| The Apollo Comedy Hour | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
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| Executive producer | Moses Edinborough |
| Producer | Ben Hill |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 60 |
| Production company | Apollo Theatre Productions |
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| Network | Syndication |
| Release | September 27, 1992 – January 1, 1995 |
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| It's Showtime at the Apollo | |
The Apollo Comedy Hour is a sketch-comedy that aired in first-run syndication [2] [3] [4] 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 . [5]
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.
The cast was primarily black [6] and Hispanic, with sketches primarily written around their personal experiences and observations. Series regulars included Paula Jai Parker, [7] Grace Garland, Lisa Nicole Carson, [8] Debra Wilson, and Ian Edwards. Randl Ask and later Ilan Kwittken were the only white cast members. The show was hosted by Phyllis Stickney. [9] Mary Flowers [10] served as music talent executive.
Meanwhile, Patrice O'Neal's first television appearance was on The Apollo Comedy Hour. [11] Other performers featured included Derrick Fox, Yusuf Lamont, Kool Bubba Ice, [12] Gil T, [13] A.G. White, [14] Deirdre Boddie-Henderson, [15] Mike Yard, [16] John Henton, [17] Charles Walden, [18] Damon Rozier, Freddie Ricks, [19] Darryl Littleton, [20] Daran Howard, [21] Tony Woods, [22] and Alonzo Bodden. [23]
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