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.
Wednesday, October 8
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Wednesday, October 8
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Wednesday, October 8
Our Roots
Season 1 • Episode 7
The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition and breakout triumphs.
Wednesday, October 8
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Wednesday, October 8
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Wednesday, October 8
Our Roots
Season 1 • Episode 7
The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition and breakout triumphs.
Monday, October 13
70s Sitcoms
Season 1 • Episode 3
A wave of hit sitcoms bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere.
Monday, October 13
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.
Monday, October 13
Def Comedy Jam
Season 1 • Episode 2
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices.
Monday, October 13
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.
Monday, October 13
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Tuesday, October 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, October 21
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Tuesday, October 21
70s Sitcoms
Season 1 • Episode 3
A wave of hit sitcoms bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere.
Tuesday, October 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, October 21
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Tuesday, October 21
70s Sitcoms
Season 1 • Episode 3
A wave of hit sitcoms bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere.
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