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.
Monday, May 19
Our Roots
Season 1 • Episode 7
The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition and breakout triumphs.
Monday, May 19
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Monday, May 19
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, May 19
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Monday, May 19
70s Sitcoms
Season 1 • Episode 3
A wave of hit sitcoms bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere.
Monday, May 19
Def Comedy Jam
Season 1 • Episode 2
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices.
Sunday, June 1
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Sunday, June 1
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
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