Remember how, back in February, I told you that BET was doing a clean/Christian version of its hit stand-up comedy show, Comic View, titled A Time To Laugh?

Word has it that the series won’t even premiere on BET until January of 2010!  As you probably recall, Vickie Winans is slated to host the new comedy series, and has already begun taping some of the 30 episodes that are slated.

That’s a whole lot of preparation… kinda makes me wish BET had put that much thought and energy into 106 & Gospel before they cancelled it.

Not to be upstaged by what appears to be “gospel weekend” at BET, Gospel Music Channel has got a premiere or two of its own!

On SATURDAY at 8pm ET/PT, GMC will premiere Ha!  Standing Up For Clean Comedy, a new Christian comedy program hosted by Jonathan Slocumb.  Make sure you check that out cuz we’re prolly gonna talk about it… and once BET launches its comedy show, A Time To Laugh, we’ll prolly be comparing the two!

And, as I mentioned, GMC is airing the world television premiere of Hopeville on SUNDAY at 8pm ET/PT (encore at 11pm).  If you never made it to the concert, sorry for ya… but you can see it now.

Who’s tuning in???

In your face, BET!  LOL

On Saturday, March 7th at 8pm ET, Gospel Music Channel will air its newest show, Ha!  Standing Up For Clean Comedy.  The show will be hosted by comedian/actor Jonathan Slocumb, and will feature several other comedians in various stand-up routines, short bits and sketches.

Between this show and the BET Gospel Comic View joint (click here for details on that), we’re either gonna be really entertained, or REALLY upset.

I’m taking bets… what do y’all think???

Word has it that BET is fixin’ to launch another gospel-themed spin-off program… Gospel Comic View: A Time to Laugh.  The show will be hosted by Vickie Winans.  Open-call auditions will be held THIS WEDNESDAY, February 25th, at Uptown Comedy Center in Marietta, GA.

Okay, BET, tread lightly.  Just cuz 106 & Gospel has taken off and we’re feelin’ it DOES NOT mean that you’re guaranteed success in the gospel comedy area (primarily cuz we don’t even like gospel comedy that much).

Now, having said that, I dare not discourage y’all from watching.  I think we all should.  I, for one, will be watching for the following reasons: (1) I’m supporting all things GOSPEL, (2) Vickie Winans is hilarious to me and, even if the comedians don’t bring it, SHE will! LOL

What do y’all think???