Dark Side of Comedy
5/5
Année : 2022
Nombre de saisons : 2
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 44 minutes
Genre(s) : Documentaire
Explore the intensely personal journeys of the world’s most beloved comics, and the struggles that they encounter behind the mask, through first-person storytelling, incredible archival, and evocative recreations.
Saisons
Saison 1
Saison 2
Épisodes
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Épisode 1 - Chris Farley
16 août 2022 - 3/5
Struggling with addiction and a low self-image, Chris Farley's friends at "Saturday Night Live" conspired to help save him.
Épisode 2 - Andrew Dice Clay
23 août 2022 - 3/5
Andrew Dice Clay's controversial brand of comedy found a huge base with white men in America.
Épisode 3 - Roseanne Barr
30 août 2022 - 3/5
Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind but her impulse may have cost her her career.
Épisode 4 - Artie Lange
6 septembre 2022 - 3/5
Artie Lange enjoys mainstream success as a comedian, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhood traumas, threatens to thwart his ambition and life.
Épisode 5 - Richard Pryor
13 septembre 2022 - 3/5
Richard Pryor confronts America with brutal honesty, but while he fights for a voice on stage, he is losing his own battle to drugs and family trauma.
Épisode 6 - Dustin Diamond
20 septembre 2022 - 3/5
Dustin Diamond found fame but when it ended, Dustin was lost, descending into one tragic chapter after another.
Épisode 7 - Greg Giraldo
27 septembre 2022 - 3/5
Roastmaster. Road warrior. Addict. Dad. How beloved comedian Greg Giraldo's career - and life - was sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.
Épisode 8 - Brett Butler
5 octobre 2022 - 4/5
Money. Success. Respect. Brett Butler had it all. Here's how the fiercely original stand-up and sitcom star gained everything... only to lose it all.
Épisode 9 - Freddie Prinze
12 octobre 2022 - 5/5
A working class Peurto Rican kid, Freddie Prinze exploded onto the comedy scene but his overnight fame came to an abrupt end.
Épisode 10 - Maria Bamford
19 octobre 2022 - 5/5
How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.
Épisode 1 - Robin Williams
17 octobre 2023
Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.
Épisode 2 - Sam Kinison
24 octobre 2023
Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success.
Épisode 3 - Joan Rivers
31 octobre 2023
Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.
Épisode 4 - Carlos Mencia
7 novembre 2023
Carlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic downfalls in comedy history.
Épisode 5 - Phil Hartman
14 novembre 2023
Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.
Épisode 6 - Tracy Morgan
21 novembre 2023
Tracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive SNL, and substance abuse. But a brutal car accident and two-week coma made him finally confront his childhood demons.
Épisode 7 - Family Matters
28 novembre 2023
Family Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who are still dealing with trauma and addiction.
Épisode 8 - Ellen DeGeneres
5 décembre 2023
Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing--one that would tarnish her image forever.
Épisode 9 - Norm MacDonald
12 décembre 2023
On SNL and beyond, Norm MacDonald was legendary for his fearless comedy. But his controversial persona concealed a serious gambling problem and a secret that he took to his grave.
Épisode 10 - Gilda Radner
19 décembre 2023
Gilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material.
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DARK SIDE OF COMEDY (Season 2 Trailer)
04/03/2024
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