Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Sketch Comedy

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Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Sketch Comedy

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Oct 10, 2023

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The Key & Peele and Schmigadoon! star explains why he loves sketch comedy — watching it, performing it and writing about it. His book, with writing partner Elle Key, is The History of Sketch Comedy.David Bianculli reviews Wes Anderson's adaptation of Roald Dahl short stories, now on Netflix.

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Oct 10, 2023

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Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Sketch Comedy

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