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.

Directors

Rachel Browne | John Choi | Ashley Jane | Marshall Jay Kaplan

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

Christina Ienna | Kevin Rasmussen

Editor

Daniel Palmer (as Danny Palmer)

Casting Directors

Sergio Alvarado | Van Echeverri

Production Designer

Richard Brooks-Racicot

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 5, 2023

Release date

Dec 5, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
26 cast members

Name	Known for
Dave Foley Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	The Kids in the Hall (1988)
Spencer Kornhaber Self - Journalist, Writer at The Atlantic Self - Journalist, Writer at The Atlantic See fewer	Dark Side of Comedy (2022)
Jasmine Brand Self - Journalist, Host Self - Journalist, Host See fewer	The Real Housewives of Potomac (2016)
Tracy Newman Self - Writer, Producer of 'Ellen' Sitcom Self - Writer, Producer of 'Ellen' Sitcom See fewer	Ellen (1994)
Debra Wilson Self - Actor, Comic Self - Actor, Comic See fewer	Batman: The Enemy Within (2017)
Joely Fisher Self - Actor, Co-Star of 'Ellen' Sitcom Self - Actor, Co-Star of 'Ellen' Sitcom See fewer	Inspector Gadget (1999)
Matt Brennan Self - Journalist, Deputy Editor at the Los Angeles Times Self - Journalist, Deputy Editor at the Los Angeles Times See fewer	Dark Side of Comedy (2022)
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	The Stupids (1996)
Kliph Nesteroff Self - Author & Comedy Historian Self - Author & Comedy Historian See fewer	The History of Comedy (2017)
Sally Jessy Raphael Self - Host of the Daytime Talk Show 'Sally' Self - Host of the Daytime Talk Show 'Sally' See fewer	The Addams Family (1991)
Greyson Chance Self - Singer, Songwriter Self - Singer, Songwriter See fewer	Raising Hope (2010)
Jelan Agnew Self - Behavioral Therapist, Counselor Self - Behavioral Therapist, Counselor See fewer	Dark Side of Comedy (2022)
Dan Pasternack Self - TV Producer Self - TV Producer See fewer	Deep Cover (1992)
Betty DeGeneres Self - Ellen's Mom (archive footage) Self - Ellen's Mom (archive footage) See fewer	Team Knight Rider (1997)
Ellen DeGeneres Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
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	Glenn Martin DDS (2009)
Ed Glavin Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Robert A. Iger Self - President ABC Inc. (archive footage) Self - President ABC Inc. (archive footage) See fewer	D23: Secrets, Celebrations and More! (2009)
Kevin A. Leman II Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Hedda Muskat Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Ron Jeremy, Life After the Buffet (2014)
Jonathan Norman Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Lawson Hill Greyson Chance (uncredited) Greyson Chance (uncredited) See fewer	Paranormal Revenge (2023)
Gary Poxleitner Tracy Newman's Husband (uncredited) Tracy Newman's Husband (uncredited) See fewer	Paranormal Revenge (2023)
Casie Stewart Tracey Newman (uncredited) Tracey Newman (uncredited) See fewer	2010 MuchMusic Video Awards (2010)
Zoe Towne Ellen DeGeneres (uncredited) Ellen DeGeneres (uncredited) See fewer	Murder in High Heels (2019)