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51. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 5,001
52. Ratboy (1986)
PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Several shady and shallow people try to profit, one after the other, from a physically deformed teenager whose face looks like a snout of a rodent and who lives hidden in a city garbage dump, alone and miserable.
Director: Sondra Locke | Stars: Sondra Locke, Robert Townsend, Christopher Hewett, Larry Hankin
Votes: 779
53. Sprung (1997)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
Two pairs of best friends - Montel & Clyde and Brandy & Adina meet at the party, where Clyde makes Adina think he is very rich and gets her into bed the same evening. When Adina finds out ... See full summary »
Director: Rusty Cundieff | Stars: Tisha Campbell, Rusty Cundieff, Paula Jai Parker, Joe Torry
Votes: 1,274 | Gross: $7.55M
54. I Got the Hook Up (1998)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Crime
Two small-time scam artists, Black and Blue, sell boomboxes and broken TVs from their van in a parking lot. When a shipment of cellular phones comes to them by mistake, they soon find themselves targeted by the FBI and gangsters.
Director: Michael Martin | Stars: Master P, Anthony Johnson, Gretchen Palmer, Frantz Turner
Votes: 2,421 | Gross: $10.31M
55. Frank's Place (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A professor from Boston runs his late father's New Orleans restaurant.
Stars: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Votes: 521
56. White Famous (2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.
Stars: Jay Pharoah, Jacob Ming-Trent, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lonnie Chavis
Votes: 1,702
57. Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
R | 89 min | Comedy
A Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer with a black family. Will they fit in?
Director: Timothy A. Chey | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Pam Grier, Margaret Cho, Dante Basco
Votes: 2,633
58. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 685
59. Ride (1998)
R | 90 min | Comedy
A group of young people take an old bus from Harlem to Miami to make a rap music video there.
Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Melissa De Sousa, John Witherspoon, Cedric The Entertainer, Malik Yoba
Votes: 832 | Gross: $5.48M
60. The First Family (2012– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Centers on an African-American family in the White House.
Stars: Christopher B. Duncan, Kellita Smith, Jackée Harry, Khylin Rhambo
Votes: 360
61. The Comedy Store (2020)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.
Stars: Jim Carrey, Bill Burr, Bobby Lee, Howie Mandel
Votes: 1,315
62. You Again? (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Henry Willows has been divorced for ten years when his son Matt suddenly moves in. Matt is an irresponsible 17-year-old and sparks fly between conservative Henry and his son. Enid is Harry's housekeeper.
Stars: Jack Klugman, John Stamos, Elizabeth Bennett, Valerie Landsburg
Votes: 134
63. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez
Votes: 466
64. Mind of Mencia (2005–2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Carlos Mencia is speaking his mind and taking no prisoners. Enter the Mind of Mencia and get ready for a merciless mix of up close stand-up, unconventional street interviews, and shocking commercial parodies.
Stars: Carlos Mencia, Joseph Mencia, Brad Williams, Norma Michaels
Votes: 6,488
65. I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019)
Not Rated | 107 min | Comedy
Best friends and old-school street hustlers Black and Blue went legit twenty years ago when they opened their family restaurant. But with the health inspector threatening to shut them down,... See full summary »
Director: Corey Grant | Stars: Johnny 'Koolout' Starks, Farrah Laurel Abraham, Alexandru Achindinov, Rosa Acosta
Votes: 436
66. The Tracy Morgan Show (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Tracy Morgan plays an owner of an auto-repair shop who is married with two kids. Tamela Jones from "Head of State" plays his wife and rapper Heavy "D" plays one of the mechanics.
Stars: Tracy Morgan, Tamala Jones, Marc John Jefferies, Bobb'e J. Thompson
Votes: 283
67. Cosmic Slop (1994 TV Movie)
83 min | Sci-Fi
A science fiction anthology series that aired on HBO. It was hosted by Parliament lead singer George Clinton. It also starred Casey Kasem, Robert Guillaume, and Anthony Anderson.
Directors: Reginald Hudlin, Warrington Hudlin, Kevin Rodney Sullivan | Stars: Jorge Ameer, Larry Anderson, Noëlle Balfour, Jason Bernard
Votes: 286
68. Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! (1991)
Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy
Professor Gangreen attempts to brainwash the world; a police assistant and a tomatologist team up to stop him.
