Run's House

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Run's House

The cast of Run's House. From left to right: Vanessa Simmons, Daniel "Diggy" Simmons, Justine Simmons, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons, Jr., Rev Run, Angela Simmons, Russell "Russy" Simmons II
Genre Reality
Created by Russell Simmons
Stan Lathan
Will Griffin
John Davies
Sean Combs
Starring See "Run's Family"section.
Opening theme "Run's House Theme"
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 41
Production
Camera setup Hidden and Camera men
Running time 30 minutes
(with commercials)
Broadcast
Original channel MTV
Original run October 13, 2005 – present
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Run's House is an MTV reality series. It shows the family of rapper and hip-hop music pioneer Joseph Simmons a.k.a. "Reverend Run".

The theme song and show name are from the name of a song from the Run-D.M.C. album Tougher Than Leather. (in season 4 the clips of the cast were re-shot and new background music was added) The reality show is executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan, Jason A. Carbone, Tony DiSanto, Mike Powers, and Elizabeth Gateley. It is filmed at Run's house in Saddle River, New Jersey, and occasionally in Manhattan where the Simmons offices are located. Vanessa and Angela share an apartment in Los Angeles but still visit them often.

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[edit] Run's family

  • Reverend Run: Father, Phat Farm executive, Minister, and one-third of hip-hop group Run D.M.C. (born Nov. 14, 1964)
  • Justine Simmons: She is a mother to Diggy, Russy and Miley, and stepmother to Vanessa, Angela, and Jojo. She created a jewelry line entitled "Brown Sugar" by Evelyn Simmons, named for her mother-in-law.
  • Vanessa Simmons: The oldest daughter and oldest child. She is an aspiring actress and Ford Model. She was voted on the Maxim's "Hot 100" people in 2006. Vanessa is the topic of many rumors the most interesting one being she was engaged to an entrepreneur and motivational speaker named Carl Cupid. Vanessa, in an interview with Maxim denies any betrothment, but did say her personal business will be kept that way. In March 2007, she was featured in a national Verizon commercial.[1] On March 23, 2007, she launched Pastry Footwear with Angela under their family's Run Athletics shoewear. The first shoes are the Cake Collection inspired by their favorite pastries [2]. She graduated from St. John's University in Dec. '07 with a degree in Communications [3]. She was recently cast as Lola on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. (born 1983[citation needed]).
  • Angela Simmons (born 1985[citation needed]): Second daughter and second oldest. She graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries in the premiere episode. As a graduation present for excelling in school, her father gave her a red Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan. She is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is executive editor of Word Up! magazine's subsidiary publication Angela's Rundown. Angela's Rundown is a monthly magazine targeting youths age 14-18 and cover teen issues, style, music, and fashion while offering fashion tips and in-depth celebrity ugly duckling interviews.[4] She was featured in Bow Wow's video "Shortie Like Mine". On March 23, 20007, she[1] launched <a href="http://www.pastrykicks.com">Pastry Footwear</a> with Vanessa under their family's <a href="http://www.runathletics.com">Run Athletics</a> shoewear. The first shoes are the Cake Collection inspired by their favorite pastries. It was confirmed by the official Pastry website that Angela will be releasing her debut album later this year along with her first single coming soon.
  • Joseph "JoJo" Simmons.: The oldest son. Recently signed to Latchkey Records with his group Team Blackout. Also shot his first video with Lost Not Found Productions for the groups song "J5". He wants to become a rapper and producer. Graduated from Northern Highlands Regional High School in 2007, but previously attended Ramsey High School for a little over two years. As a graduation present, his father gave him a black BMW with his name inscribed in the seats as a reward for excelling in school.
  • Russell "Russy" Simmons, II: The youngest son. He enjoys playing video games. He also enjoys to play guitar. He had some anger management issues surrounding his inability to win games played on his 'Game Boy'. Currently in the fifth grade at Wandell Elementary School in Saddle River. (born 1997[citation needed]).
  • Victoria Anne Simmons: Victoria was born on Sept 26, 2006. Victoria was four pounds, five ounces when she was delivered via C-section.[5] She[6] died shortly after being born reportedly due to omphalocele, a birth defect that caused her organs to grow outside her body. The Simmons family decided to allow camera crews to be in the hospital room as they broke the news to their children. They wanted to show viewers how, as a family, they dealt with this terrible tragedy.
  • Miley Justine Simmons: Miley is the youngest child and youngest daughter of the Simmons family. Miley was adopted in September 2007 when she was a month old and made a debut on Run's House in January of 2008. She had a funky hair style at first. This now makes 7(including Victoria) children for Run and Justine. They are filming a 5th season!

[edit] Episode list

[edit] Season 1

  1. Angela's Graduation
  2. Runs Facts Of Life
  3. There's Nothing Like Home
  4. Do Your Best Forget The Rest
  5. Fruits Of Labor
  6. The Simmons Vacation

[edit] Season 2

The second season of this show began airing on June 15, 2006. In March 2007, the show began in reruns on BET.

  1. Baby Fever
  2. A Healthy Heart
  3. All Work And No Peace
  4. Maximum Growth
  5. Vegas Vacation
  6. Revs Fix It List
  7. Rev Mom
  8. Downward Facing Dawg
  9. Anger Management
  10. Two Down And One To Grow

[edit] Season 3

The third season of the show began on April 9, 2007 on MTV. The final episode of Season 3 aired on May 28, 2007.

  1. Give Me Strength
  2. Hangin' with Run
  3. Weight a Minute
  4. Sneaker Pimps & Mini Moguls
  5. Catch a Thief
  6. Home Alone
  7. Rev's Birthday Suit
  8. Family Albums
  9. Times Are Changin'

[edit] Season 4

Season 4 premiered on Thursday October 25, 2007 at 10PM PT on MTV.

  1. JoJo's Graduation
  2. Growing Up Is Hard to Do
  3. Run's Manner House
  4. When Diggy hated Britney (With Jeffrey 'Ja Rule' Atkins)
  5. Rappers Retreat
  6. Camp Rev
  7. Who's Your Daddy?
  8. Rock in Run's House
  9. Baby Steps
  10. Mixed and Mastered
  11. Too Cool for Old School
  12. When the Cat's Away...
  13. Slapped Silly
  14. Run's Baby Girl
  15. Baby Comes Home

[edit] Season 5

Joseph Simmons confirmed that on March 13, 2008 they had begun filming Season 5.

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[edit] DVD releases

DVD name No. of Discs Release Date
The Complete First and Second Seasons 3 March 20, 2007

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Simmons New Line: Pastry Footwear
  2. ^ Angela and Vanessa Simmons: Sister, Sister - Pt 1
  3. ^ Angela and Vanessa Simmons: Sister, Sister - Pt 2
  4. ^ Angela Simmons New Executive Editor Of Word Up! Launching New Teen Publication
  5. ^ Reverend Run And Justine Gear Up For Season Three Of “Run’s House”
  6. ^ Exclusive: Horrifying Death of Reality Star's Baby

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