Series synopsis
Dark Side of Comedy is an American documentary television series that premiered on Vice TV on August 16, 2022. It ended on December 19, 2023. It stars Dave Foley.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dave Foley as Self - Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Chris Farley as Self (archive footage)
- Tom Arnold as Self
- John Farley as Self
- Hugh Fink as Self
- Leif Garrett as Self
- Melanie Hutsell as Self
- Chris Kattan as Self
- Kliph Nesteroff as Self
- Andrew Dice Clay as Self (archive footage)
- Gloria Allred as Self
- Mary Beth Barone as Self
- Bobby Lee as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 16, 2022 | October 18, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 17, 2023 | December 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chris Farley Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspired to help save the falling star. |
August 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Andrew Dice Clay In 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? |
August 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Roseanne Barr Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cost her her career. |
August 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Robin Williams Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues. |
October 17, 2023 |
| 2 |
Sam Kinison Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success. |
October 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
Joan Rivers Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery. |
October 31, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Vice TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2023 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |