How Larry Wilmore’s 30 years in TV have shaped comedy and challenged traditional notions

Your favorite TV comedies likely owe a lot to Larry Wilmore, the creator or guiding force behind some of the most popular and most impactful shows over the last 30 years. Geoff Bennett spoke with home about how his work challenged traditional notions of politics, race, and comedy, in the process, helping to shape the broader cultural conversation. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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