Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy is an American television documentary series about the 1990s comedy showcase hosted and created by Guy Torry. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 4, 2022.
| Phat Tuesdays | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Docuseries |
| Directed by | Reginald Hudlin |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Production companies |
|
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | February 4, 2022 |
Summary
editThe series tells the story of Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. The event was founded and hosted by comedian Guy Torry from 1995 to 2005, to spotlight Black performers, and helped launch the careers of comedians including Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, and Martin Lawrence.[1][2][3] It includes interviews with comedians and celebrities who were there, and previously unreleased footage of comedy sets.[4] All three episodes are directed by Reginald Hudlin.[4]
Cast
editEpisodes
edit| No. | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Hood to Hollywood" | 4 February 2022 | |
|
After being shut out of white comedy clubs in the 1990s, Black comedians find a place at the Comedy Store after Guy Torry launches the weekly Phat Tuesdays event there. | |||
| 2 | "This Is How We Do It" | 4 February 2022 | |
|
The success of Phat Tuesdays increases the tension between Torry and his brother Joe. | |||
| 3 | "Who Got Next?" | 4 February 2022 | |
|
Phat Tuesdays becomes a beacon for female comedians. Legendary comedians break down what it takes to be funny. | |||
Release
editThe official trailer was released on January 20, 2022.[5] The series premiered on Prime Video on February 4, 2022.[4]
References
edit- ^ Hailu, Selome (5 January 2022). "'Phat Tuesdays' Gets Premiere Date at Amazon Prime Video". Variety. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Braxton, Greg (20 January 2022). "In the 1990s, comedy helped heal a 'divided' L.A. This new docuseries tells the story". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Kevin (6 January 2022). "Guy Torry's 'Phat Tuesdays' Prime Video docuseries lands its premiere date". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (5 January 2022). "'Phat Tuesdays' Docuseries From Guy Torry & Reginald Hudlin Gets Prime Video Series Greenlight, Premiere Date". Deadline. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Urban, Sasha (20 January 2022). "PBS Drops 'Sanditon' Season 2 Trailer; Roku Announces 'Doomlands' Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved 26 January 2022.