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Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS Newshour, joins TODAY to share his new book “Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms,” about Black comedians’ pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. Bennett also discusses how the 1990s showcased a golden era with iconic sitcoms like “Martin” and sketch comedy like “In Living Color,” saying, “As far as I’m concerned the ‘90s were the best decade. The cultural creation across the board — movies, TV and music, it was incredible.”

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