The History of Sketch Comedy
The History of Sketch Comedy is an Audible Plus podcast by Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key.
Background
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.