Harriet falls prey to the dignity paradox the undefeated. Drunk history take on harriet tubman played by octavia. Octavia spencer as harriet tubman alia shawkat as virginia. Drunk history episode guide comedy central official site. By the way, id be remiss if i didnt mention that viola davis is developing a. March 1822 march 10, 19 was an american abolitionist and political activist. Apr 20, 2016 in this episode of drunk history, crissle west, cohost of the beloved podcast the read, remembers the time that tubman, played with aplomb by octavia spencer, led an army of bad bitches to. Harriet tubman tells the story of her life and how she escaped slavery. She went to the colonel and sold her skills as a spy. Each episode up until this point has ended with its strongest narrator as well as its most interesting and developed story. William mcmasters 1 episode, 2016 linmanuel miranda.
Harriet tubman goes undercover and helps the union win the civil war, virginia hall joins the french resistance, and roald dahl closes his eyes and thinks of england. Told in the first person, and brought to life with a mix of drama, movement, music and animation, the. Drunk history recalls harriet tubmans exploits as a union. When new york city police raided the stonewall inn in 1969, trans activist marsha p. In this episode of drunk history, crissle west, cohost of the beloved podcast the read, remembers the time that tubman, played with aplomb by octavia spencer, led an army of bad bitches to.
Mine was the one about dolly parton, but thats all changed now that this magnificent video of crissle west telling the story of harriet tubman. May 26, 2010 watch the story of how the friendship of abraham lincoln will ferrell and fredrick douglass don cheadle overcame the slavery movement and the racism that existed in their day. Season 3 2015 on july 25, 2014, comedy central announced that drunk history was renewed for a third season. Crissle west, featuring octavia spencer as harriet tubman story. In one segment, after trying and failing to teach host derek waters the lyrics of a bobby shmurda song, a slightly inebriated crissle west relates tubmans lessheralded exploits. Born into slavery, tubman escaped and subsequently made some missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the underground railroad. Last weeks episode featured west, the hilarious cohost of the read and frequent. Drunk history tv series 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Find out when drunk history usa is on tv, including series 1 episode 6.
At the height of the civil war, harriet tubman frees slaves, becomes a. The bellacourt sisters turn to harriet tubman for help revitalizing their fading profiles, and the commodore struggles with his disastrous finances. West, a writer and cohost of the popular comedy podcast the read, joined comedy centrals latest episode of drunk history, during which participants get drunk and talk history while actors usually famous ones reenact the funny scenes. Watch the story of how the friendship of abraham lincoln will ferrell and fredrick douglass don cheadle overcame the slavery movement and the racism that existed in their day. Virginia hall works as a spy behind enemy lines in france during world war ii. Host derek waters, along with an everchanging cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Drunk history episode guide comedy central official. Harriet tubman becomes a spy for the union during the civil war, eventually leading raids on slave owners plantations in south carolina. Best drunk history episodes to watch right now thrillist. The video, in keeping with drunk history tradition, overlays the audio of crissles down and dirty telling of tubmans real stealth operation. Born into slavery, tubman escaped and subsequently made some missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the.
Sep 28, 2015 no one has retold harriet tubmans story quite like crissle west and octavia spencer. Harriet tubman supplies the union army with information. Watch drunk history streaming online hulu free trial. I daresay tubman got better treatment in an episode of drunk history. Its just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. Harriet tubman spies for the union during the civil war. Nov 01, 2019 in harriet, tubman gets to be determined, psychic, briefly heartbroken and thats about it. In harriet, tubman gets to be determined, psychic, briefly heartbroken and thats about it. Drunk history recalls harriet tubmans exploits as a union army spy. Her raid on the combahee river was dramatized in drunk history in season 3 ep 4, spies, and she was portrayed by octavia spencer. Drunk history spies tv episode 2015 octavia spencer as.
By the way, id be remiss if i didnt mention that viola davis is developing a harriet tubman biopic for hbo which she will star in. She is best known as the cohost of the pop culture podcast the read. In the style of saturday night live, derek waters and steve berg host an electionthemed clip. She led hundreds of slaves to freedom in the north along the route of the underground railroad. Harriet tubman is officially set to be the first woman in history on a us dollar bill and most people dont know the half of what she did in a 2015 episode of comedy centrals drunk history. Martha mitchell leaks the watergate scandal to the press before deep throat does, and the. On july 25, 2014, comedy central announced that drunk history was renewed for a third season. At the height of the civil war, harriet tubman frees slaves, becomes a union spy and hatches a plan to burn down. Crissle west intoxicates on another exciting episode of drunk. Dope as hell harriet tubman portrayed by oscar winner on. Harriet tubmans incredible life as a civil war spy, explained by a. Crissle west born september 16, 1982 is an american writer and comedian.
