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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,874
2. Good Times (1974–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
Stars: Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
Votes: 8,151
3. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,847
4. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,805
5. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Votes: 9,413
6. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,974
7. Brewster's Millions (1985)
PG | 102 min | Comedy
A minor-league baseball player must spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million. However, he's not allowed to own any assets, destroy the money, gift it, give it to charity, or tell anyone about the deal.
Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins
Votes: 43,204 | Gross: $38.80M
8. Dr. Phil (2002–2023)
TV-14 | 45 min | Talk-Show
Talk show in which Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Stars: Phil McGraw, Madison Graber, Robin McGraw, T.D. Jakes
Votes: 4,276
9. The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
PG | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.
Director: Steve Rash | Stars: Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis
Votes: 10,010 | Gross: $14.36M
10. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,777
11. Bamboozled (2000)
R | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Rapaport
Votes: 12,373 | Gross: $2.27M
12. In the Army Now (1994)
PG | 91 min | Comedy, War
Two misguided youths join the reserves to make some money for their entrepreneurial dreams. No sooner than they finish basic training are they called up to do their part to save the free world.
Director: Daniel Petrie Jr. | Stars: Pauly Shore, Lori Petty, Andy Dick, David Alan Grier
Votes: 14,718 | Gross: $28.86M
13. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,323
14. Meet the Blacks (2016)
R | 94 min | Comedy, Horror
As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life, their arrival in Beverly Hills is timed with that city's annual purge, where all crime is legal for twelve hours.
Director: Deon Taylor | Stars: Mike Epps, Zulay Henao, Alex Henderson, Bresha Webb
Votes: 37,896 | Gross: $9.09M
15. Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
R | 81 min | Comedy
An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood.
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois
Votes: 6,400 | Gross: $5.23M
16. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,260
17. Bustin' Loose (1981)
R | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Failed parolee Joe Braxton has one last shot at redemption: by driving school kids from Philadelphia to Washington State.
Directors: Oz Scott, Michael Schultz | Stars: Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Angel Ramirez Jr., Jimmy Hughes
Votes: 3,724 | Gross: $31.26M
18. 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
19. Which Way Is Up? (1977)
R | 94 min | Comedy
Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his wife Annie Mae and his sexually-obsessed father Rufus.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward
Votes: 1,997 | Gross: $17.00M
20. The Roseanne Show (1997–2000)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show hosted by Roseanne Barr.
Stars: Roseanne Barr, Michael Fishman, Dailey Pike, Ellen Cleghorne
Votes: 398
21. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
R | 97 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
After severely burning himself in a drug incident, a comedian has a near death experience in which he reviews his life.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser
Votes: 2,003 | Gross: $18.03M
22. Howard Stern on Demand (2005–2013)
TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A collection of the "best of" The Howard Stern Show in selected clips and segments, streaming On Demand. From Silly to Sexy. It's Howard and Crew at their "Best"? Shocking.
Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Artie Lange, Gary Dell'Abate
Votes: 850
23. Showtime at the Apollo (1987– )
TV-14 | Comedy, Music
Stars: Steve Harvey, Kiki Shepard, Sinbad, Mo'Nique
Votes: 192
24. 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
25. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Richard Pryor, Patti LaBelle, Huey P. Newton, Jennifer Lee Pryor
Votes: 5,828 | Gross: $30.00M
26. Hollywood Squares (1998–2004)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
Stars: Tom Bergeron, Shadoe Stevens, Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Mull
Votes: 1,073
27. Good Hair (2009)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
Director: Jeff Stilson | Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton, Tanya Crumel
Votes: 6,220 | Gross: $4.16M
28. 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
29. The Oscars (2022 TV Special)
TV-14 | 170 min | Biography
The 94th Academy Awards held on March 27th, 2022. Hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, it honors films released in 2021. A scandal surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock occurs.
Directors: Glenn Weiss, Troy Miller | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, Lily James, Jake Gyllenhaal, Timothée Chalamet
Votes: 1,152
30. Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.
Director: Joe Layton | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton, Jesse Jackson
Votes: 4,410 | Gross: $36.30M
31. Pryor's Place (1984–1985)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Richard Pryor tells educational stories of his youth at a special urban neighborhood.
Stars: Richard Pryor, Akili Prince, The Krofft Puppets, Cliffy Magee
Votes: 149
32. 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
33. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 218
34. Carter's Army (1970 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 70 min | Drama, War
A racist officer is put in charge of a squad of black troops charged with taking an important bridge from the Germans.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Stephen Boyd, Robert Hooks, Susan Oliver, Roosevelt Grier
Votes: 611
35. Homie Spumoni (2006)
R | 90 min | Comedy
All his life, African-American Renato has been raised in an Italian-American family, completely unaware that he is Black; when his birthparents materialize, he re-examines what his true heritage is.
Director: Mike Cerrone | Stars: Donald Faison, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Mooney
Votes: 766
36. DTLA (2012– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
The relationships and sex lives of eight friends with varied ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientations that work and live in the vibrant community of Downtown Los Angeles.
Stars: Darryl Stephens, Ernest Pierce, Marshelle Fair, Matthew Stephen Herrick
Votes: 437
37. Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983 TV Special)
R | 83 min | Documentary, Comedy
Part live stand-up performance, part documentary, this film is one of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney
Votes: 2,449 | Gross: $16.16M
38. Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2002–2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A Comedy Central talk show that featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
Stars: Colin Quinn, Nick Di Paolo, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton
Votes: 738
39. The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2012)
Comedy, Talk-Show
It is a late night talk show akin to "The Tonight Show," with comedienne Mo'Nique at the helm.
Stars: Mo'Nique, Rodney Perry, Tamala Jones, Tia Mowry
Votes: 162
40. The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010–2011)
TV-MA | 30 min | Talk-Show
Comedians sit around talking about comedy and world issues with host, Paul Provenza.
Stars: Paul Provenza, Jeffrey Ross, Kumail Nanjiani, Rick Overton
Votes: 539
41. 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
42. I Love the '80s (2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »
Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Andrew Dice Clay
Votes: 1,776
43. Call Me Claus (2001 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Family
Lucy's a producer on a home shopping channel. She hires the real Santa as Santa. He has to find his replacement as the real Santa in 4 weeks. Lucy is unknowingly the only candidate left.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Nigel Hawthorne, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Victor Garber
Votes: 2,833
44. Laugh Factory (1979– )
Comedy
Stars: Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Nealon, Chris D'Elia, Erik Griffin
Votes: 90
45. FTA (1972)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Available for the first time since it mysteriously disappeared in 1972 after only one week in theaters, this raucous film is a riveting slice of the Vietnam anti-war movement.
Director: Francine Parker | Stars: Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Pamela Donegan, Len Chandler
Votes: 476
46. Sunset Strip (2012)
TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary
A documentary on the famous Los Angeles street.
Director: Hans Fjellestad | Stars: Cisco Adler, Lou Adler, Ahmed Ahmed, Tommy Alastra
Votes: 824
47. 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
48. Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013)
R | 83 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and times of Richard Pryor.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: David Banks, Rona Barrett, David Brinkley, Skip Brittenham
Votes: 1,727
49. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 414
50. The Arsenio Hall Show (2013–2014)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Nineteen years after the original run, Hall returned with another season of his late-night talk show. The show predominately featured African-American celebrities.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Alex Al, Robin DiMaggio, Hugh Moore
Votes: 393