Keep on laughing: BET’s revived stand-up franchise is sticking around. The network has renewed “ComicView: Rooftop Series” for a second season.
ComicView: Rooftop Series (Credits: BET)
BET has ordered 20 more episodes of the rebooted stand-up series, which premiered in June as “ComicView: Rooftop Series,” according to an exclusive report from Variety.
60 Comics, One Hollywood Rooftop
Chris “CP” Powell returns as host of the program, which will see 60 comedians performing on a Hollywood rooftop. Season 2’s lineup mixes established veterans with rising talent.
Seasoned comics Affion Crockett, Cocoa Brown, Lavell Crawford, and Luenell are joining the Season 2 roster alongside a fresh crop of up-and-coming performers.
A Franchise Reborn
The original ComicView was a staple of Black comedy television for years, launching the careers of countless stand-up stars. BET’s decision to revive it as a rooftop series gave the format a modern twist — open-air sets, a big-city backdrop, and a new generation of voices.
With 20 new episodes on the way and a heavyweight mix of veteran headliners and fresh talent, Season 2 looks set to cement the reboot’s place in the network’s lineup. Comedy fans can expect more laughs from the rooftop soon.
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Source: Variety — read the full story there.