Director: John De Bello | Stars: Debi Fares, Rick Rockwell, John Witherspoon, John Astin
Votes: 1,708
69. Reality Queen! (2020)
84 min | Comedy
Reality Queen follows an heiress' quest, chronicled by renowned BBC journalist Diana Smeltmarlin, to show the world that she isn't just another "It" Girl and pretentious celebutante.
Director: Steven Jay Bernheim | Stars: Julia Faye West, Denise Richards, Mike Tyson, Kate Orsini
Votes: 314
70. Kidnapped (1987)
R | 100 min | Thriller
Sisters Bonnie and Debbie visit San Diego on Debbie's sixteenth birthday. After telling a sleazy pickup artist to take a hike, he follows them to the zoo and has Debbie kidnapped on behalf ... See full summary »
Director: Howard Avedis | Stars: David Naughton, Barbara Crampton, Lance LeGault, Chick Vennera
Votes: 224
71. Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A stand-up comedy series from Russell Simmons showcasing legendary comedians including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Martin Lawrence, DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more.
Stars: Kid Capri, Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley, Russell Simmons
Votes: 625
72. The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Craig Kilborn interviews Celebrity guests, with sketch-comedy thrown in.
Stars: Craig Kilborn, Kip Madsen, Jay Phillips, Ram Ord
Votes: 812
73. Murder Was the Case: The Movie (1995 Video)
TV-MA | 18 min | Short, Comedy, Crime
Follows the exploits of Snoop Doggy Dogg as he gets shot, and makes a deal with the devil to survive.
Directors: Dr. Dre, Fab 5 Freddy, F. Gary Gray, Ricky Harris | Stars: Snoop Dogg, Charlie Murphy, Gregory Scott Cummins, Freez Luv
Votes: 668
74. Chick Magnet (2011 Video)
R | 93 min | Comedy
What if you had a magic shirt that made you irresistible to women? Let the chicks fall where they may.
Director: Ryan R. Williams | Stars: Jeff Venables, Meili Cady, Josh Beren, Jeff Sloniker
Votes: 1,095
75. Waynehead (1996–1997)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
This show is about a 10 year-old boy who is trying to deal with the problems of pre-adolescence in his neighborhood in lower Manhattan.
Stars: Orlando Brown, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Jamil Walker Smith, Shawn Wayans
Votes: 271
76. Boosters LA (2022)
TV-MA | 95 min | Comedy
Boosting clothes has been and still is a big business in America. A group of new age boosters living in Los Angeles, years after the Riots led by James and Lisa boost from the wealthy and sell to the poor in hopes of opening their own clothing store.
Director: Melanie Comarcho | Stars: Melanie Comarcho, James Black, Boogie B. Montrell, Eric Blake
Votes: 33
77. Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991)
R | 89 min | Comedy
The laughs and overlapping love lives of a handful of raunchy stand-up comics at a late-night L.A. comedy club. Dukie's is an L.A. hot-spot featuring a lineup of both novice and notorious comedians who get big laughs with dirty jokes.
Director: Topper Carew | Stars: Martin Lawrence, John Witherspoon, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Jedda Jones
Votes: 7,152 | Gross: $0.98M
78. An Evening at the Improv (1981–1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Classic showcase for stand up comedy.
Stars: Budd Friedman, Bobby Collins, Rick Overton, Franklyn Ajaye
Votes: 152
79. Gotham Comedy Live (2012– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Standup comedians at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City
Stars: Jim Breuer, Heather McDonald, Bret Ernst, Jimmy Failla
Votes: 62
80. The D.L. Hughley Show (2019– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Late night interviews hosted by D.L. Hughley with co-host Jasmine Sanders covering news highlights, politics, cultural trends and issues impacting the African American community.
Stars: D.L. Hughley, Jasmine Sanders, Geoff Brown, J. Mandyam
Votes: 49
81. Dying Laughing (2016)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of stand-up comedians.
Directors: Lloyd Stanton, Paul Toogood | Stars: Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, Max Alexander
Votes: 560
82. The Hustle (2008)
R | 97 min | Comedy
Pest exterminators Freddie and Junior keep stumbling into trouble on the job fighting rich ladies, roaches, grumpy pawn shop owners and meter maids when suddenly they're in way over their heads, owing an Asian Karate World mobster $10,000.
