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‘Comic View’ Is Back After 16-Year Hiatus

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‘Comic View’ Is Back After 16-Year Hiatus

Comic View is back! Remember that show? Yes, it’s coming back and will be streaming on BET+.

So here’s what happened. The comic show just vanished from BET 16 years ago. Like poof, gone. Now it’s resurrected for a four-episode BET+ extravaganza, hosted by none other than Mike Epps.

Oh but wait, the revival show was taped before a live audience at Kevin Hart‘s Hartbeat Weekend 2023 in Sin City, that’s Las Vegas if you’ve been under a rock. But more importantly the new Comic View features stand-up acts from Brandi Denise, Jayski, DC Young Fly, Tony Roberts, Navv Greene, Bresha Webb, Tommy Davidson, Lavar Walker and Tacarra Williams. The show will also features the televised stand-up debut of rapper T.I.

The series, originally debuted way back in 1992 and abruptly ended in 2008. That’s where Hart cut his teeth as host. Previous comedians who hosted include D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Sommore.

Hart is serving as executive producer for the comeback of Comic View along with Epps, Jeff Clanagan, Bryan Smiley and Leslie Small. Jonathan Burch is producing with Nicole Pasminski as supervising producer and Chris Spencer as consulting producer. Hart’s Hartbeat is also producing. 

Again, Comic View is back and will stream on BET+ on March 14.

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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Teams with BET to Revive ‘ComicView’

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Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Teams with BET to Revive 'ComicView'

Hartbeat and BET have announced their partnership to revive the beloved standup comedy franchise, ComicView, after a nine-year absence.

The new season of ComicView will kick off with live tapings during Hartbeat Weekend at Resorts World Las Vegas from July 6-9. Hosted by Mike Epps, the show will feature a mix of emerging talents and fan-favorite comedians, including Tommy Davidson, Tacarra Williams, Tony T. Roberts, Bresha Webb, D.C. Young Fly, and the standup debut of rapper T.I. (Tip Harris).

“Developing opportunities to spotlight emerging voices in comedy and connect audiences through laughter and joy has long been part of Hartbeat’s mission, making us uniquely positioned to curate and produce this series alongside BET and usher in an exciting new era for this beloved comedic institution,” said Jeff Clanagan, Hartbeat President & Chief Distribution Officer. “We are also thrilled to have Kevin Hart and Mike Epps on board as executive producers to spearhead a new era for this iconic franchise.”

“We’re excited to partner with Hartbeat to bring back our culturally iconic franchise ‘ComicView’ during Hartbeat Weekend,” said BET CEO and President Scott Mills. “Over 30 years ago, ‘ComicView’ set the footprint for stand-up specials and launched the careers of some of today’s mega-comedy stars. We can’t wait to see this new group of talented and rising comedians. We are so proud to work with this all-star production team, including Mike Epps and the impressive roster of talent that will bring you the best comedy you’ll see all year long.”

Executive-produced by Mike Epps, Kevin Hart, Jeff Clanagan, Tiffany Williams, and Angela Aguilera, ComicView promises to deliver hilarious performances. Full episodes of the show will be released later on BET.

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