Robin Thede makes history on "A Black Lady Sketch Show"

Comedian Robin Thede joined CBSN to discuss her new HBO comedy series, "A Black Lady Sketch Show." The landmark series was cast, written and directed entirely by black women.
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[@uhwhattt]

I am so happy Quinta has made it. You could tell she was so talented at buzzfeed but now she can really shine.

[@secretlifeofa1926]

I was wondering if she was talking about Quinta from BuzzFeed! 😻😀

[@writetoheal]

Yo I’m loving this! All these shows embracing blackness and women ! Sooo here for it

[@xyneqanon1134]

Robin Thede. I never heard about her b4. I discovered her last week with "A Black Lady Sketch Show" on youtube. I am now tracking everything she has done from the past until now. Thank you internet. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! 🙇Love from a Black French Lady living in London, UK💖

[@paigewashington6018]

Your handle is Incredible! #blackfrenchUKlady

[@thabsmkhize2481]

SAME! Discovered her last week when the Sketch popped up on my KZbin! LOVE!! ❤️Black lady living in South Africa 🌍😁

[@thuthukanivictor9256]

i first seen her on Insecure s4, her voice is 👑. I love her.

[@geminigirl9547]

I will be watching for sure. Congrats Robin and Issa!

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

I NEVER KNEW SHE WAS ON BET. BET DID A HORRIBLE JOB OF ADVERTISING IT. DIDNT KNEW IT EXISTED UNTIL TODAY ON KZbin

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@Rhiannon Xuela Marie U ARE RIGHT ABOUT THAT SIS!! 💯💯

[@meek.intuitive]

That part!

[@ladyphoenix9752]

Same here...Robin who ?? And now..ALL her BET stuff a coming up in the feeds.. good for her 👍

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@@meek.intuitive Exactly!!

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@@ladyphoenix9752YES!!!!🥳🥳🥳

[@kamionero]

She’s so eloquent and transparent. I love how quick she is too.

[@JonaahFyresUniverse]

The show is hilarious!! And I'm so happy she made it!

[@tysilents9143]

Is it not

[@kikiwest2001]

@@tysilents9143 but it is

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Smart. Beautiful. Hilariously nuanced. I'd gratefully accept an ounce of that self-confidence.

[@estherbednar3260]

Every single sketch I've watched by her has been SO funny. What a treasure.

[@tysilents9143]

No no no see see see😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's my favorite one i can't stop watching that episode

[@estherbednar3260]

@@tysilents9143 Oh my gaahh I've been saying that to myself randomly throughout the day... cracking myself up lol

[@tysilents9143]

@@estherbednar3260 I can't stop watching it it's so funny i wanna see her do more episodes with that character 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sholaking5027]

Are you a pioneer? "Yes, I am..." Such a powerful statement. 😍

[@atikah47]

More shows created by black creators and we will definitely watch it

[@ashabrewer9960]

Just watched the first episode. Hilarious! Creative. I feel so blessed to see this happening. I'll be telling everybody I know about this show. Super happy for you Robin Thede. Congrats!

[@RainesProductions]

Robin Thede is hilarious and I wish the Rundown lasted longer, but I'm glad she landed on her feet.

[@anjiharrell6175]

I’ve not heard of The Rundown or The Black Lady sketch show until now. I guess that’s because I don’t watch regular tv. They should advertise on social media more.

[@debraj8665]

I love when Robin plays Chris it's hilarious.

[@mwhitehead2759]

Yep! No doubt😉

[@sylviamckinley266]

I am so excited! I will be watching this show. I need this in my life!!

[@Free2_express08]

This show came through! I am in love with this cast and the guest stars are phenomenal!

[@streamingtv6506]

Racist things was an amazing sketch! Can't wait for more.

[@MarcyJ2F]

“Don’t wait for anybody”.....that’s the truth!

[@ashleymoore484]

Great interview! She has an amazing personality. 😍

[@MadamKitt]

Protect Robin at all costs

[@catalinacurio]

Congrats Robin! 😊💓

[@robinayers8107]

Robin Thede, keep on moving, don't stop. Love, peace and coconut oil. 081419

[@arlo247]

Love her, love this!!!

[@starcherry6814]

I'm so excited for this show! I was so sad when she left the Rundown

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

There is a difference between a Lady and Woman!! ❤💯❤💯❤💯❤💯❤

[@makedapearl2542]

Exactly...lol check out this channel and support our sister...she is on the rise too kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnPQiKl3nKqYY5I

[@DianaMuturia]

This popped up on my timeline and I keep thinking man, this was a classic.. I'M WATCHING IT AGAIN.

[@ssmythe61]

So Proud of you Extremely Talented ladies!!!

