Among her many comedic influences Johnson cites Richard Pryor, noted for his honest, uncensored and gritty delivery, as well as female comedy icons Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Betty White who inspire her with their willingness to think outside of the box, depart from social expectations and...
Wanda Smith BHR Hollywood Reports ... Senior Vice President Rick Caffey of V103 sent a touching messages for Smith as he announced her death. He said: "Our hearts are weighing heavier today as we grieve the loss of our beloved Wanda Smith. "Someone who always made us smile ...
The use of black comedians in horror comedies even extended to major studio productions, with Moreland featured inKing of the Zombies,Revenge of the Zombiesand severalCharlie Chanmysteries. Willie Best, meanwhile, played Bob Hope’s sidekick (credited as his “boy”) inThe Ghost Breakers, Eddie ...
and especially the casting. The series, set in the Old West, featured numerous Native American characters, none of whom were played by actual Native Americans. Instead, their roles were filled by white comedians like Frank de Kova and Don Diamond. ...
GEORGE HOLLAND, father of the late George. Holland, and of E. M. and Jos. Holland, and who was known as one of the great comedians of the old stock days, made his appearance with Wood and Christy's Minstrels in New York City, December 21, 1857, playing female parts in black-face,...
Broadcast on NBC from 1968 to 1973, “Laugh-In” was a sketch-comedy series hosted by the comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. It featured Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Henry Gibson, Arte Johnson and Lily Tomlin as regular performers. Its antic segments were often linked via narration by Mr. ...
Well, only if you’re Black. Because that is when you actually have to PROVE your humanity, instead of having it given to you. Because even in death, they won’t let your soul rest without smearing it with dirt. Even though, if you’re white, you can shoot up an entire movie theat...