The rest was history-and we mean that literally, as the now three-time Emmy nominated A Black Lady Sketch Show made history as the first all-Black woman cast and writer’s room. But that "no" worked out for the better when she got a call from actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae. The 41-year-old comedian is breaking barriers-and leaving viewers in stitches along the way.ĭuring a virtual "sip and chat" with Hearst Black Culture, an affinity group with Oprah Magazine’s parent company, in August, Thede shared that she originally pitched A Black Lady Sketch Showwith another network that didn't accept the show.
But before Robin Thede brought Black women front and center of the genre, you’d likely never seen it done quite like this before. It's likely that thanks to shows like Saturday Night Live and In Living Color, you're familiar with the concept of sketch comedy series.
The show produces quick, hilarious storylines with celebrity guests like Angela Bassett.Its creator Robin Thede shared her experience about its foundation during a virtual conversation with Hearst Black Culture on August 24.A Black Lady Sketch Show, a sketch comedy show that debuted in August 2018 on HBO, stars Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunso.
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