BET Revives 'ComicView' as 'Rooftop Series' Premiering June 30
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Ethan Shanfeld
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Summary
BET is rebooting its classic stand-up comedy series "ComicView" with a new 10-episode revival titled "ComicView: Rooftop Series," premiering June 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Hosted by Chris "CP" Powell, the show will be filmed outdoors on a Hollywood rooftop, featuring three comedians per episode including Tony Roberts, Ryan Davis, Shuler King, Ian Lara, and others. The series promises crowd interactions, celebrity drop-ins, and viral moments, bringing back the network's comedy roots.
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· 4 pulled'ComicView: Rooftop Series,' the 10-episode revival will premiere on the network on June 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
It's hosted by Chris 'CP' Powell and will take place outside, from a rooftop in Hollywood.
Each episode will spotlight three comedians, including Tony Roberts, Ryan Davis, Darren Fleet, Shuler King, Ian Lara, D'Lai, Amir K and more.
Plus, BET promises 'crowd interactions, celebrity drop-ins and organic viral moments.'
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