Keep on laughing: BET’s “ComicView” reboot has been renewed for Season 2.
\n\nBET has ordered 20 more episodes of the revived stand-up franchise, which premiered in June as “ComicView: Rooftop Series.” Chris “CP” Powell returns as host of the program, which will see 60 comedians performing on a Hollywood rooftop.
\n\nVeteran comics Affion Crockett, Cocoa Brown, Lavell Crawford and Luenell join the Season 2 lineup alongside rising talent.
\n\n“I’m beyond proud and excited to be back at the helm for Season 2 of ‘ComicView: Rooftop Series,’” Powell said. “Season 1 was amazing, and this season promises to be even better, with bigger comics and even bigger laughs. BET being back at the forefront of stand-up comedy just feels right!”
\n\n“ComicView” first aired in 1992 as a nationally broadcast showcase for up-and-coming comics. The show became a pillar of Black comedy and a launchpad for talent that would go on to become huge names in stand-up, including D.L. Hughley, Sommore, Cedric the Entertainer and Bruce Bruce.
\n\nThe series rotated hosts throughout its initial run from 1992 to 2008, and it was briefly revived in 2014. After a nine-year absence, the show returned in 2024 as a four-episode series hosted by Mike…
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