The Apollo Comedy Hour

The Apollo Comedy Hour
Genre	Sketch comedy; Stand-up comedy; Variety
Written by	Charles Walden; Chris Charles; Vincent Cook; Romont Harris; Tony Woods; Rodney Black; Yusuf Lamont; Michael Mabern; Jay Martel; Darrell McNeill; Kyle McNeill; Vanessa Middleton[1]; Charlie Schulman
Directed by	Moses Edinborough; Mark Warren[2]
Starring	Derrick Fox; Kent Jackman; Yusuf Lamont; Kool Bubba Ice; Randl Ask (1992-1994); Lisa Nicole Carson (1992-1993); Paula Jai Parker (1992-1993); Grace Garland (1993-1995); Michael Mabern (1993-1995); Deborah Magdalena (1993-1994); Ronda Fowler (1994-1995); Ilan Kwittken (1994-1995); Karen June Sanchez (1994-1995)
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	78
Production
Executive producer	Moses Edinborough
Producer	Ben Hill
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	60
Production company	Apollo Theatre Productions
Distributor	Tribune Entertainment[3]
Release
Original network	Syndication
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	September 27, 1992 –; January 1, 1995
Chronology
Related shows	It's Showtime at the Apollo

The Apollo Comedy Hour is a sketch-comedy that aired in first-run syndication[4][5][6] from 1992-1995. The series was filmed the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. It was produced by the same people who produced It's Showtime at the Apollo.[7]

Format

Like a similar syndicated show from around the same time period, Uptown Comedy Club and the Fox series In Living Color, Apollo Comedy Hour featured a cast of young hopeful comedians, guest stars and a new musical act for each episode.

Cast

The cast was primarily black[8] and Hispanic, with sketches primarily written around their personal experiences and observations. Series regulars included Paula Jai Parker,[9] Grace Garland, Lisa Nicole Carson,[10] Debra Wilson, and Ian Edwards. Randl Ask and later Ilan Kwittken were the only white cast members. The show was hosted by Phyllis Stickney.[11] Mary Flowers[12] served as music talent executive.

Meanwhile, Patrice O'Neal's first television appearance was on The Apollo Comedy Hour.[13] Other performers featured included Derrick Fox, Yusuf Lamont, Kool Bubba Ice,[14] Gil T,[15] A.G. White,[16] Deirdre Boddie-Henderson,[17] Mike Yard,[18] John Henton,[19] Charles Walden,[20] Damon Rozier, Freddie Ricks,[21] Darryl Littleton,[22] Daran Howard,[23] Tony Woods,[24] and Alonzo Bodden.[25]

Stations

City	Station
Atlanta	WGNX 46
Baltimore	WMAR 2
Boston	WLVI 56
Chicago	WGN 9
Cincinnati	WKRC 12
Cleveland	WJW 8
Colorado Springs	KXRM 21
Denver	KWGN 2
Derry	WNDS 50
Detroit	WJBK 2
Dothan	WTVY 4
Eugene	KEVU 34
Fayetteville	WKFT 40
Lakeland	WTMV 32
Lansing	WLAJ 53
Little Rock	KASN 38
Los Angeles	KTLA 5
Meridian	WTOK 11
Miami	WBFS 33
Milwaukee	WITI 6
Orlando	WFTV 9
Panama City	WJHG 7
Philadelphia	WPHL 17
Salt Lake City	KOOG 30
San Diego	KUSI 51
Seattle	KTZZ 22
Spokane	KAYU 28
Washington, D.C.	WJLA 7
West Palm Beach	WTVX 34
Yakima	K53CY 53

References

Bellino, Damian (March 24, 2017). "Let's Talk About Saturday Night Live's Complicated Relationship with Black Women". VH1.
Erickson, Hal (11 July 2015). "From Beautiful Downtown Burbank": A Critical History of Rowan and Martin's ... p. 251. ISBN 9781476600789.
Tribune's tower in TV (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. March 22, 1993. p. 16.
King, Susan (September 13, 1992). "Preview '92 : Syndicated Hype : There's Whoopi, Cosby and don't forget the return of Kung fu fighting". Los Angeles Times.
Moon, Allen, Spencer, Linda (1997). Reel Black Talk: A Sourcebook of 50 American Filmmakers. p. 355. ISBN 9780313298301.
Beech, Wendy (14 March 2002). Against All Odds: Ten Entrepreneurs Who Followed Their Hearts and Found Success. p. 137. ISBN 9780471436898.
Brooks, Marsh, Tim, Earle F. (24 June 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. p. 72. ISBN 9780307483201.
Littleton, Darryl (2008). Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh. p. 221. ISBN 9781557837301.
The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1223. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
Oh, Minya (February 2000). Vibe Feb 2000. p. 154.
Winslow, Harriet (September 13, 1992). "HELLO, 'WHOOPI!'". The Washington Post.
"DRAGUTAINMENT: FABULOUS FAKES, AT THE APOLLO ON APRIL 28". Black Star News. April 27, 2012.
Patrice Oneal at IMDb
"Comedy Night at The Guild Theater". St. HOPE. February 22, 2019.
"GIL T". Comic Cure.
"Comedian A.G. White". A.G. White.
"Could you Spare some Social Change, please?". WOW Cafe.
"Comics…As Seen on TV! with Mike Yard (HBO's Def Comedy Jam) and Mike DeStefano". Goldstar.
Johnson, Allan (January 2, 1994). "LAUGHS TRAIL 'SINGLE' STAR FROM TV TO STAGE". Chicago Tribune.
"Charles Walden & Damon Rozier". NIGHTOUT.
"Your Name" (PDF). Museum of the Moving Image.
Roberts Ott, Leilani (January 31, 2013). "Laugh and live longer with comedy". Muskogee Phoenix.
"Banjo player at the UU Dome". Tampa Bay Times. August 31, 2005.
"Love and Laughter Comedy Show". Local Stubs.
Ferraro, Robert (November 5, 2018). "Alonzo Bodden still looking for challenges 14 years after 'Last Comic Standing'". NJArts.net.

External links

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[1] Bellino, Damian (March 24, 2017). "Let's Talk About Saturday Night Live's Complicated Relationship with Black Women". VH1.

[2] Erickson, Hal (11 July 2015). "From Beautiful Downtown Burbank": A Critical History of Rowan and Martin's ... p. 251. ISBN 9781476600789.

[3] Tribune's tower in TV (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. March 22, 1993. p. 16.

[4] King, Susan (September 13, 1992). "Preview '92 : Syndicated Hype : There's Whoopi, Cosby and don't forget the return of Kung fu fighting". Los Angeles Times.

[5] Moon, Allen, Spencer, Linda (1997). Reel Black Talk: A Sourcebook of 50 American Filmmakers. p. 355. ISBN 9780313298301.

[6] Beech, Wendy (14 March 2002). Against All Odds: Ten Entrepreneurs Who Followed Their Hearts and Found Success. p. 137. ISBN 9780471436898.

[7] Brooks, Marsh, Tim, Earle F. (24 June 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. p. 72. ISBN 9780307483201.

[8] Littleton, Darryl (2008). Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh. p. 221. ISBN 9781557837301.

[9] The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1223. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.

[10] Oh, Minya (February 2000). Vibe Feb 2000. p. 154.

[11] Winslow, Harriet (September 13, 1992). "HELLO, 'WHOOPI!'". The Washington Post.

[12] "DRAGUTAINMENT: FABULOUS FAKES, AT THE APOLLO ON APRIL 28". Black Star News. April 27, 2012.

[imdb-13] Patrice Oneal at IMDb

[14] "Comedy Night at The Guild Theater". St. HOPE. February 22, 2019.

[15] "GIL T". Comic Cure.

[16] "Comedian A.G. White". A.G. White.

[17] "Could you Spare some Social Change, please?". WOW Cafe.

[18] "Comics…As Seen on TV! with Mike Yard (HBO's Def Comedy Jam) and Mike DeStefano". Goldstar.

[19] Johnson, Allan (January 2, 1994). "LAUGHS TRAIL 'SINGLE' STAR FROM TV TO STAGE". Chicago Tribune.

[20] "Charles Walden & Damon Rozier". NIGHTOUT.

[21] "Your Name" (PDF). Museum of the Moving Image.

[22] Roberts Ott, Leilani (January 31, 2013). "Laugh and live longer with comedy". Muskogee Phoenix.

[23] "Banjo player at the UU Dome". Tampa Bay Times. August 31, 2005.

[24] "Love and Laughter Comedy Show". Local Stubs.

[25] Ferraro, Robert (November 5, 2018). "Alonzo Bodden still looking for challenges 14 years after 'Last Comic Standing'". NJArts.net.