In the classic sketch comedy series In Living Color, Kim Wayans played the iconic character Benita Butrell, a nosy neighborhood woman who lived in the Hopkins Projects. Continue reading
No comments
Tag: Wildin Out Wednesday
3/4/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Cotton Comes To Harlem- Iris, Officer Jerema and the Paper Bag
Cotton Comes to Harlem was the beginning of short period in American film that featured black actors in leading roles and the themes dealt with issues from the African-American microcosm. With a screenplay by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis, and directed by Davis this action drama represents the black perspective. Much of the film’s humor is urban black comedy, which was groundbreaking in 1970.
2/25/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Corbin Bleu Mein Herr (Broadway Backwards 2023)
Corbin Bleu performed an electrifying rendition of Mein Herr from the musical Cabaret at the 2023 Broadway Backwards benefit. Bleu opened the show, which took place on March 13, 2023, at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. Continue reading
2/18/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The First Black President – The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
In 1977, comedian Richard Pryor portrayed the first Black president of the United States in a pioneering sketch on his short-lived NBC program, The Richard Pryor Show. The sketch, which aired on November 5, 1977, is remembered as a highlight of the series, showcasing sharp, ahead-of-its-time social commentary. Continue reading
2/11/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Only Black Lawyer At The Firm – Mycal Dédé
Comedian Mycal Dédé on talking to the Black Israelites, picking up his grandma with Alzheimer’s from the nursing home, and taking on weird pro-bono cases. Continue reading
2/4/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Big Ben – Lady Sings The Blues
Lady Sings The Blues is the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday and is loosely based on her 1956 autobiography. The name of the film was taken from one of Holiday’s most popular songs.
1/28/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Good Times – Black Jesus -The Evans Family’s Lucky Charm
J.J. (Jimmie Walker) has painted a portrait of Black Jesus and it turns out it brings a lot of good luck to the family (Esther Rolle, John Amos, BernNadette Stanis and Ralph Carter). However, Florida is not a big fan of him. Continue reading
1/21/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Snackhomiez ft. Finn Wolfhard and A$AP Rocky – SNL
A teenage streamer (Finn Wolfhard) joins a group of 12 year-old boys (Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe Fineman, Jane Wickline, Veronika Slowikowska, A$AP Rocky) on their podcast about snacks. Continue reading
1/7/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Surreal Zaouli Dance Music Video – AI Short Film
In this video Zaouli Dance Traditions are blended seamlessly with futuristic AI animation. Inspired by the rhythmic movements of West African rituals, this unique video takes you on an otherworldly journey where culture, music, and technology unite in an unforgettable dance performance. Continue reading
12/24/25 O&A NYC BLACK FACTS: Judith Jamison – Sunday Morning CBS (2019) AAADT at 60
In this CBS Sunday Morning report that originally aired August 11, 2019, on the occasion of the dance group’s 60th anniversary, correspondent Rita Braver talked with dance icon and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison and her succeeding artistic director Robert Battle.
Continue reading