[@RedPlusTV]

She’s hilarious funny and I love her very much Watch every episode and don’t want missed it...

[@ddame5925]

I appreciate her!

[@deoxyplasmic]

Love her. She takes everything into consideration. Anyone who says black women "aren't ready" or "aren't funny", I have two words, Debra Wilson. Peace.

[@iamtvblake]

Bout time baby! Yassssssssssss Black Ladies are IT. We're IN. We're the VIBE. We're THAT. 😍😍😍

[@SheisB515]

Quintaaaaaaa 😍😍😍

[@tysilents9143]

This show is 🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥

[@kojikaze8228]

This is a great show!!

[@francinemorris2957]

Makes me wanna get HBO. Gotta get a tv first

[@veronicacobb3036]

I rejected the show because of the title but gave it a chance and I really really enjoyed it. Smart comedy.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I didn't watch the show because of the title, but I've watched a few clips on KZbin.

[@foreverlovegreen8843]

HBO loving the fact she making them money. The best comedy for alooog time.

[@teestjulian]

I love these shows!

[@sharronbrown292]

I am hooked on A black lady sketch show!

[@MzLinda2024]

Love what is being put out from her production team! Very funny sketches!

[@cocoa_pacific]

Love this show!

[@vt-yp7yq]

She's great.

[@RsbrryBeret]

Love that!

[@kikiwest2001]

Show is freakin hilarious

[@TheRobinRedbreast]

Here's the thing... they need to start putting money in the advertising budget for these awesome shows. I never heard of her show on BET. I would have watched it regularly. If it had not been for the recommendation for A Black Lady Sketch Show here on KZbin today, I would not have heard of that show either. Now I am binge watching all the episodes on HBO.

[@stephaniethomas2223]

SHE IS A GENIUS!!!!!!!TYLER PERRY NEEDS TO COLLABORATE WITH HER!!!!!!!!

[@Soundsliketara]

I hate how the anchor in the beginning was stumbling over her words and then wasn’t sure about the name pronunciation. That wouldn’t have happened with another guest 😒

[@BarLadyy]

soundsliketara I thought it was just me....she was irritating at the highest level.....

[@sherethadaniels9545]

Yes I noticed that!!!😏😏😏

[@nancyreyes6314]

I'm not black but these sketches are so amazing 👏👏and i love them even though some jokes i don't get it

[@br0wnskiin22]

This show is so freaking funny!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@weird2928]

Amber from the late night with seth meyers is one of the writers! Wow!

[@chachaassatadeveraux]

I love It!

[@4thecultureco]

Too bad I don't cable. I enjoyed the short skits I saw on KZbin.

[@kissit012]

HBO now streams it

[@GoddessOfDaSouf]

4:43 why did they throw Amber in there like that lol

[@edwintorres2305]

Robin Thedee is one of my hero's!!

[@reneeknight1028]

Robin thede and Lizzo are my new heroes or my new addition to my Queens list

[@janlet627]

Should have known Amber Ruffin is a writer...they're both funny

[@soothingsensations6222]

16K views and 53 comments?! Come on guys we can do better than this

[@DavidJGillCA]

I love the show, but honestly, I don't always GET IT. Is another season coming?

[@jamiesalley604]

Yes

[@yemigbajobi6168]

Amber Ruffin is a writer! I love this show even more

[@75carameldiva]

I know the execs at BET feel stupid...😂😂

[@pamelaison2444]

#pioneer t shirts please

[@tun3tym3]

i'll watch her just for her eyes. She should do a sketch in style of Clayton Bigsby. Of course with Dave's permission.

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

Nice

[@realtalk6073]

Black folks understand the difference between someone laughing with you or at you. Our struggle is not a laughing matter we are a bottom cast group in America and our people built the country. We haven’t arrived we haven’t been made whole what’s to celebrate. This is disrespectful and disturbing.

[@niabell2274]

its soooooooo funny

[@sharonsOff]

Don't wait for anybody

[@c.pittman8620]

From John Stewart or Steven Colbert?. Comedy Central - HBO!

[@nizbet5707]

Is Robin co executive producer?

[@tysilents9143]

Yes

[@johnomara849]

Can’t black women do comedy that isn’t focused on black women?

[@lanadelrayray3049]

Cool spermd!

[@russia3369]

Can you guys make a show calles a brown lady sketch show or a red hair lady sketch show???i think those would be good

[@writetoheal]

Ru Ssia no

[@thepoiuyt98]

Called*

[@BlackDollNerd73]

Make it yourself. 😂

[@stJek]

Who exactly are you referring to? Try Telemundo or Bollywood

[@russia3369]

@@stJek I embrace the unity in the black communities.

[@msoda8516]

Love this show!