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Premium Blend: Wanda Sykes (S6E5)

Wanda Sykes, Patrick Borelli, Reno Collier and 2 more

Comedy Central · 2002 · 25 min

Wanda Sykes hosts a 2002 showcase for four up-and-coming comedians.

Wanda Sykes brings her trademark exasperation to this 2002 episode of Premium Blend, anchoring a Comedy Central showcase that gives emerging comics five minutes of national airtime. Sykes was having a busy year, fresh off an Emmy-winning run as a writer and performer on The Chris Rock Show. She delivers a reliable club set to warm up the room before tossing to the night’s lineup.

The broadcast features early television appearances from a crew of working comedians trying to secure a larger foothold. Former physical education teacher Reno Collier leans into his West Virginia roots, while Patrick Borelli, Kareem Matthews, and Tami Vernikoff perform quick sets designed to pack their strongest material into a tight television window.

Backstory

Comedy Central standup showcase designed to feature up-and-coming comedy talent, with each episode featuring an established comedian emcee introducing lesser-known stand-ups performing short sets.

Details

Lineup
Wanda Sykes, Patrick Borelli, Reno Collier, Kareem Matthews, Tami Vernikoff
Released
Taped
John Jay College, Gotham
Runtime
25 min
Where
Comedy Central
Director
Paul Miller
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