Robin Thede Interview: A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3
HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show returns for its third season tonight, with the core cast of Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend holding down the fort alongside creator and costar Robin Thede. Known for her comedic political writing, such as on BET's The Rundown with Robin Thede and Comedy Central's The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Thede takes a less topical but no less relevant approach to the sketches on her program.
By merging her unique brand of absurdist humor with stories and experiences integral to the Black American community, Thede has crafted a series that can speak to everyone while also reflecting one group in particular. Not only has A Black Lady Sketch Show brought on a myriad of iconic guest stars to celebrate their legacy — season 3 has already announced Ava DuVernay, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes and much more — but it has also helped up and coming Black comedians break out into stardom. Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson was one of the many highlights of season 1, after all.
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Thede spoke to Screen Rant about the process by which she and the creative team decide what makes it into a sketch, shares how long she's been planning the interstitial story, and previews a few tweaks to the show for season 3.
Screen Rant: I have had a blast with A Black Lady Sketch Show, down to the opening credits. Every season, I'm excited for a new sketch and missing the previous sketch simultaneously. How easy or difficult is it for you to decide on the concept for the theme sequence each season?
Robin Thede: Easy is relative. I think it's easier for me than someone who doesn't write sketch comedy, but it's not easy. I think we
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