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Tag: Martin Lawrence

Review: Def Comedy Jam 25, on Netflix
Reviews

Review: Def Comedy Jam 25, on Netflix

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthySeptember 28, 2017

What does it mean to be black in America? I cannot pretend to truly know myself, but I can turn to my friends with empathy …

Netflix celebrating 25th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam with all-star tribute special
News / TV

Netflix celebrating 25th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam with all-star tribute special

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 24, 2017August 24, 2017

The 25th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam is not going unnoticed by Netflix. Sure, Russell Simmons has revived the brand for HBO, where it debuted …

Review: Martin Lawrence “Doin’ Time: Uncut” (Showtime)
Reviews

Review: Martin Lawrence “Doin’ Time: Uncut” (Showtime)

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthySeptember 13, 2016

In case you missed it, Martin Lawrence is back in the stand-up game with his first special in 14 years since the 2002 concert film, …

Before They Were Famous: 19 Stand-Up Comedians Who Performed on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv
TV / Uncategorized

Before They Were Famous: 19 Stand-Up Comedians Who Performed on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyDecember 6, 20132

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Improvisation comedy club’s opening in New York City (since closed in NYC, though The Improv chain has …

TV / Uncategorized

FX orders 10-90 episodes for untitled sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer, Martin Lawrence

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 20, 2013June 20, 2013

Who needs a title to receive a 10-episode order from FX with the hopes of 90 more to come, starring Martin Lawrence and Kelsey Grammer? …

Sing in the holidays with “Carol of the Comedians”
Audio / Video

Sing in the holidays with “Carol of the Comedians”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyDecember 20, 2012

New York City-based comedy rock band Fortress of Attitude is halfway through a “12 Christmas Songs in 12 Days of Christmas” project called “Bigger Than …

TV / Uncategorized

Comedy Headlines for 10/12/12

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyOctober 12, 2012October 12, 2012

What’s happening in the comedy world now… Spike TV announced its all-star lineup to celebrate Eddie Murphy’s three decades as a comedy superstar. Chris Rock, …

Movies

Kevin Hart’s “Laugh at My Pain” opens big, best box-office for a stand-up film since 2002

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthySeptember 13, 2011

Kevin Hart’s fans turned out for him in the opening weekend of his new stand-up concert film and documentary, Laugh at My Pain, scoring $1.91 …

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