The Original Kings of Comedy is a treat. If the performers are unknown to you, don't let that stop you seeking out this rousing compilation of talents. The audience is overwhelmingly black, and those white folk who did brave the event are mercilessly made the butt of humor. The racial stereotypes reach a point of delirium as each comedian, in turn, does a number on the behavioral differences between blacks and whites.
Nothing is sacred.
These comedians are hitting middle age, and their 1970s sensibility is an important part of their act. Harvey has a glorious few minutes on stage as he ecstatically leads the crowd through a playback of one of his favorite Lenny Williams songs. Not only is the crowd filmed from many angles, but the frequent verbal reactions of particular spectators are lovingly preserved. Concert movies are a generally underrated form of cinema. The energy level is a perfect tribute to these gifted comedians.