Russell Brand performs an excerpt from his 2006 Standup Show Shame. Continue reading
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Category: Wildin Out Wednesday
1/21/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Jenifer Lewis and Shangela
Jenifer Lewis and Shangela, a scripted series, follows the comic adventures of Ms. Lewis and D.J. Pierce (aka Shangela) as the show biz mega-diva mentors the up-and-coming drag performer, who lives in the basement apartment of her Hollywood mansion. Continue reading
1/14/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Kim Wayans – In Living Color
Kim N. Wayans is an actress, comedian, producer, writer and director. Wayans is the sister of Keenen Ivory, Damon, Sr., Marlon, Shawn and Nadia Wayans. She is best known for her numerous roles on the Fox sketch-comedy show In Living Color (1990-94).
1/8/14 Wildin Out Wednesday: Chappelle’s Show Charlie Murphy True Hollywood Stories – Prince (Uncensored)
Comedian Charlie Murphy tells the story of his 1985 encounter with Prince. Murphy and his entourage are invited by Prince to his home. Prince challenges Murphy and his crew to play him and the Revolution in a game of basketball- the shirts against the blouses. Continue reading
12/31/14 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: We Say Goodbye To Three Comics Legends
On the last day of the 2014 Out and About NYC Magazine would like to say goodbye to three comedy legends. Joan Rivers whose sudden accidental death shocked us all. Robin Williams; his suicide made him a real life Pagliacci- the clown whose happy face masked his deep sadness. And Bill Cosby who managed to murder his own reputation. O&A presents a glimpse at these “laugh makers” with The Roast Of Joan Rivers UNCENSORED, Mrs Doubtfire final scene, and Bill Cosby’s Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids in Diabetic Spanish Fly The Lost Episode.
12/24/14 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Martin- Holiday Blues
Gina and Martin take a trip to Philadelphia for the Christmas Holiday, but get stuck at a bus station. Continue reading
12/17/14 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Sanford and Son- Ebenezer Sanford
Sanford and Son is television sitcom, based on the BBC’s Steptoe and Son, that ran on the NBC television network from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977. Sanford and Son stars Redd Foxx as Fred G. Sanford, a widower and junk dealer living at 9114 S. Central Avenue in the Watts neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles, California. Demond Wilson played his son Lamont Sanford.
Known for its edgy racial humor, running gags and catch phrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC’s answer to CBS’s All in the Family. Sanford and Son has been hailed as the precursor to many other African American sitcoms. It was a ratings hit throughout its six-season run. Continue reading
12/10/14 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Jingle Ballerz Hip Hop Nativity
Saturday Night Live (SNL) spoofed MTV with a fake Jingle Ballerz Hip Hop Nativity special, the SNL portrays rappers and hip hop artists including Justin Bieber Rihanna, Eminem, Rick Ross, Kanye West, and Beyonce- played by musical guest Nikki Minaj Continue reading
12/3/14 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is a writer, comedian, actress, and voice artist. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. In 2004, Entertainment Weekly named Sykes as one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is well-known for her role as Barbara Baran on The New Adventures of Old Christine and for her appearances on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Continue reading
11/26/14 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: All In The Family
All in the Family is a sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS television network from January 12, 1971, to April 8, 1979. The show revolves around the life of a working class bigot and his family. Produced by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin the series starred Carroll O’Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, and Sally Struthers.
The show broke ground in its depiction of issues previously considered unsuitable for U.S. network television comedy. Themes such as racism, homosexuality, women’s liberation, rape, miscarriage, abortion, breast cancer, the Vietnam War, menopause, and impotence. Through depicting these controversial issues, the series became arguably one of television’s most influential comedic programs, as it injected the sitcom format with more realistic and topical conflicts. Continue reading
