amazon Studios, Original Productions, Phat Tuesday Productions, Grammnet NH Productions
Network: Prime Video
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Hood to Hollywood
The story of how Black comedians were shut out of “white” comedy clubs in the 90s, and how they found venues in South LA where Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley and Robin Harris showcased their talents. After the LA riots, comedian Guy Torry launched Phat Tuesdays, an all-black comedy night at the world-famous Comedy Store.
Feb. 3, 2022, midnight
S1E2 - This is How We Do It
Phat Tuesdays becomes the hottest club in Los Angeles, attracting superstars like Prince, Magic Johnson, and Eddie Murphy while giving many comedians like Nick Cannon, Chris Tucker, Bill Bellamy, and host Guy Torry their big breaks in film and television. But the success increases the tension between Guy Torry and his older brother Joe...
Feb. 3, 2022, midnight
S1E3 - Who Got Next?
Phat Tuesdays becomes a beacon for female comics who recount the sexism they faced. Then, legends like Steve Harvey break down the science behind what it takes to be funny. Meanwhile a new generation of comedy stars launches on social media, and stars of Phat Tuesdays return for a special tribute, including J.B. Smoove, Cedric the Entertainer, Luenell and many others.
Feb. 3, 2022, midnight
Network: Prime Video
Episode Runtime: 55 min.
Season Runtime: 165 min.
Released: Feb. 3, 2022
Last Air Date: Feb. 3, 2022, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 13+
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