Watch a clip from drunk history featuring oscar winner octavia spencer as harriet tubman drunk history, in its third season, features folks getting turnt, liquored up and. Harriet tubman goes undercover and helps the union win the civil war, virginia hall joins the french resistance, and roald dahl closes his eyes and thinks of. No one has retold harriet tubmans story quite like crissle west and octavia spencer. All season, drunk history has saved its best for last. Crissle west our inebriated storyteller narrates tubmans tale, as we watch octavia spencer play harriet tubman, in a piece titled harriet tubman leads an army of bad bitches. Drunk history harriet tubman leads an army of bad bitches. Crissle west intoxicates on another exciting episode of. Harriet tubman went to port royal, sc and served as a nurse, but was convinced she could do more. Watch as harriet tubman leads an army of bad bitches in drunk. Drunk history spies tv episode 2015 octavia spencer as harriet tubman. Jun 22, 2018 when new york city police raided the stonewall inn in 1969, trans activist marsha p. We made a list of the best drunk history episodes so. Spies harriet tubman goes undercover and helps the union win the civil war, virginia hall joins the french resistance, and roald dahl closes his eyes and thinks of england. Harriet tubman, american bondwoman who escaped from slavery in the south to become a leading abolitionist before the american civil war.
With derek waters, octavia spencer, alia shawkat, will ferrell. True to its nature, comedy centrals drunk history shed some light on a lesserknown chapter of tubmans life in a september 2015 episode entitled spies. Other historical figures often have drunk history episodes about them listed in their legacy or popular culture sections. On an episode of drunk history octavia spencer shows us. At the height of the civil war, harriet tubman frees slaves, becomes a union spy and hatches a plan to burn down southern plantations. Martha mitchell leaks the watergate scandal to the press before deep throat does, and the citizens commission to investigate the fbi stages an epic breakin.
Harriet tubman posted 6 january 2019 by the history chicks most grade school kids will tell you that harriet tubman was an escaped slave and conductor on the underground railroad which is a great startbut she was so much more. Octavia spencer is dope as hell as harriet tubman in new drunk. Mar 06, 2020 harriet tubman, american bondwoman who escaped from slavery in the south to become a leading abolitionist before the american civil war. It airs on tuesday nights, on comedy central, at 10. In a 2015 episode of comedy centrals drunk history, crissle a comedian and cohost of the read podcast downs drinks and launches. Harriet tubmans incredible life as a civil war spy. Watch as harriet tubman leads an army of bad bitches in drunk history episode starring octavia spencer. Jan 23, 2018 tiffany haddish tells the story of rose valland, an assistant curator in paris who helped recover thousands of works of art stolen by the nazis during world war ii. She starred in an episode of drunk history, for which she told the story of harriet tubmans work as a union spy during the civil war. Tiffany haddish tells the story of rose valland, an assistant curator in paris who helped recover thousands of works of art stolen by the nazis during world war ii. The fact that you have this amazing actress mouthing the words of the drunk narrator and quite effectively too is hilarious. Crissle west our inebriated storyteller narrates tubman s tale, as we watch octavia spencer play harriet tubman, in a piece titled harriet tubman leads an army of bad bitches. Host derek waters hall pass, along with an everchanging.
True to its nature, comedy centrals drunk history shed some light on a lesser known chapter of tubmans life in a september 2015 episode. On an episode of drunk history octavia spencer shows us harriet tubman did more than run the underground railroad. True to its nature, comedy centrals drunk history shed some light on a lesserknown chapter of tubmans life in a september 2015 episode. Spies flips the order and starts with its strongest chapter. Apr 20, 2016 harriet tubman is officially set to be the first woman in history on a us dollar bill and most people dont know the half of what she did in a 2015 episode of comedy centrals drunk history. Drunk history presents historical reenactments from alist talent as told by inebriated storytellers. Drunk history tells the story of harriet tubmans combahee. Crissle west narrating the story of harriet tubmans days as a union spy. Amazon com watch drunk history season 1 prime video. In one segment, after trying and failing to teach host derek waters the lyrics of a bobby shmurda song, a slightly inebriated crissle west relates tubman s lessheralded exploits. No one has retold harriet tubman s story quite like crissle west and octavia spencer.
You havent heard the true story of harriet tubman until youve watched comedy centrals drunk history segment with octavia spencer. On an episode of drunk history octavia spencer shows us harriet tubman did more. Harriet tubman was an escaped slave who became a conductor on the underground railroad, leading slaves to freedom before the civil war, all while carrying a shows this day in history. This season features three episodes american music, first ladies, and sports heroes that are structured around themes instead of the typical cityfocused format. I first saw the drunk history on facebook with octavia spencer as harriet tubman. Watch as harriet tubman leads an army of bad bitches in.
Will ferrell as roald dahl, octavia spencer as harriet tubman, and more. Sep 24, 2015 everyones got a favorite drunk history episode. Octavia spencer keeps it real as harriet tubman on drunk history. Youve never heard the story of harriet tubman told like this. Harriet tubman is dope as hell in this hilarious drunk. She starred in an episode of drunk history, for which she told the story of harriet tubman s work as a union spy during the civil war. True to its nature, comedy centrals drunk history shed some light on a lesserknown chapter of tubman s life in a september 2015 episode entitled spies. Start your free trial to watch drunk history and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Based on the popular web series, drunk history is the liquoredup narration of our nations history.
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