Black Comedy in America
Talk
Documentary
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac unite to make comedy magic, launching their careers into the stratosphere.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, March 21
The Original Kings of Comedy
Season 1 • Episode 1
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac make comedy magic.
Saturday, March 21
Our Roots
Season 1 • Episode 7
The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition and breakout triumphs.
Saturday, March 21
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Saturday, March 21
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Saturday, March 21
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Tuesday, March 31
The Original Kings of Comedy
Season 1 • Episode 1
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac make comedy magic.
Tuesday, March 31
Def Comedy Jam
Season 1 • Episode 2
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices.
Tuesday, March 31
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Tuesday, March 31
Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1 • Episode 6
Eddie Murphy's emergence as a force on "SNL," his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise.
Tuesday, March 31
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Tuesday, March 31
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Tuesday, March 31
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
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