New York, NY — Comedy Central launches the new digital docuseries “Dark Humor,” on Comedy Central YouTube. Kicking off Black History Month, the nine-episode series will roll out weekly starting Monday, February 1 at 12pm ET. “Dark Humor” spotlights Black stand-up comedians discussing their approach to comedy and sources of inspiration that speak to their unique experience. Each episode focuses on different themes and issues, including the intersection of comedy and politics, Black women in comedy, speaking out on social issues, performing for different audiences, how Black identity is represented within the community, and more.
The docuseries features comedy from: Greer Barnes, Mike Brown, Tommy Davidson, Nore Davis, Sonia Denis, Ayanna Dookie, Earthquake, Eddie Griffin, Chloe Hilliard, Lil Rel Howery, Josh Johnson, Damien Lemon, Luenell, Ms. Pat, Open Mike Eagle, Donnell Rawlings, Rae Sanni, Yamaneika Saunders, Sinbad, Cipha Sounds, Rob Stapleton, Jordan Temple, Baron Vaughn, Neko White, Roy Wood Jr., Gina Yashere, as well as commentary from Professor of African and African American Studies and English at Harvard University, Glenda Carpio and talent producer Bob Sumner.
Through the docuseries, “Dark Humor,” Comedy Central Stand-Up is teaming up with Color Of Change. As the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, Color Of Change helps people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us by moving decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America. Viewers can donate to the Color Of Change education fund using the YouTube fundraising tool attached to each episode of “Dark Humor.”
“Dark Humor” is directed by Sacha Jenkins and was co-produced with Mass Appeal. Producers for Comedy Central are Justina Quagliata and Lauren Blassingame. Gabriella Yacyk is the Executive in Charge of Production for Comedy Central.
