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.
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 7
Scrubs - "My Ex's Ex" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
J.D. reintroduces an old flame into Elliot's life, as his new relationship continues to blossom; Turk tries a new approach to keeping the spark alive at home.
Abbott Elementary - "Jungle Classroom" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Gregory and Ava adjust to a new dynamic; Barbara turns to Jacob for help; Janine gives her classroom a makeover; Melissa works to win her classroom back.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 5)
Wednesday, October 7
- Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Watch Linda on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts/The Knights of Prosperity/Better Off Ted) - Maz is a guest on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Caroline and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
- Mikey Madison (Better Things) - Mikey talks about The Social Reckoning on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens) - Christy talks about Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) - Jeremy talks about The Social Reckoning on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Domhnall Gleeson (The Paper) - Domhnall tells Drew all about season two of The Paper and his new movie The Incomer on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
06/16/26 - Difficult People - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
06/30/26 - Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Bill Dana Show - The Complete Series (DVD)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Paper - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
08/25/26 - Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/08/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
09/22/26 - Bridget Loves Bernie - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/20/26 - The Quick Draw McGraw Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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