Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022 - 2022)

Name: Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-02-03
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Guy Torry, Joe Torry, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Kym Whitley

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.

Guy Torry

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Joe Torry

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Snoop Dogg

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Tiffany Haddish

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Kym Whitley

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Status: Ended
First Aired: 2022-02-03
Seasons: 1 seasons
Rating: ★ 6.0 / 10

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

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Hood to Hollywood

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.