Def Comedy Jam
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| Def Comedy Jam | |
|---|---|
| Format | Stand-up comedy |
| Created by | Russell Simmons Stan Lathan |
| Starring | Various |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Russell Simmons |
| Running time | N/A |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | HBO |
| Original run | July 1, 1992 – January 1, 1997; September 10, 2006 – present |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
| TV.com summary | |
| Common rating | |
|---|---|
| United States | TV-MA |
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.
[edit] Some comedians who have appeared on Def Comedy Jam
- Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones
- Martin Lawrence
- 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
- Guy Torry
- Joe Torry
- Rich Vos
- George Wallace
- Steve White
- Earthquake
- Mark Curry
- Katt Williams
- Tony Rock
- Adele Givens
- Jasper Redd
- Tony T. Roberts
- Leslie
- Tony Woods
- George Lovin Jackson
- Aries Spears
- Michael Essien[citation needed]
- Damon Wayans, Jr.
- Vincent Oshana
- Tiffany Haddish
- Russell Peters
- Will Sylvince
- Gina Yashere (first-ever British person to appear on the show).
- Marcus Combs
- Chris Thomas
- TuRae
[edit] DVD
The show is currently available in DVD boxsets in the USA and the UK.
