BET Revives ‘ComicView’ With New ‘Rooftop Series’ Hosted by Chris ‘CP’ Powell (EXCLUSIVE)

By Ethan Shanfeld

Ethan Shanfeld

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BET is returning to its comedy roots by rebooting its beloved stand-up series “ComicView.”

Titled “ComicView: Rooftop Series,” the 10-episode revival will premiere on the network on June 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET. It’s hosted by Chris “CP” Powell and will take place outside, from a rooftop in Hollywood.

Each episode will spotlight three comedians, including Tony Roberts, Ryan Davis, Darren Fleet, Shuler King, Ian Lara, D’Lai, Amir K and more (full lineup below). Plus, BET promises “crowd interactions, celebrity drop-ins and organic viral moments.”

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