03 Nov 2020
Felix Lobrecht: Hype
Felix Lobrecht aims his dark humor at overly polite culture, weird laughter, the sheer awkwardness of a walking baby and more in this stand-up special.
Richard Pryor: Icon
His lasting impact on American comedy & culture
Richard Pryor's impact on the craft of comedy and today's top comics is legendary and unrivaled. This program surveys the profound and enduring influence of one of the greatest American comics of all time.
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Richard Pryor Self (archive footage)
George Lopez Himself
Tracy Morgan Himself
George Wallace Himself
Louie Anderson Himself
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