Chocolate News

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 5.9  (549)

Chocolate News was a satirical comedy show that aired on Comedy Central and starred David Alan Grier as the host. The show focused on news related to the African American community and used humor to address various social and cultural issues. It premiered in 2008 and ran for one season before it was ultimately cancelled.

The show was structured as a fake news program and featured a variety of segments that were designed to parody real news programs. David Alan Grier played the role of the host, who wore a sharp suit and delivered the news with a serious tone while also injecting humor and sarcasm into his delivery. Alphonso McAuley played a recurring character on the show named P. Ziddy, who was a street reporter and provided humorous commentary on various news stories.

One of the main features of Chocolate News was its use of sketches to satirize different aspects of African American culture. For example, one sketch featured a parody of a popular game show called "Make It Rain", where contestants competed to see who could throw the most money at dancers in a strip club. Another sketch featured a satirical commercial for a fictional product called "Slavery Reparations", which promised to pay African Americans for the years of slavery they had endured.

In addition to these sketches, the show also featured interviews with both real and fictional guests. David Alan Grier would use these conversations to address more serious topics related to race and culture, such as the lack of representation of African Americans in the media or the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.

One of the strengths of Chocolate News was its ability to tackle serious issues while still being funny and entertaining. The show was adept at using humor to point out the absurdities and inconsistencies in American culture and politics, while also shedding light on the ways in which race impacted these issues.

However, the show also faced criticism from some who felt that its humor was too harsh and insensitive, particularly when it came to issues related to race. Some also felt that the show focused too heavily on stereotypes and caricatures of black culture, rather than addressing the nuances and complexities of the African American experience.

Despite these criticisms, Chocolate News was a groundbreaking show that helped to pave the way for other satirical comedies that tackled issues of race and culture in a humorous way. While it only aired for one season, it remains a memorable and influential example of how comedy can be used to address serious social issues in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Chocolate News is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on October 15, 2008.

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Chocolate News 110
10. Chocolate News 110
December 17, 2008
David Alan Grier gives a list of things that black people want white people to give up. Next, visit Black Comic-Con. Later, see the Obama White House application. Finally, hear about the second biggest news story for black people this year.
Chocolate News 109
9. Chocolate News 109
December 10, 2008
Hear about America's Next Top Black Preacher. Also, watch an expose on the original all-black KISS. Get a preview of the presidential inauguration. Also, learn about Blowfly, the father of rap. Finally, a roundtable discussion on Condi Rice.
Chocolate News 108
8. Chocolate News 108
December 3, 2008
Skits include Barack Obama should quit and leave the country while on top now that he has won the election, Black Daddy, a new R&B singer who only sings clean, family oriented songs, "Blacks Only" features the original electric chair which was used on a black man during segregation, an NFL summit raises awareness to brain damage incurred by past NFL players, the 'gangsta' side of an Army recruiting ad on TV, and a roundtable on why black people keep getting caught with guns.
Chocolate News 107
7. Chocolate News 107
November 26, 2008
Skits include a TV series for kids which is hosted by rappers; consequences for the cosmetic company after signing Beyonce as their spokeswoman; an interview with Ludacris; a report of violence as caught on film; African bottled water; and roles for black actors in movies.
Chocolate News 106
6. Chocolate News 106
November 19, 2008
"Dog the Bounty Hunter" returns to TV. Also, a new abstinence program encourages college students to have sex. Later, an expose on half-black and half-white conjoined twins. Finally, hear how Hootie (from Hootie and the Blowfish) is restarting his career.
Chocolate News 105
5. Chocolate News 105
November 12, 2008
Included in this episode is a look at what Barrack Obama will be doing in his leisure time while in office; vitamins created for the crack addicts; adoptions of babies from Africa; the insatiable appetite of a death-row inmate; an NHL black goalie; and who will be Oprah Winfrey's replacement?
Chocolate News 104
4. Chocolate News 104
November 5, 2008
This week, DAG and his correspondents "flow" with the latest election news. Will they be cheering a Chocolate White House, or wondering if America has lost its damn mind? It's a special night of Chocolate News in this hilarious sketch comedy show.
Chocolate News 103
3. Chocolate News 103
October 29, 2008
David tells famous black people what to do, until November 5th, to help get Barack Obama elected; a look into the Denegrofication Institue, where white family members can send their black acting family members; Donald Mayfield is profiled, the first African-American to appear in interracial adult films; Chocolate News investigates the phenomenon of "Fat Black Momma Syndrome"; and David hosts a roundtable discussion on who is more qualified to be President.
Chocolate News 102
2. Chocolate News 102
October 22, 2008
David Alan Grier gives a message to white America about electing a black president; thugs in the hood deal with the national gas shortage; boosting black participation in professional sports; racist voting machine.
Chocolate News 101
1. Chocolate News 101
October 15, 2008
David Alan Grier talks about the death of hip-hop and how it lost its mind; Maya Angelou talks about the poems she would read if either Barack Obama or John McCain would be elected; Chocolate News mourns the death of one Roger Dunn, one of their investigative reporters and only white correspondent; the N-Word Peace Treaty breaks out into violence; and Chocolate News looks back at Luscious Trenton Johnson, the first black man to run for President.
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Where to Watch Chocolate News
Chocolate News is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Chocolate News on demand at Amazon and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 15, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (549)