A Black Lady Sketch Show (ABLSS) Season 3, Episode 1!
April 8th marked the return of ABLSS, a show I think is incredibly important and necessary. Last year, I said I would provide commentary on season 2. I failed, but this year… I am going to do it!
Season 3, Episode 1: Save My Edges, I’m a Donor!
Favorite Overall Sketch: Dr Hadassah Career Day
We finally get to see Hadassah and her soul tie, King Rahmeek, who is here to pick up his seed. And in a special treat we learn that 4 divided by 2 is another Black family broken up by the oppressor. Bilal us to suggest you watch this one a few times.
Favorite Black Homages via Dialogue
From Product Purge
Kyla Pratt: “Hey Sis”
Ashley Nicole Black: “Who’s that Adorable girl with her?
KP: That’s Carol and that’s Carol’s daughter.
From Dr Hadassah Career Day
Tryin’ to kill your dreams just like they killed UPN. Write it down. You know UPN Kids? One on One, Girlfriends, Cuts, Eve, All of Us, Half & Half!
From Track Girl Magic:
Make like a A Tribe Called Quest and clean out your ears, Q-tip.
From Equally Joked:
Okay, our next comedian has never been on Comedy Central or “ComicView”
Notable Cameos
Product Purge: Jemele Hill, Holly Robinson Peete, Michaela Jae Rodriguez
Dr Hadassah Career Day: Micheal Ealy
Trey’s Anatomy: Kel Mitchell, Ava DuVernay
Track Girl Magic: Cari Champion
Equally Joked: Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier
Sketches Available Outside of the Paywall
Fun Easter Eggs
Dr Hadassah Career Day: Luther Vandross Preparatory Academy, The Hidden Figures’ names on the blackboard
Didn’t Figures: James Baldwin. Sam Cooke. MLK. J Edgar Hoover (IYKYK)
Staff
Director: Bridget Stokes
Writer’s Room: Tracey Ashley (Head Writer), Robin Thede, Alrinthea Carter, Michelle Davis, Sonia Denis, Jonterri Gadson, Chloe Hilliard, Shenovia Large, Natalie McGill