Series·2022·TV-MA·1 season

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

Documentary

In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.

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Hood to HollywoodE1 · 55 min

The story of how Black comedians were shut out of “white” comedy clubs in the 90s, and how they found venues in South LA where Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley and Robin Harris showcased their talents. After the LA riots, comedian Guy Torry launched Phat Tuesdays, an all-black comedy night at the world-famous Comedy Store.

This is How We Do ItE2 · 58 min

Phat Tuesdays becomes the hottest club in Los Angeles, attracting superstars like Prince, Magic Johnson, and Eddie Murphy while giving many comedians like Nick Cannon, Chris Tucker, Bill Bellamy, and host Guy Torry their big breaks in film and television. But the success increases the tension between Guy Torry and his older brother Joe...

Who Got Next?E3 · 47 min

Phat Tuesdays becomes a beacon for female comics who recount the sexism they faced. Then, legends like Steve Harvey break down the science behind what it takes to be funny. Meanwhile a new generation of comedy stars launches on social media, and stars of Phat Tuesdays return for a special tribute, including J.B. Smoove, Cedric the Entertainer, Luenell and many others.

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Guy Torry
Guy TorrySelf
Joe Torry
Joe TorrySelf
Snoop Dogg
Snoop DoggSelf
Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany HaddishSelf
Kym Whitley
Kym WhitleySelf
Melanie Comarcho
Melanie ComarchoSelf
JB Smoove
JB SmooveSelf
Regina King
Regina KingSelf
Chris Tucker
Chris TuckerSelf
Anthony Anderson
Anthony AndersonSelf
Dave Chappelle
Dave ChappelleSelf
Jay Pharoah
Jay PharoahSelf

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