The Apollo Comedy Hour

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]

The Apollo Comedy Hour
GenreSketch comedy
Stand-up comedy
Variety
Written byCharles 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 byMoses Edinborough
Mark Warren[2]
StarringDerrick 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 originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes78
Production
Executive producerMoses Edinborough
ProducerBen Hill
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60
Production companyApollo Theatre Productions
DistributorTribune Entertainment[3]
Release
Original networkSyndication
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseSeptember 27, 1992 (1992-09-27) –
January 1, 1995 (1995-01-01)
Chronology
Related showsIt's Showtime at the Apollo

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
  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.
  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.
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