Black out loud : the revolutionary history of Black comedy from vaudeville to '90s sitcoms /

"Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the surge of iconic sitcoms that redefined television and left a lasting cultural imprint. Shows like In Living Color, The Fresh Prince of B...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bennett, Geoff (Journalist) (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2026]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	African Americans in popular culture. African American wit and humor. African American comedians. African Americans in the performing arts. Comedy. Situation comedies (Television programs) > United States. African Americans > Intellectual life. Noirs américains dans la culture populaire. Humour noir américain. Comiques noirs américains. Noirs américains dans les arts du spectacle. Noirs américains > Vie intellectuelle. Comédie. Comédies de situation > États-Unis. HISTORY / African American & Black. HUMOR / Topic / History. African American comedians African American wit and humor African Americans in popular culture Comedy Situation comedies (Television programs) United States Informational works. Biographies. Documents d'information.

Table of Contents:

Billy Kersands and minstrelsy
Bert Williams and George Walker
Stepin Fetchit
Hattie McDaniel
Amos 'n' Andy
Pigmeat Markham
Moms Mabley
Redd Foxx
Dick Gregory
Flip Wilson
Bill Cosby
Richard Pryor
Eddie Murphy
A Different World
In Living Color
Family Matters
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Martin Lawrence
Living single
Chappelle's show
Conclusion: Punch lines and progress.