The History of Sketch Comedy

The History of Sketch Comedy is an Audible Plus podcast by Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key.

Background

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The trailer for the show was released on January 5, 2021.[1] The series was released on January 28, 2021.[2] The idea for the show came from Key's wife, Elle Key.[3] The series is also directed and co-written by Elle Key.[4] The series consists of 10 episodes that are each roughly 30 minutes long.[5] The podcast is an Audible Plus show and is exclusive to the platform.[6] The podcast was not performed in front of live audience, but Key did record with Elle Key, a sound engineer, and a production assistant.[7] Laura Jane Standley and Eric McQuade wrote in The Atlantic that "Key's knowledge of comedy is sophisticated" and included the show in their list of the best podcasts in 2021.[8] The show was nominated for a 2022 NAACP Image Award.[9] The show won the 2022 People's Voice Award for Best Writing at the Webby Awards.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Alter, Rebecca (January 5, 2021). "Keegan-Michael Key Drops Trailer for History of Sketch Comedy Podcast". Vulture. Vox Media. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  2. ^ Baldwin, Kristen. "Let Keegan-Michael Key school you on 'The History of Sketch Comedy' with his new podcast". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "Video Keegan-Michael Key's wife has huge role in his podcast". ABC News. The Walt Disney Company. January 29, 2021. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Zinoman, Jason (January 27, 2021). "On Keegan-Michael Key's Podcast, a Provocative Case for Sketch Comedy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  5. ^ Hinds, Julie (January 27, 2021). "Keegan-Michael Key shares pivotal moment in Detroit in new podcast". Detroit Free Press. Gannett. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  6. ^ Spangler, Todd (November 16, 2020). "Keegan-Michael Key Sets 'History of Sketch Comedy' Podcast at Audible Plus (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Ugwu, Reggie (February 1, 2021). "Keegan-Michael Key Will Do Anything for a Laugh". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  8. ^ McQuade, Eric; Standley, Laura Jane (December 27, 2021). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2021". The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  9. ^ Pierre, Mekishana (February 17, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards 2022: Nominees, Presenters and Performers". Entertainment Tonight. Paramount Streaming. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "People's Voice Winner: The History of Sketch Comedy with Keegan-Michael Key. Audible Inc". Webby Awards. 2022. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
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