Homey Don't Play That!: The Story of In Living Color and the

Homey Don't Play That!: The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution

Discover the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and lasting impact of the trailblazing sketch comedy show that upended television, launched the careers of some of our biggest stars, and changed the way we talk, think, and laugh about race: In Living Color.

Few television shows revolutionized comedy as profoundly or have had such an enormous and continued impact on our culture as In Living Color. Inspired by Richard Pryor, Carol Burnett, and Eddie Murphy, Keenen Ivory Wayans created a television series unlike any that had come before it. Along the way, he introduced the world to Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier, Rosie Perez, and Jennifer Lopez, not to mention his own brothers Damon, Marlon, and Shawn Wayans. In Living Color shaped American culture in ways both seen and unseen, and was part of a sea change that moved black comedy and hip-hop culture from the shadows into the spotlight.

Now, Homey Donâ‚¬t Play That reveals the complete, captivating story of how In Living Color overcame enormous odds to become a major, zeitgeist-seizing hit. Through exclusive interviews with the cast, writers, producers, and network executives, this insightful and entertaining chronicle follows the showâ‚¬s ups and downs, friendships and feuds, tragedies and triumphs, sketches and scandals, the famous and the infamous, unveiling a vital piece of history in the evolution of comedy, television, and black culture.
Country USA
Brand 37 Ink
Manufacturer 37 Ink
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781501143328
ReleaseDate 2018-02-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781501143328

Country	USA
Brand	37 Ink
Manufacturer	37 Ink
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781501143328
ReleaseDate	2018-02-06
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781501143328

Homey Don't Play That!: The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution

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