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  • Dark Side of Comedy Ellen DeGeneres (Season 2, Episode 8)
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    TV Episode | Documentary, History

Dark Side of Comedy

Ellen DeGeneres (Season 2, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | Documentary, History

Ellen DeGeneres revolutionised TV with a unique brand of positive humour, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing, one that would tarnish her image forever.
Writers
Ralph Chapman (story editor) | John Choi (writer - drama) | Jason Eisener (based on a concept created by) | Evan Husney (based on a concept created by)
Composer
Ohad Benchetrit (original music by)
Cinematographers
Editor
Daniel Palmer (as Danny Palmer)
Casting Directors
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 5, 2023

Release date
Dec 5, 2023 (United States)
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Cast

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25 cast members
Name Known for
Dave Foley
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Spencer Kornhaber
Self - Journalist, Writer at The Atlantic Self - Journalist, Writer at The Atlantic   See fewer
Jasmine Brand
Self - Journalist, Host Self - Journalist, Host   See fewer
Tracy Newman
Self - Writer, Producer of 'Ellen' Sitcom Self - Writer, Producer of 'Ellen' Sitcom   See fewer
Debra Wilson
Self - Actor, Comic Self - Actor, Comic   See fewer
Joely Fisher
Self - Actor, Co-Star of 'Ellen' Sitcom Self - Actor, Co-Star of 'Ellen' Sitcom   See fewer
Matt Brennan
Self - Journalist, Deputy Editor at the Los Angeles Times Self - Journalist, Deputy Editor at the Los Angeles Times   See fewer
Rolonda Watts
Self - Actor, Former Host of 'Rolanda' Daytime Talk Show (as Rolanda Watts) Self - Actor, Former Host of 'Rolanda' Daytime Talk Show (as Rolanda Watts)   See fewer
Kliph Nesteroff
Self - Author & Comedy Historian Self - Author & Comedy Historian   See fewer
Sally Jessy Raphael
Self - Host of the Daytime Talk Show 'Sally' Self - Host of the Daytime Talk Show 'Sally'   See fewer
Greyson Chance
Self - Singer, Songwriter Self - Singer, Songwriter   See fewer
Jelan Agnew
Self - Behavioral Therapist, Counselor Self - Behavioral Therapist, Counselor   See fewer
Dan Pasternack
Self - TV Producer Self - TV Producer   See fewer
Betty DeGeneres
Self - Ellen's Mom (archive footage) Self - Ellen's Mom (archive footage)   See fewer
Ellen DeGeneres
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Elliot Degeneres
Self - Ellen's Father (archive footage) Self - Ellen's Father (archive footage)   See fewer
Michael Eisner
Self - President Disney Inc. (archive footage) Self - President Disney Inc. (archive footage)   See fewer
Ed Glavin
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Robert A. Iger
Self - President ABC Inc. (archive footage) Self - President ABC Inc. (archive footage)   See fewer
Kevin A. Leman II
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Hedda Muskat
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Jonathan Norman
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Lawson Hill
Greyson Chance (uncredited) Greyson Chance (uncredited)   See fewer
Gary Poxleitner
Tracy Newman's Husband (uncredited) Tracy Newman's Husband (uncredited)   See fewer
Casie Stewart
Tracey Newman (uncredited) Tracey Newman (uncredited)   See fewer
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