Def Comedy Jam
| Def Comedy Jam | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Russell Simmons Stan Lathan |
| Starring | Various |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Russell Simmons |
| Running time | N/A |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | July 1, 1992 – January 1, 1997; September 10, 2006 – present |
Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
Some comedians who have appeared on Def Comedy Jam
- Martin Lawrence(original host)
- D. L. Hughley (host)
- Mike Epps(host)
- A.J. Johnson
- Adele Givens(host)
- Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones
- Aries Spears
- Arnez J
- Bernie Mac
- Bill Bellamy(host)
- Bruce Bruce
- Carlos Mencia
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Chris Rock(host)
- Chris Thomas
- Chris Tucker
- Craig Robinson
- Damon Wayans, Jr.
- Dave Chappelle(host)
- Don Curry
- Doo Doo Brown (Comedian)
- Earthquake
- Eddie Griffin
- Edwonda White
- Ellen Cleghorne
- Fahim Anwar
- Flex Alexander
- Big Daddy Mu
- George Lovin Jackson
- George Wallace(host)
- Gilson Lubin
- Gina Yashere
- Greer Barnes
- Guy Torry
- J. Anthony Brown
- Jamie Foxx(host)
- Jasper Redd
- Joe Torry(host)
- Katt Williams
- Laura Hayes
- Leslie
- Lester Barrie
- Marcus Combs
- Mark Curry(host)
- Marq Overton
- Mo'Nique
- Patrice Oneal
- Paul Mooney
- Sheryl Underwood(host)
- Rich Vos
- Rickey Smiley
- Russell Peters
- Sexasarous
- Steve Harvey (host)
- Steve White
- Thea Vidale
- Tiffany Haddish
- Tony Rock
- Tony T. Roberts
- Tony Woods
- Tracy Morgan
- TuRae
- Vincent Oshana
- Will Sylvince
- Yvette Wilson
DVD
The show is currently available in DVD boxsets in the USA and the UK.
External links
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