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Watch Dark Side of Comedy (2022) Online

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Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

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1. Chris FarleyNow viewing2022-08-1644m7.8Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspired to help save the falling star.
2. Andrew Dice Clay2022-08-2344m7.0In the late 80s Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians on the planet. His controversial brand of comedy found a huge base with white men in America... but at what cost?
3. Roseanne Barr2022-08-307.3Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cost her her career.
4. Artie Lange2022-09-067.7Artie Lange enjoyed mainstream success as a comedian on TV and radio, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhood traumas, threatened to thwart his ambition... and his life.
5. Richard Pryor2022-09-137.7Richard Pryor confronted America with brutal honesty like no other comic. But while he fought for a voice on stage, he was losing his own battle to drugs and family trauma.
6. Dustin Diamond2022-09-207.5Dustin Diamond found fame as a lovable geek on Saved By The Bell. But when it ended, Dustin was lost, descending into one tragic chapter after another.
7. Greg Giraldo2022-09-277.0How comedian Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.
8. Brett Butler2022-10-058.0How Brett Butler gained everything, only to lose it all.
9. Freddie Prinze2022-10-117.5A working class Peurto Rican kid, Freddie Prinze exploded onto the comedy scene but his overnight fame came to an abrupt end.
10. Maria Bamford2022-10-186.5How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.

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Dave Foley
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Is Dark Side of Comedy available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Dark Side of Comedy have?

Dark Side of Comedy has 2 seasons and 20 episodes.

When did Dark Side of Comedy first air?

Dark Side of Comedy first aired in 2022.

Is Dark Side of Comedy still running?

Dark Side of Comedy's status on TMDB is: Canceled.

What genre is Dark Side of Comedy?

Dark Side of Comedy is classified as Documentary.