Black Comedy in America (2024)

Season 1

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.

Released Oct. 15, 2024 None+

Genres: Documentary

Watch Providers: Hoopla, Vice TV , Spectrum On Demand, Philo

Production Companies: VICE News

Network: Vice TV

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

7.0

/42/

Trakt

/1/

TMDb

/2/

1.0

S1E1 - 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, midnight

S1E2 - 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, midnight

S1E3 - 70's 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, midnight

S1E4 - 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. 5, 2024, midnight

S1E5 - Richard Pryor

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

Nov. 19, 2024, midnight

S1E6 - 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, midnight

S1E7 - 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, midnight

S1E8 - 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, midnight

S1E9 - 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, midnight

S1E10 - 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, midnight

Network: Vice TV

Released: Oct. 15, 2024

Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 2024, midnight

Status: Returning Series

Certification: NR

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