Episode 2111
Exploring the History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms
March 24, 202626m 42s
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Show Notes
A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin’ Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to discuss his latest book, Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms, ahead of a conversation with comedians and writers Phoebe Robinson and Jordan Carlos this Thursday, March 25th in the Greene Space.
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Topics
artsstorytellingculturecomedyeducationvaudevillelocal_wnyctelevision_historycommunitygna_localstand_up_comedywnyc_app_localentertainment_historyblack_historybooks