All Episodes of Black Comedy in America

Season 1

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  The Original Kings of Comedy

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2024

  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.

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  Def Comedy Jam

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2024

  Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices to create a groundbreaking franchise with enduring cultural impact.

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  70's Sitcoms

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2024

  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.

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  The Best Man

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2024

  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.

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  Richard Pryor

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2024

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

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  Eddie Murphy in the 80s

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2024

  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.

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  Our Roots

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2024

  The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition, the chitlin circuit, racial stereotypes, Jim Crow segregation on the road, and breakout triumphs.

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  The Fresh Prince

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2024

  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.

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  Kevin Hart

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2024

  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.

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  Dave Chappelle

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2024

  Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success, even in the face of controversy and changing cultural tides.

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