Jackie’s Back (1999) is a cult classic mockumentary that stars Jenifer Lewis as Jackie Washington, a self-absorbed, fictional R&B diva of the 1960s and 70s attempting a desperate comeback. Continue reading
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1/19/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES SPECIAL: Weekend Update Segment: Chris Rock on Martin Luther King Day – SNL
Chris Rock tries to figure out why the racists in the hot desert town of Tucson don’t want a free day off work for Martin Luther King Day. Rock points out that even James Earl Ray gets it off in prison. Continue reading
10/23/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Being Eddie – Official Trailer
There’s only one Eddie Murphy. At 17, he was already performing stand-up in New York clubs, and a year later joined Saturday Night Live straight out of high school. From Beverly Hills Cop to The Nutty Professor, Dr. Dolittle to Donkey, Murphy has done it all and done it better than anyone. For nearly 50 years, he’s ruled comedy, film and fame itself without ever losing his center. Continue reading
2/17/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black Jeopardy – SNL50
Contestants (Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson), with special appearances from Chris Rock and Doug (Tom Hanks). Continue reading
12/17/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mall Santas – SNL 50
A mall elf (Chris Rock, Kenan Thompson) presents parents with a unique choice before taking their picture with Santa. Continue reading
12/16/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Office Christmas Party Extravaganza – SNL
Office workers (Chris Rock, Mikey Day, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Marcello Hernández, Emil Wakim, Jane Wickline, Ashley Padilla) attend their annual work Christmas party. Continue reading
5/9/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black Co-Workers – Saturday Night Live
Jeff (Jason Alexander) runs into trouble when he continually mixes up his black co-workers. Continue reading
10/20/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Rustin | Official Trailer | Netflix
Rustin is the critically acclaimed film from director George C. Wolfe, starring Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin. Architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Rustin challenged authority and never apologized for who he was, but was forgotten despite making history. Continue reading
1/4/23 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin’ (1971)
Richard Pryor set the stage for the brash, no-holds-barred comedy practiced by later comic successes like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. His soulful performance–and his legacy–are captured in LIVE AND SMOKIN’, released in 1985 but filmed 15 years earlier at New York City’s Improvisation. Included among the funny, wide-ranging (and often vulgar) skits is the now famous “Wino Preacher and Willie the Junkie” sequence. Continue reading
3/28/22 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES SPECIAL: Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock On Stage At The Oscars
Best actor nominee Will Smith appeared to smack presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife’s appearance at the Oscars ceremony. Continue reading