Director: Deon Taylor | Stars: Charlie Murphy, Al Shearer, Tamala Jones, Brigitte Nielsen
Votes: 405
83. Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime (1987 TV Movie)
Comedy
1980's HBO Special showcasing African American comedian Robert Townsend.
Directors: Walter C. Miller, Robert Townsend | Stars: Robert Townsend, Paul Mooney, Don Reed, Howard Hewett
Votes: 43
84. Sunday in Paris (1991 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A pilot for an unsold NBC series. A single woman with three children realizes that her family has lost sight of their values and gives up her career as a daytime-drama actress in New York ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Brandon Quintin Adams, Debbie Allen, Hasan Almontashri, Essence Atkins
Votes: 32
85. Friday: Deleted Scenes (1999 Video)
8 min | Short, Comedy
Deleted scenes from the film 'Friday'.
Stars: Ice Cube, Angela Means, Chris Tucker, Yvette Wilson
Votes: 83
86. Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen (2010)
Comedy
When 80s B-movie icon Tim Thomerson wakes up one day to realize the acting roles are not coming his way any more, he sets out on a quest to find his former co-star Lance Henriksen to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Worth | Stars: Tim Thomerson, Lance Henriksen, Natasha Alam, Sheila Atkinson
Votes: 70
87. Sister Circle Live (2017–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Sister Circle is a daily talk show that empowers and inspires black woman to live their best life by tackling relationships, parenting, fitness, and personal finance issues.
Stars: Summer Jackson, Tamika Scott, Daneille Dani. Canada, Jernard Wells
Votes: 37
88. The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards (2018 TV Special)
TV-14 | 126 min | News
Michael Che and Colin Jost host television's biggest night, honoring the year's best shows.
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Paul Briganti | Stars: Colin Jost, Michael Che, Tituss Burgess, Louie Anderson
Votes: 245
89. Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | Animation, Comedy
It's Christmas time in Boo York and D-Roc, Dee-Dee, Chad, Slim and the entire Boo Crew discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Director: Shawn Wayans | Stars: Jon Abrahams, George Gore II, David Alan Grier, Buddy Johnson
Votes: 81
90. Curtsy, Mister (2017)
82 min | Documentary, Drama
This is the story of a little boy who gets trapped in a pair of slingback shoes.
Director: Angela Robinson Witherspoon | Stars: Ronnie Grant, Susan L. Taylor, Joey Mills, Anthony Barboza
91. Fashion News Live (2004– )
News
Rocco Leo Gaglioti travels the world interviewing stars and fashion designers from all over the world to showcase on his show Fashion News Live
Stars: Rocco Leo Gaglioti, J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, Carson Kressley
Votes: 77
92. DashieXP (2010– )
TV-MA | Comedy
Binge watch funny ass skits of ghetto jobs, places and people. Language warning though.
Stars: Charlie Guzman, Troy Pindell, Bb, Joey Engelman
Votes: 82
93. The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 133 min
Awards show celebrating and honoring television's best; Jimmy Kimmel host; H.E.R. performs.
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Glenn F. Clements, Whit Conway, James B. Merryman | Stars: Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Jean Smart, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 216
94. Jay-Z: I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) (2000 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Jay-Z performs in the music video "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" from the album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia" recorded for Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam Records. Jay-Z plays his stereo in ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Meyers | Stars: Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Damon Dash, Jermaine Dupri
Votes: 23
95. The Boys (1992 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Khiry Abdul-Samad, Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Tajh Abdul-Samad, Bilal Abdul-Samad
Votes: 20
96. The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Directors: Walter C. Miller, Robert Townsend | Stars: Tommy Davidson, Robin Harris, Howard Hewett, Damon Wayans
Votes: 86
97. High Freakquency (1998)
90 min | Comedy
A day in the life of an urban radio station.
Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: John Witherspoon, Marcus Chong, A.J. Johnson, Deon Richmond
Votes: 75
98. Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic (2008 Video)
17 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Tichina Arnold, Rodney Barnes, Jeff Bennett, Brian J. Cowan
99. Townsend Television (1993– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Features guests from movies, television and music; and regular shorts like private investigator extraordinare, "Nigel Spider".
Stars: Robert Townsend, John Witherspoon, Barry Diamond, Paula Jai Parker
Votes: 18
100. Lip Sync Battle: It Takes Two (2019 Music Video)
Music
Director: Ira Rosensweig | Stars: LL Cool J, Chrissy Teigen, John Witherspoon
Votes: 28