Dark Side of Comedy

2022
Dark Side of Comedy

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Robin Williams Oct 17, 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.

EP2 Sam Kinison Oct 24, 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.

EP3 Joan Rivers Oct 31, 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.

EP4 Carlos Mencia Nov 07, 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.

EP5 Phil Hartman Nov 14, 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.

EP6 Tracy Morgan Nov 21, 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.

EP7 Family Matters Nov 28, 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.

EP8 Ellen DeGeneres Dec 05, 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.

EP9 Norm MacDonald Dec 12, 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.

EP10 Gilda Radner Dec 19, 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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Released: 16 August 2022 Returning Series
Producted By: Vice TV
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Official Website: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/dark-side-of-comedy
Synopsis

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

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Dave Foley

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