Shang Forbes

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.

Reverend Robert Gibbs is a young, hip pastor who temporarily takes over the helm of a Fundamentalist Baptist church while his predecessor Reverend Matthews recovers from a stroke. While trying to impress Reverend Matthews, Gibbs has to win the approval of his congregation, the Deacon board, and most importantly Reverend Matthews? daughter Divine, who has recently lost her faith in God.

HBO, BET Comedian/Producer In his 1st Hour Comedy Special. Taped in front of a packed house at the Gerald Lynch theatre, John Jay College Manhattan NYC. With production from Killer Bunny Entertainment, ( Gotham Live AXS TV) Shang Comes home to New York City to get some comedic stuff off his chest & explain why he is so “SHANGRY”. Shang blast topics from race relations, to what is the hold up with the total legalization of weed across the board, police Brutality & women taking over America By WiFi syncing their menstrual cycle & attacking The White House. Shang Continues to play to packed houses internationally & his edgy, under ground non-compromising style is a sure fire winner in his 1st One hour special.

Hustlas is a dark comedy about strife and loss. Take a wild ride with the crew of the L.A. News, a motley crew of door-to-door newspaper salesmen whose lives are forever changed during a scorching summer week in L.A. They lie, cheat, and brawl with each other to win a cash prize for the most newspapers sold. These guys will pull just about any stunt to win - even enlisting the help of a hardcore gangster!

Before he was thanking the Academy, actor-comedian Jamie Foxx was happily hosting this recurring Comedy Central showcase spotlighting some of the hottest urban comics in the business. Filmed live in Atlanta, this edition features sets from Rodney Perry (Johnson Family Vacation), Mike Estime ("Premium Blend"), Shang, Darius Bradford ("P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy"), Leon Rogers (Barbershop) and Tony Roberts (BET's "Comic View").

James and his best friend Lisa struggle to stay one step ahead of the law while heading their boosting operation through the clothing racks of LA.

Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.

A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.

The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to July 25, 1999. The series starred Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas. Originally to have been titled Father Knows Nothing, the series was one of the four sitcoms that aired as part of the original Wednesday night two-hour lineup that helped launch The WB network.

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.

Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.

Gotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series that is shot in front of an audience at the club. Each episode features routines by several comics -- a list that has included such names as David Alan Grier, Gilbert Gottfried and Artie Lange -- in what the network says is an unedited and uncensored format. In addition to the big names of the field who take the Gotham stage, the show also features up-and-comers who want to make a name for themselves in the stand-up comedy business.