Def Comedy Jam
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| Def Comedy Jam | |
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| Genre | Stand-up comedy |
| Running time | N/A |
| Creator(s) | Russell Simmons Stan Lathan |
| Executive producer(s) | Russell Simmons |
| Starring | Various |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original channel | HBO |
| Original run | July 1, 1992–January 1, 1997; September 10, 2006 – present |
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Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show has returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
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[edit] Hosts
- Martin Lawrence (1992 - 1993)
- Joe Torry (1994 - 1995)
- Ricky Harris (1996 - 1997)
- Mike Epps (2006 - present)
[edit] Some comedians who have appeared on Def Comedy Jam
- Dave Chappelle
- Chris Rock
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Steve Harvey
- Bernie Mac
- Chris Tucker
- D.L. Hughley
- Bruce Bruce
- Bill Bellamy
- Eddie Griffin
- Jamie Foxx
- Ellen Cleghorne
- Rickey Smiley
- Arnez J
- Don Curry
- Paul Mooney
- Tracy Morgan
- Rich Vos
- George Wallace
- Steve White
- Earthquake
- Mark Curry
- Katt Williams
- Tony Rock
- Adele Givens
- Jasper Redd
- Tony T. Roberts
- Leslie
[edit] DVD
The show is currently available in DVD boxsets in the USA and the UK.
[edit] External links
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