Chez Whoopi
HBO · 1991 · 56 min
A 1991 variety showcase mixing political stand-up with local choral music.
Fresh off an Oscar win for Ghost, Whoopi Goldberg steps onto the stage at South Central L.A.’s Comedy Act and immediately proves she hasn’t softened for Hollywood. Acting as both host and headliner of a variety showcase, she targets the political friction of 1991, taking aim at former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, the Rodney King fallout, and the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination.
Aired on HBO, the hour functions as a community-focused event rather than a standard solo set. Goldberg shares the stage with rising comics Jedda Jones and Chris Thomas. Music also takes up a significant portion of the runtime, featuring the a cappella group Rockapella alongside the 80-member Crenshaw High School Elite Choir.
The set list
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A movie review routine referencing the 1954 film Godzilla
Riffing on films as part of a variety of topics
How it plays
- Tone
- Humorous and fun
- On stage
- Emcee and performer riffing on a wide variety of subjects
- Pace
- Described as a riotous hour where Goldberg hits the stage to shake, rattle and roll
- About
- Family Relationships
Backstory
A stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Whoopi Goldberg featuring performances from up-and-coming comedians and musical performances by vocal group Rockapella.
Details
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Where
- HBO
- Director
- Rocco Urbisci
- Topics
- After
- Whoopi: Back to Broadway - The 20th Anniversary (2005)
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