Two Comedians Walk into a Pandemic...with Samantha Bee and Ramy Youssef

08/18/20 • 22 min

Full Frontal’s” Samantha Bee and Ramy Youssef, of Hulu’s “Ramy,” are making us laugh despite the times we’re living in.

But in their different ways, each is also trying to be an agent for change in how, and by whom, stories are told on television.

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FX: With critically acclaimed dramas and insightful documentaries. FX Networks has important content to help understand the world today. The limited series “Mrs. America,” with Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson explores the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and the backlash that shifted the political landscape. And the documentary “AKA Jane Roe” reveals the complex truth behind Norma McCorvey’s role in America’s abortion debate. Available on Hulu, and also for Emmy consideration at https://www.fxnetworks.com/fyc

Full Frontal’s” Samantha Bee and Ramy Youssef, of Hulu’s “Ramy,” are making us laugh despite the times we’re living in.

But in their different ways, each is also trying to be an agent for change in how, and by whom, stories are told on television.

Hollywood, The Sequel sponsors include:

HBO: Watch Emmy®-eligible programs from HBO at hbofyc.com

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