A Black Lady Sketch Show
The Corner Shop has brought comedy director Bridget Stokes aboard its roster for commercial representation in the U.S. and U.K./Europe. This marks her first representation in the advertising arena.
Stokes’ masterful comedy direction won her an Emmy for HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show...
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has unveiled the winners for the COVID-compliant edition of its 3rd Annual AAFCA TV Honors. Actress, writer, producer, and comedian Yvette Nicole Brown will serve as the host of the AAFCA TV Honors ceremony which will take place at the...
Robin Thede's face lights up when she hears that the deliciously clever humor of her "A Black Lady Sketch Show" provokes a laugh-out-loud response.
"That means the most. That's the whole point," said Thede, who created, produces and acts in the HBO show, with its critical raves underlined...
The HBO hit "Insecure" typically airs during the summer, but series creator Issa Rae has been moving like the Energizer Bunny with a schedule so booked and busy, the show's return had to be delayed.
But for good reason.
She filmed two movies ("The Photograph," "The Lovebirds"). She...
Robin Thede knew plenty of talented African-American female comedians, but only a few were getting hired on popular TV comedy shows such as "Saturday Night Live" and "Mad TV."
So, Thede decided to create her own show featuring some of the industry's funniest black women. The comic-writer-...