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Season 2 – Dark Side of Comedy

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Featuring different comics and their personal journeys while exploring the internal battles, unexpected fame and societal pressures in the comedy world.

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Dark Side of Comedy — Season 2

Dark Side of Comedy — Season 2

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Kliph Nesteroff

Self

Melissa Melottey

Maria Bamford

Patton Oswalt

Self

Paul W. Taylor

Executive Producer

Rachel Browne

Director

Catherine Whyte

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 4 Aired Nov 7, 2023 Carlos Mencia Carlos Mencia was a big comic in America until accusations of joke theft led to his downfall. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 14, 2023 Phil Hartman Phil Hartman is a beloved "SNL" and "Simpsons" cast member, but his squeaky clean image is at odds with a toxic marriage that descends into a murder-suicide. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 21, 2023 Tracy Morgan Tracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive "SNL," and substance abuse, but a brutal car accident and two-week coma made him finally confront his childhood demons. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 28, 2023 Family Matters "Family Matters" is a wholesome sitcom of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who still deal with trauma and addiction. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 5, 2023 Ellen DeGeneres Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with her own brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes, controversy was brewing, one that would tarnish her image. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 12, 2023 Norm MacDonald Norm MacDonald becomes known for his fearless comedy, but his controversial persona conceals a gambling problem and a secret that he takes to his grave. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 19, 2023 Gilda Radner Gilda Radner was "SNL"'s first female star; but her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material. Details

Season Info

Director
Rachel Browne, Marshall Jay Kaplan, Rachel Browne
Executive Producer
Paul W. Taylor, Catherine Whyte
Network
VICE TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 7, 2023