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Geoff Bennett on the history of Black comedy from vaudeville to sitcoms

Mar 31, 2026 · 9m
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  • Geoff Bennett's 'Black Out Loud' traces the history of Black comedy.
  • The book covers comedy from vaudeville through 90s sitcoms.
  • Bennett discusses minstrelsy's influence and the representation of Black experiences.

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Geoff Bennett
British motorcycle speedway rider · 2 podcast appearances
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