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Key & Peele facts for kids
| Key & Peele | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Keegan Michael Key Jordan Peele |
| Written by | Sean Conroy Rebecca Drysdale Colton Dunn Keegan Michael Key Jay Martel Jordan Peele Ian Roberts Alex Rubens Charlie Sanders |
| Directed by | Peter Atencio |
| Starring | Keegan Michael Key Jordan Peele |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 (aired) 8 (segments) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Ian Roberts Keegan Michael Key Jay Martel Jordan Peele |
| Producer(s) | Keith Raskin |
| Cinematography | Charles Papert |
| Editor(s) | Justin Donaldson Richard LaBrie |
| Camera setup | Single-camera Multi-camera (stage segments) |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Cindylou Monkeypaw Productions Comedy Central Martel & Roberts Productions |
| Distributor | Comedy Central |
| Release | |
| Original network | Comedy Central |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| First shown in | United States Canada |
| Original release | January 31, 2012 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | MADtv |
Key & Peele was a really popular comedy TV show. It was created by two amazing comedians, Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele. The show first aired in 2012 on Comedy Central. Keegan and Jordan starred in the show themselves, playing lots of different and funny characters!
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About Key & Peele
Key & Peele was a sketch comedy show. This means it was made up of many short, funny scenes. Each scene, or "sketch," told a different story. Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele played almost all the characters. They used their amazing acting skills to make people laugh.
Who Are Key and Peele?
Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele are both very talented comedians. They met while working on another sketch comedy show called MADtv. They became great friends and decided to create their own show. They are known for their ability to play many different types of people. They can change their voices, body language, and even their looks for each character.
What is Sketch Comedy?
Sketch comedy is a type of comedy show. It features short, funny scenes called "sketches." These sketches are usually between one and ten minutes long. They often have a quick setup, a funny situation, and a punchline. Key & Peele used sketch comedy to talk about many topics. They often used humor to explore social issues and everyday life.
Famous Skits and Characters
Key & Peele became famous for many of its sketches. They created memorable characters that viewers loved. Some sketches were about everyday situations. Others were about more serious topics, but always with a funny twist. Their humor often made people think as well as laugh.
The Anger Translator
One of their most famous sketches was "Luther, President Obama's Anger Translator." In these skits, Keegan-Michael Key played Luther. Luther was the "anger translator" for Barack Obama, who was played by Jordan Peele. When President Obama spoke calmly, Luther would shout out what Obama was supposedly really thinking. This sketch was so popular that Keegan-Michael Key even performed it with the real President Obama! It was a very clever way to show hidden feelings.
Where to Watch
The Key & Peele show aired on the Comedy Central network. It was very popular during its run. Even though new episodes are not being made, you can still watch the show. Many of its sketches are available online. They are still enjoyed by fans of all ages.
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Key performing as Luther, President Obama's "anger translator", at the 2015 White House Correspondents Dinner.