Looks like BET is feeling nostalgic and returning to its stand-up comedy roots, as the network has revealed that it is bringing back ‘Comic View’.
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‘Comic View: Rooftop Series’ will span 10 episodes and feature three of today’s funniest comics per installment. Each comedian will deliver their own unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life from a Hollywood rooftop.
Hosting the revival is comedian Chris ‘CP’ Powell, one of stand-up’s rising voices. Sharing his excitement about joining the series, he said:
‘I’m super excited to be a part of this iconic brand. It’s an honor to put my name in history as one of the few hosts of ComicView. Growing up in Detroit, we didn’t always have cable, so ComicView was my go-to as an aspiring comic. It was my daily chance to experience the greats. And here I am…’
The series aims to carry the legacy of ‘Comic View’ forward while spotlighting the next wave of stand-up comics.
The lineup of comedians set to hit the stage includes Tony Roberts (Detroit), Ryan Davis (Concord, NC), Darren Fleet (Baltimore), Shuler King (Charlotte), Ian Lara (New York), D’Lai (New Orleans), Amir K (Los Angeles), Tacarra Williams (New York City), Barry Brewer (Chicago), Learnmore (Zimbabwe), Sydney Castillo (Fort Worth), Lance Woods (Bay Area), Ocean Glapion (Los Angeles), Just Nesh (Chicago), Henry Coleman (Memphis), Mario Hodge (Oakland), TBarb (Detroit), Leonard Ouzts (Charlotte), Sweet Baby Kita (Atlanta), Kevin Tate (Detroit), Precious Hall (Dallas), Kelly Kellz (Milwaukee), Michael Turner (Cincinnati), Dominique (Washington, DC), Skeet Carter (Philadelphia), Cousin Tierra (Chicago), Blaq Ron (Houston), Darrius Bennet (Austin), Correy Bell (Chicago), and Kalea McNeill (Bay Area).
The news follows Kevin Hart‘s brief revival of ‘Comic View’ in 2024, when he partnered with BET to bring the series to Hartbeat Weekend for a limited four-episode run hosted by Mike Epps.
‘Comic View: Rooftop Series’ premieres on June 30 at 9:30 PM ET on BET.
Watch the full trailer below:
