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(2002)
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Synopsis:
A look at the art of contemporary African-American humor. The program celebrates the most influential contemporary African-American comedians and explores their impact on the world of show business and stand-up comedy. The program features profiles of Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock; explores the success of "The Original Kings of Comedy" tour with Cedric "The Entertainer," Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac; and examines the influence of hip hop comedy on pop culture, which begins with Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam" and is epitomized by comedians such as Chris Tucker, Dave Chappelle and Tony Rock.
Cast
Name
Credits
Don Cheadle
Narrator Narration
George Carlin
Interviewee
Cedric The Entertainer
Interviewee
Dave Chappelle
Interviewee
Whoopi Goldberg
Interviewee
Mario Joyner
Interviewee
Jay Leno
Interviewee
Bernie Mac
Interviewee
Bill Maher
Interviewee
Joan Rivers
Interviewee
Chris Rock
Interviewee
Sinbad
Interviewee
Kevin Smith
Interviewee
Lily Tomlin
Interviewee
Chris Tucker
Interviewee
Bruce Vilanch
Interviewee
Company
Name
Credits
Oxford Film & Television Productions
Production Company
Comedy Central Productions
Production Company
E4
Production Company
Producers
Name
Credits
Nicholas Kent
Executive Producer
Emma Cahusac
Executive Producer
Lou Wallach
Executive Producer
David Upshal
Producer series producer
Ninder Billing
Producer
Lisa Charles
Associate Producer
Directors
Name
Credits
Ninder Billing
Director
Editor
Name
Credits
Elliot McCaffrey
Editor
Folsade Oyelleye
Editor
Camera, Film & Tape
Name
Credits
Jeremy Pollard
Director of Photography
