Def Comedy Jam

Def Comedy Jam

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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Steve White, Derrick Fox, Yvette Wilson, Joe Torry

Air Date: 1992-03-07

2. Ricky Harris, Reggie McFadden, Anthony J. Brown, Adele Givens

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3. Bernard Jeffrey McCollough (Bernie Mac), Steve Harvey, Vince D. Rodney Winfield

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4. Laura Hayes, Bill Bellamy, Ted Carpenter, George Rogers (G.I. George)

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5. Pierre Edwards, D.L. Hughley, A.J. Jamal, Marva Moncrieffe (Simply Marvalous)

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6. William Wilson, Michael Colyar, Tony Brown, Ajai Sanders

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7. Robin Montague, Tommy Chunn, James Stephens III, Tony Woods

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8. Reynaldo Rey, Eddie Griffin, Darcel Blagmon (Fat Doctor), Arceneaux & Mitchell

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1. Alonzo Jones (Hamburger), Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Kevin Anthony

Air Date: 1992-08-08

2. Cedric the Entertainer, Andre Covington, Angela Means

Air Date: 1992-08-15

3. Lester Barrie, Royale, JB Smoove, and Myra J

Air Date: 1992-08-22

4. Chinnita Morris (Chocolate), Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Mystro Clark

Air Date: 1992-08-29

5. Buddy Lewis, Chriss Charles, Marc Knox (Flex), Ken Cox

Air Date: 1992-09-05

6. George Willborn, Bill Bellamy, Kenny Howell, J'Vonne Pearson

Air Date: 1992-09-12

7. Charles Cozart, Kevin Lee, Adele Givens, Anthony Johnson

Air Date: 1992-09-19

8. Karen Addison, Michael Colyar, Terrence Bruton (Jay), Mike Bonner

Air Date: 1992-09-26

9. Aries Spears, Arnez E. Johnson (Arnez J.), William Stephenson, Ellen Cleghorne

Air Date: 1992-10-10

10. Kahil Shkymba (The Great Kris Kringle), Marva Moncrieffe (Simply Marvalous), Bradley Lowery, Jonathan Slocumb

Air Date: 1992-10-17

11. Terry Willis (Terry Tuff), Joe Torry, Thea Vidale, Melvin George III

Air Date: 1992-10-24

12. Rushion McDonald, Brandon Bowlin, Ted Carpenter, T.P. Hearn

Air Date: 1992-10-31

1. Daniel Gardner, Chris Thomas, Mark Jackson (Faceman), Tracey Morgan

Air Date: 1993-07-10

2. Garfield, Sheryl Underwood, Chris Tucker, Warren Hutcherson

Air Date: 1993-07-17

3. Carl Strong, Adele Givens, Cortez W. Jackson (Cortez), Dave Edwards

Air Date: 1993-07-24

4. Bill Hill, Chriss Charles, Kool Bubba Ice, Darryl Littleton (D'Militant)

Air Date: 1993-07-31

5. Faizon Love, Reggie McFadden, Royale Watkins, Yvette Wilson

Air Date: 1993-08-07

6. Mark Wheatle, Terry Hodges, Joe Torry, Wan Dexter

Air Date: 1993-08-14

7. Gordon Brown III (Doo Doo Brown), Steve Harvey, Lenny Varnedoe, Warren Thomas

Air Date: 1993-08-21

8. Andrew Ford (Downtown Tony Brown), Ardie Foqua, Melanie Comacho

Air Date: 1993-08-28

9. Rickey Smiley, Laura Hayes, Dante Carter, Sherman Golden

Air Date: 1993-09-04

10. Marvin Thomas, Henry Welch, Ricky Harris, Blair Shannon

Air Date: 1993-09-11

11. Lester Bibbs, Ted Carpenter, Cory Z. Miller (Zooman), Edwonda White

Air Date: 1993-09-18

12. Doug Starks, Arnez E. Johnson (Arnez J.), T.J. McGhee, Cathy Melton

Air Date: 1993-09-25

1. Tony Rock,Sommore,Capone

Air Date: 2006-09-10

2. Vince Morris,Adele Givens,EarthQuake

Air Date: 2006-09-17

3. Jay Phillips,Dominique,Tony Roberts

Air Date: 2006-09-24

4. Kevin Hart,Melanie Comarcho,Kat Williams

Air Date: 2006-10-01

5. Bruce Bruce,Deray,D.L. Hughley

Air Date: 2006-10-08

6. Aris Spears,J.J.,Arnez J

Air Date: 2006-10-15

7. Alex Thomas,Roz,Don

Air Date: 2006-10-29

8. Esau McGraw,Leslie,Bill Bellamy

Air Date: 2006-11-05

9. Joe Clair,Jasper Redd,Mark Curry,Red Grant

Air Date: 2006-11-12

10. Rodney Perry,Talent,Deon Cole,Kenny Howell

Air Date: 2006-11-19

11. T. Rex,Corey Holcomb,Chris Spencer,Guy Torry

Air Date: 2006-11-26

1. Vincent Oshana, Gina Yashere, Capone, Damon Wayans Jr.

Air Date: 2008-01-06

2. Gilson Lubin, Vanessa Fraction, Patrice O'Neal

Air Date: 2008-01-13

3. Smokey, Tiffany Haddish, Big Rome, Tony Roberts

Air Date: 2008-01-20

4. Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Groom, Russell Peters

Air Date: 2008-01-27

5. Wil Sylvince, Cory Fernandez, Ted Carpenter

Air Date: 2008-02-03

6. K-Dubb, DeRay Davis, Vargus Mason, Earthquake

Air Date: 2008-02-10

7. David Arnold, Gerard, Timmy Hall, Rasheed

Air Date: 2008-02-17

8. Malik S.,David Raibon,B. Cole,Gerald Kelly

Air Date: 2008-02-24

9. Damon Williams, Sean Larkins, B-Phlat, TuRae

Air Date: 2008-03-02

10. Marcus Combs, Ali, Chris Thomas, Alex Scott

Air Date: 2008-03-09

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Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

1992-03-07

Episodes

53 (11 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Russell Simmons Television