Vice TV Announces Black Comedy in America Series; Netflix Stars Team Up for Netflix Movie

Monday, October 07, 2024

Vice TV Announces Black Comedy in America Series; Netflix Stars Team Up for Netflix Movie

VICE TV, the Emmy(R)-winning international television network from VICE Media, announced Black Comedy in America, a new docuseries produced by SMAC Productions and She Ready Productions and hosted by comedians Tiffany Haddish, Chris Spencer and Ryan Davis, premieres Tuesday, October 15 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on VICE TV. The series explores the lore and legends of Black comedy and offers a definitive look at the history and impact of America's most prolific Black comedians. Black Comedy in America explores the comedic pioneers of film, television, and the standup scene, along with the humble beginnings and meteoric rises of the most powerful voices to ever enter Black comedy. The premiere begins with a rare sit-down reunion with The Original Kings of Comedy: Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. The series also delves into the cultural impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Best Man, Def Comedy Jam, the wave of memorable Black sitcoms from the 70s, and influential household names such as Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle. In addition, the show features a raw exploration of Jim Crow segregation with a nostalgic look at the foundations of the Chitlin' Circuit, where Black comedy got its roots.

A cultural time capsule, the 10-episode series brings together icons and respected figures for deep dives into what and who have shaped comedy and American culture over the past century, including many who have used their comedic visions to push boundaries in the face of controversies in an ever-changing society. Each episode includes in-depth interviews with a who's who of entertainers including Shaquille O'Neal, Marla Gibbs (The Jeffersons, 227), Tracy Morgan, Craig Robinson, Coco Jones, George Lopez, Luenell, Rachel Lindsay, Taye Diggs, W. Kamau Bell, B. Simone, and many more.

Time Cut

Netflix stars are teaming up for a new Netflix movie. Netflix stars Madison Bailey of The Outer Banks & Antonia Gentry of Ginny & Georgia will team up. To stop this killer, they'll need to rewrite history. A teenage girl travels back to the early 2000s to stop a vicious killer from murdering her sister. Starring Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks, and Griffin Gluck. Watch Time Cut, only on Netflix October 30.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 16

Abbott Elementary - "Ringworm" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When it’s revealed that a student in Jacob’s class has ringworm, the faculty must band together to stop it from spreading through the entire school.

Everybody Still Hates Chris - "Everybody Still Hates Breakdancing" (Comedy Central, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Chris, Drew and Greg start a breakdancing club to get out of dodgeball in gym.

Everybody Still Hates Chris - "Everybody Still Hates Jackie Robinson" (Comedy Central, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Chris enlists Tonya to help him break up with a girl.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 14)

Wednesday, October 16

Mila Kunis (Family Guy/That '70s Show) - Watch Mila on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows/The Thundermans) - Harvey appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Kathryn Hahn (Tiny Beautiful Things/Central Park/Happyish/Transparent/Free Agents) - Kathryn is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Jason appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Andy Richter (Andy Barker, P.I./Quintuplets/Andy Richter Controls the Universe), Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) and Aparna Nancherla (Lopez vs Lopez/Search Party/Corporate) - Andy, Thomas and Aparna are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Jason talks about Shrinking on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
Donnie Wahlberg (Return of the Mac) - Donnie talks about Blue Bloods on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Emily Osment (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon/Young & Hungry/Hannah Montana) and Montana Jordan (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon) - Emily and Montana talk about Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Naomi Scott (Life Bites) and Rosemarie Dewitt (United States of Tara) - Naomi and Rosemarie talk about Smile 2 on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley discusses his book What I Ate in One Year (and Related Thoughts) on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) - Anna talks about Hysteria! on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) and Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement/My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star) - Drew, Valerie and Oliver are covering the news and sharing hilarious dating stories on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Brian Jordan Alvarez (English Teacher/Will & Grace) - Brian is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
Michael Urie (Shrinking/Krapopolis/Partners) - Michael talks about Shrinking on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Blair Underwood (The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Blair talks about Starz's Three Women on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Danny Trejo (Saint George) - Danny talks about his new film Seven Cemeteries on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Folake Olowofoyeku (Bob Hearts Abishola) - Folake is a guest on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.