Def Comedy Jam
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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.
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.
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- Healing Through Laughter COVID-19 Relief FundE26
Healing Through Laughter COVID-19 Relief FundDef Comedy Jam is set to air a special, Healing Through Laughter, this Sunday, April 5 at 10 PM EST, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. This edition of Def Comedy Jam will support the communities in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Healing Through Laughter is produced by Jeru Tillman, Erica Ford (LIFE camp, Inc.), Gushcloud, O’Neal McKnight, Bob Sumner, Althea Lim, Hasaun Muhammad, Russell Simmons, and Rush Philanthropic. The special will feature Def Comedy Jam’s original DJ, Kid Capri along with a stacked line up of comedians including Adele Givens, Spice Adams, Corey Holcomb, Chris Tucker, Chris Rock, DL Hughley, Lunelle, JB Smoove, Ashima Franklin, Michael Blackson, TK Kirkland, Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, Chris Spencer, Gary Owen, Jess Hilarious, Tony Baker, David Arnold, Earthquake, Donnell Rawlings, Affion Crockett and more. The show will also feature the debut of Reggie Couz, KMoore The Goat and Kellye Hardy.