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Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022)
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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Release Date:
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 55
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 55
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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Melanie Comarcho
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JB Smoove
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Regina King
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Chris Tucker
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Anthony Anderson
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Dave Chappelle
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Jay Pharoah
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Lil Rel Howery
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Flame Monroe
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Bob Saget
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Pauly Shore
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Tania Richardson
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Antoine Richards
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Affion Crockett
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Jo Koy
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Nick Cannon
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Steve Harvey
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Marsha Warfield
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Tommy Davidson
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Luenell
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Bill Bellamy
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D.C. Young Fly
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Donnell Rawlings
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Aries Spears
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Chris Spencer
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Tony Rock
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Ajai Sanders
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Earthquake
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Finesse Mitchell
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Eleanor Kerrigan
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Robi Reed
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Craig Robinson
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Tichina Arnold
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DeRay Davis
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Russell Peters
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John Salley
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George Wallace
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Tanjareen Martin
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Stan Lathan
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Claude Brooks
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Michael Colyar
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Myra J.
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Jay Phillips
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Season 1:
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.
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...
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.
