Showtime at the Apollo

Season 2

Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.

20 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Guest host Al B. Sure performs "Rescue Me" and "Off On Your Own (Girl)." Guy perform "Groove Me" and "'Round And 'Round (Merry Go 'Round Of Love)." Comedy by Willie Asbury and Rhonda Handsome.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Guest host Pebbles sings "Mercedes Boy" and "Do Me Right." New Kids on the Block perform "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" and "Please Don't Go Girl." Comedy by Larry Raglin and John Henton.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Guest host Vanessa Williams sings "The Right Stuff" and "Dreamin'." Troop perform "Mamacita" and "My Heart." Comedy by Martin Lawrence and Charles Cozart.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Guests are Sinbad (host), Sweet Sensation ("Never Let You Go"), Siedah Garrett, and comedian Phil Nee. In footage from April 1988, Taylor Dayne sings "I'll Always Love You."
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Guest hosts Kool and the Gang perform "Rags To Riches" and "Strong." Paula Abdul sings "Knocked Out" and "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me." Comedy by Kim Coles and Rick Aviles.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6Guest host LeVert sing "Casanova" and "Addicted To You." The Boys perform "Dial My Heart" and "Be My Girl." Comedy by Phyllis Stickney and Rick Aviles.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Guest host Johnny Kemp performs "Just Got Paid" and "Dancin' with Myself." Additional guests are vocal group Sweet Obsession and comedians A J. Jamal and Chris Thomas.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8Guest host Karyn White sings "The Way You Love Me" and "Superwoman." Tony, Toni, Toné perform "Born Not To Know" and "Baby Doll." Comedy by Terry Hodges and Mark Curry.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Apollonia is guest host. Brenda K. Starr sings "I Still Believe" and "Straight from the Heart." J.J. Ramirez provides the comedy.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Guest host Keith Sweat sings "Don't Stop Your Love" and "Right and a Wrong Way." Tracie Spencer sings "Symptoms of True Love" and "Imagine." A.J. Jamal and Reynaldo Rey are this week's comedians.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Shirley Hemphill hosts. Midnight Star performs "Don't Rock The Boat" and "Heartbeat." Kiara perform "The Best of Me" and "Every Little Time." Willie Asbury is the guest comedian. Amateur contestant Lauryn Hill sings "Who's Loving You."
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12Paula Abdul sings "Forever Your Girl" and "Straight Up." Doug E. Fresh performs "Keep Risin' to the Top" and "Cut That Zero." Willie Asbury and Rick Aviles are this week's comedians.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13Sinbad becomes the series host. Guests are Stevie B ("I Wanna Be The One"), The Pasadenas ("Tribute (Right On)"), and comedians Frankie Pace and Lenny Varnedoe.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Guests are M.C. Hammer ("Turn This Mutha Out" and "Pump It Up"), Vesta Williams ("4 U" and "Congratulations"), and comedians Lewis Dix Jr. and Wali Collins.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15Living Colour perform "Open Letter (to a Landlord)" and "Broken Hearts." BeBe and CeCe Winans sing "Celebrate New Life" and "Heaven." Comedy by James Stephens III.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16Ashford and Simpson sing "I'll Be There For You" and "Cookies and Cake." Shinehead performs "Chain Gang Rap" and "Gimme No Crack." Comedy by Willie Asbury and Louis Ramey.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17Guests are Animotion ("Room to Move"), Today ("Him or Me"), and comedians Tony Woods and Willie Asbury.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock perform "It Takes Two" and "Joy and Pain" (2nd song featuring Omar Chandler). Gerald Alston sings "I Can't Tell You Why" and "Take Me Where You Want To." Comedy by Phil Nee and Bradley Lowery.
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19Skyy perform "Start of a Romance" and "Real Love." Paul Mooney provides the comedy. From 1988, Paula Abdul sings "Forever Your Girl" and "Straight Up."
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20Atlantic Starr sings "My First Love." Bobby Slayton is this week's comedian. From 1988, New Kids on the Block perform "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" and "Please Don't Go Girl."

 

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