Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
series not in production
Ended
Documentary
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 3
avg.Runtime | 55 min
First EP | 2022-02-03
Last EP | 2022-02-03
Overview
Stream on
Amazon Prime Video
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.
Created by
Produced by
Amazon Studios
Original Productions
Phat Tuesday Productions
Grammnet NH Productions
Season List
season 1 || Miniseries
Relesed on | 2022-02-03
1
Hood to Hollywood
2022-02-03
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.
2
This is How We Do It
2022-02-03
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...
3
Who Got Next?
2022-02-03
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.
CAST
charactor: Self
Original: Guy Torry
Total EP: 3
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Original: Joe Torry
Total EP: 3
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Original: Snoop Dogg
Total EP: 3
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Original: Tiffany Haddish
Total EP: 3
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Original: Kym Whitley
Total EP: 3
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Original: Melanie Comarcho
Total EP: 3
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Original: JB Smoove
Total EP: 3
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Original: Regina King
Total EP: 3
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Original: Chris Tucker
Total EP: 3
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Original: Anthony Anderson
Total EP: 3
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Original: Dave Chappelle
Total EP: 3
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Original: Jay Pharoah
Total EP: 3
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Original: Lil Rel Howery
Total EP: 3
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Original: Flame Monroe
Total EP: 3
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Original: Bob Saget
Total EP: 3
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Original: Pauly Shore
Total EP: 3
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Original: Tania Richardson
Total EP: 3
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Original: Antoine Richards
Total EP: 3
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Original: Affion Crockett
Total EP: 3
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Original: Jo Koy
Total EP: 3
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Original: Nick Cannon
Total EP: 3
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Original: Cedric the Entertainer
Total EP: 3
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Original: Steve Harvey
Total EP: 3
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Original: Marsha Warfield
Total EP: 3
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Original: Tommy Davidson
Total EP: 3
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Original: Luenell
Total EP: 3
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Original: Bill Bellamy
Total EP: 3
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Original: D.C. Young Fly
Total EP: 3
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Original: Donnell Rawlings
Total EP: 3
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Original: Aries Spears
Total EP: 3
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Original: Chris Spencer
Total EP: 3
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Original: Tony Rock
Total EP: 3
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Original: Ajai Sanders
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self
Original: Earthquake
Total EP: 3
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Original: Finesse Mitchell
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self
Original: Eleanor Kerrigan
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self
Original: Robi Reed
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self
Original: Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self
Original: Craig Robinson
Total EP: 3
charactor: Self
Original: Tichina Arnold
Total EP: 3
CREW
Reginald Hudlin
Director
Directing
Jeff Hasler
Executive Producer
Production
Darren Toon
Co-Executive Producer
Production
Joshua Firosz
Co-Executive Producer
Production
Reginald Hudlin
Executive Producer
Production
Jordan McMahon
Co-Executive Producer
Production
Byron Phillips
Executive Producer
Production
Brian Lovett
Executive Producer
Production
Kelsey Grammer
Executive Producer
Production
Jeff Bumgarner
Executive Producer
Production
Guy Torry
Executive Producer
Production
Tom Russo
Executive Producer
Production
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney