Living with Funny

Living with Funny is a fascinating reality television series that originally premiered on the Oxygen Network in 2016. The premise of the show rests on the lives of professional comedians off stage, offering viewers a sneak peek into the intriguing domestic life of these distinctive entertainers. It showcases the often wacky and chaotic, yet loving lives of these comedians and their families. The show is developed and produced by L. Plummer Media with Lemuel Plummer, Jason R. Tolbert, and Brandon T. Jackson as the executive producers, bringing to the table a blend of humor, reality, emotion, and intrigue.

The show does not focus exclusively on their careers and comic routines. Instead, it follows comedians like Brandon T. Jackson, DeRay Davis, Michael Blackson, Erik Rivera, and Adam Hunter as they navigate the convivial, eccentric, and sometimes curiously relatable world of being comedians, boyfriends, husbands, and fathers. Sprinkled with hilarity and warmth, the show underlines the dual life of comedians, balancing their public image with their private, personal roles.

Brandon T. Jackson, who is a familiar name in both stand-up comedy and Hollywood, in the show is seen trying to keep up with the demands of his fiancee, Denise Xavier, and their three children. In contrast, DeRay Davis, famous for his stand-up comedy shows like "Power Play" and movies like "21 Jump Street", shares the screen with his two live-in girlfriends Coco and Caro, which leads to some interesting situations.

The show also features Michael Blackson, also popularly known as the ‘African King of Comedy’. Michael shares screen time in the show with his girlfriend, Georgia Reign, who audiences see trying to maintain her sanity as she tries to build a music career. Then there's Erik Rivera, another successful professional comedian who, despite a heavy touring schedule, tries to keep his wife Katie Rivera and young son happily engaged. The show also includes Adam Hunter, who is a recognized face in the stand-up comedy circuit. Featured in the show with his expecting fiancée, Sarah, it presents his different shades of humor and showcases it in a novel light.

Living with Funny delves into the nuances of how these comedians, who make millions of people laugh, tackle the normal and sometimes outrageous challenges in their personal lives. Unscripted, unprompted, and unapologetic, they add a fresh and amusing spin to the humdrum norms of day-to-day life. The family and relationship dynamics, the love-laughs-life mantra, and the unique backstage perspectives make the viewer see these comedians beyond their stand-up routines. The balance exhibited in the show between ‘show-business' and ‘life-business' is refreshing and nothing short of enthralling.

The timing of the comedic moments, woven intricately into their daily lives, is something that only these trained and experienced comedians could pull off. But there is also a significant element of warmth in the show, which is evident in the genuine moments of affection and camaraderie that these individuals share with their partners and children. The show tastefully juxtaposes seriousness and sensitive moments with the odd surprise of humor, which makes this series a unique entertainment proposition.

The show is especially appealing to comedy enthusiasts and those who have a heart for light-hearted, comedy-based reality television. It shines a spotlight on the dichotomy that lies in the lives of professional comedians who are constantly under pressure to be funny, even when the spotlight is turned off. However, viewers get to see them as 'real’ people, not just as performers, and witness them dealing with the same issues that any typical family might face, albeit with a dash of humor.

Living with Funny is like an absolute comic relief, merging reality and humor in the same frame, showcasing that humor is not just about writing jokes or performing stand-ups, but sometimes it's about handling situations with laughter and wit. It is a cathartic and engaging portrayal of the resiliency of the human spirit, amplified through the lives of these comedians, making viewers relate, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear or two. With fun, family and plenty of humor, Living with Funny is an idyllically delight for the Oxygen Network's audience and beyond.