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Amazon's Phat Tuesdays docuseries to celebrate The Comedy Store's influential showcase for Black comedians
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Oscar-nominated filmmaker Reginald Hudlin will direct the three-episode docuseries on the weekly showcase that Guy Torry created at The Comedy Store following the 1992 L.A. Riots. Interview subjects include Anthony Anderson, Tichina Arnold, Nick Cannon, Dave Chappelle, Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Lil Rel Howery, Regina King, Jo Koy, Luenell, Flame Monroe, Jay Pharoah, Craig Robinson, JB Smoove, Chris Tucker and Kym Whitley. Phat Tuesdays premieres Feb. 4.
TOPICS: The Comedy Store, Phat Tuesdays, Guy Torry, Reginald Hudlin, Documentaries, Standup Comedy
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