Yearly Departed Explained

Yearly Departed is a series of year-in-review stand-up comedy streaming television specials featuring solely women performers, created by Bess Kalb.[1] The specials, framed as a series of eulogies at a funeral for the year, were distributed by Prime Video.[2] Two specials were produced and released for 2020 and 2021.

The first edition was released on December 29, 2020, and featured Phoebe Robinson as host; eulogies delivered by Tiffany Haddish, Rachel Brosnahan, Ziwe Fumudoh, Patti Harrison, Natasha Leggero, Natasha Rothwell, and Sarah Silverman; and a performance of "I Will Remember You" by Christina Aguilera.[3]

The 2021 edition was released on December 23, 2021, and is hosted by Yvonne Orji, with eulogies delivered by Jane Fonda, X Mayo, Aparna Nancherla, Chelsea Peretti, Dulcé Sloan, and Megan Stalter, and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bess Kalb Celebrates Women in Comedy With 'Yearly Departed'. Daniel. Holloway. Variety. January 1, 2021. November 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: 'Yearly Departed' Review: Amazon Prime Throws a Respectable Wake for a Disreputable Year. Ben. Travers. IndieWire. December 30, 2020. November 12, 2021.
  3. Web site: Christina Aguilera Wants You Recreating Her Early 2000s Fashion On TikTok. Savannah. Walsh. Elle. December 31, 2020. November 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Yearly Departed': Jane Fonda, Chelsea Peretti & More Bid Farewell to the Worst of 2021. Paige. Strout. TV Insider. November 12, 2021. November 12, 2021.

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