9/10/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Celebrity Trial Jury Selection

Dave sounds off during the jury selection for a few high-profile court cases.
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8/8/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Thomas Jefferson Meets Sally Hemings – SNL

Thomas Jefferson (Robert De Niro) meets his new slave, Sally Hemings (Maya Rudolph), and quickly becomes infatuated with her. His fellow statesmen (Jimmy Fallon, Chris Parnell) comment that he’s known for only dating “black chicks. Continue reading

9/5/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout on Shindig 1965


Jackie Wilson was called Mr. Excitement for good reason. With dazzling stage moves and a soaring voice that handled soul, rhythm & blues, rock ‘n roll, standards and more with power, passion & panache, it’s no surprise that generations of artists like Elvis Presley, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Usher and Bruno Mars have cited him as a huge influence. Continue reading

8/3/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: A Black Lady Sketch Show- On My Own

Everytime I get dumped, here comes Patti LaBelle! A Black Lady Sketch Show is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. Continue reading

8/23/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Misty Copeland – The Arsenio Hall Show (Interview and Performance)

Misty Copeland literally leaped into the public consciousness through a well orchestrated and highly visible media campaign. Her performances with music icon Prince helped catapulted Copeland into the public eye.  Continue reading

8/18/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Griffin King of Comedy- The Black Bible (Jesus, Moses, Adam and Eve

Eddie Griffin is teaching Bible Study from the Black Bible todays lesson Jesus, Moses, Adam and Eve. Continue reading

8/15/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – For The Good Times

For the Good Times written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968.  The song became a staple of soul singer Al Green‘s concert repertoire in the 1970s,  also featured as a studio recording on his 1972 album I’m Still In Love With You Continue reading

8/4/19 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: The Kings Of Tap- Gregory Hines, Bunny Briggs, Buster Brown, Jimmy Slyde and Sandman Sims


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Gregory Hines hosts tap legends Jimmy Slyde, Bunny Briggs, Buster Brown and Sandman Simms for the 1989 PBS special Gregory Hines’ Tap Dance in America. Continue reading

7/28/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: You Can’t Pray The Gay Away- Laura Bell Bundy

You Can’t Pray The Gay Away,  a 2017 Skits-O-Frenic episode Broadway veteran Laura Bell Bundy.   Continue reading