The documentary seemed really rushed. I was for sure they would delve into the lives of some of the lesser talked about comedians and their influence. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the documentary, I just wished it would've been "meatier". Does that make sense?
shareI did learn tons from the book, but it left out a lot of important black comics, just to name a few:
David Alan Grier
Bill Bellamy
Shawn & Marlon Wayans
John Henton
Kim Coles
J. Anthony Brown
Willie Bryant
T.K. Carter
Jim Cato
Ellen Cleghorne
Daryl Sivad
Orlando Jones
Aries Spears
Rondell Sheridan
Doug E. Doug
Michael Winslow
Suli McCullough
Pearl Baily
WIllie Lewis
Michael Winslow
Blowfly
Willie Tyler & Lester
Hattie Noel
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Joe Clair
Mario Joyner
Skillet & Leroy
Don Bexley & Dave Turner
Patrice O’Neal