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Season 1 – Phat Tuesdays

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Delving into the history of Guy Torry's Phat Tuesdays, an all-Black comedy night, at The Comedy Store in 90s Los Angeles.
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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 03/01/2022
When even the documentary crew can’t stifle their laughter, you know you’re in for a treat. Go to Full Review Stephen Robinson AV Club 02/04/2022
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Hudlin avoids telling a story we’ve heard before or producing a highlights reel of the decade. There are new revelations and interesting perspectives presented with the benefit of hindsight. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 02/04/2022
Surprisingly sweet and inspirational for something also quite raucous and more than occasionally raunchy. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 03/01/2022
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The documentary makes Phat Tuesdays not only feel like a pivotal moment in entertainment history, but still alive and inspiring in 2022. Go to Full Review Jeanine T. Abraham Black Girl Nerds 02/22/2022
If you need to turn off the world and laugh until your cheeks hurt, Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy is the perfect documentary to binge-watch this winter. Go to Full Review Sean L. McCarthy Decider 02/08/2022
Although I expected the docuseries to dig a bit deeper into the specific history of the showcase... I still appreciated all of the extra detours into the various aspects of the cultural history of the 1990s. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/09/2022 The rich stories, memories, and personalities shared bring vibrant life to this story. Highly recommend! See more Read all reviews
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Tichina Arnold

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Nick Cannon

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Dave Chappelle

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 4, 2022 Hood to Hollywood Talented black comics finda refuge in South L.A. when their voices are shut out of more prominent white comedy clubs in the 90s; after the L.A. Riots, Guy Torry launches Phat Tuesdays at the world-famous Comedy Store. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 4, 2022 This Is How We Do It Phat Tuesdays launches at the Comedy Store, raising the profile for dozens of talented black comedians and opening doors into film and television. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2022 Who Got Next? Phat Tuesdays becomes a beacon for female comics who recount the sexism they faced; legends break down the science behind what it takes to be funny. Details

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Season Info

Director
Reginald Hudlin
Executive Producer
Guy Torry, Reginald Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett, Jeff Bumgarner, Kelsey Grammer, Tom Russo
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA (L|V|S)
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 4, 2022