The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
Seasons
1. Series Premiere with Johnny Cochran
Air Date: 1997-02-07
Chris Rocks remembers and reminisces; opening jokes; petition for Tupac Shakur Blvd. Special Guest: Johnnie Cochran. Commercial for Million Man March memorabilia; report from legal correspondent; heart pounding scene.
2. Jenifer Lewis and D'Angelo
Air Date: 1997-02-14
Opening jokes; educational romance filmstrip; interview with Special Guest: Jenifer Lewis. Commercial for Pervis, Pervis and Platt; ex-girlfriend gifts. Performance by musical guests: ?uestlove, D'angelo, Raphael Saadia and Ali Shaheed Muhammed.
3. John Amos and Cake
Air Date: 1997-02-28
Black history month tribute; opening jokes; research study on money circulation. Interview with Special Guest: John Amos. Black History Month Minute I; Oscar picks; Black History Month Minute II. Musical performance by Kake. Chasing John sequence.
4. Tyson Beckford and Maxwell
Air Date: 1997-02-28
Special guests: Tyson Beckford, Maxwell.
5. Tracy Morgan and Erykah Badu
Air Date: 1997-03-07
Def Comedy report; stop smoking aids; Chris shops for a religion; Oprah pre-enactment. Special Guest: Tray Morgan; Musical Guest: Erykah Badu.
1. Arsenio Hall and Puff Daddy
Air Date: 1997-09-12
News report on the comedy war; Tribute to Mobutu Seko; Puff Daddy Remix; and Prof. Thad Taylor on the Civil Rights situation. Special Guest: Arsenio Hall Musical Guest: Puff Daddy and Mase.
2. Conan O'Brien and Wyclef Jean
Air Date: 1997-09-19
Special guests: Conan O'Brien, Wyclef Jean.
3. Whoopi Goldberg and KC & Jojo
Air Date: 1997-09-26
Review of the news; Golf survey and adventure; Interview with Whoopi Goldberg; Interview with Pootie Tang; Performance by KCi and Jojo Special Guest: Woopie Goldberg Musical Guest: KCi and Jojo.
4. Vivica A. Fox and Missy Elliot
Air Date: 1997-10-03
Special guests: actress Vivica A. Fox and rap star Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott.
5. Bryant Gumbel and LL Cool J
Air Date: 1997-10-10
Special guests: Bryant Gumbel and LL Cool J.
6. J.C. Watts and Busta Rhymes
Air Date: 1997-10-17
Special guests: J.C. Watts and Busta Rhymes.
7. Chris Spencer and Bobby Brown
Air Date: 1997-10-24
Special guests: Chris Spencer and Bobby Brown.
8. Jesse Jackson and Rakim
Air Date: 1997-11-07
Special guests: Jesse Jackson, Rakim
9. Rev. Al Sharpton and Mary J. Blige
Air Date: 1997-11-21
Special guests: Rev. Al Sharpton, Mary J. Blige.
10. George Carlin and Usher
Air Date: 1997-11-28
Special guests: George Carlin, Usher.
11. Roy Jones Jr. and Salt 'n' Pepa
Air Date: 1997-12-05
Millennium Communications Advert I; Opening Jokes; Walkman Headphone Survey; Year 2000 Millennium Predictions; Millennium Communications Advert II; Interview with Roy Jones Jr.; Decoctotuplets Interview; Musical Performance Special Guest: Roy Jones Jr. Musical Guest: Salt 'n Pepa.
12. Jada Pinkett and LSG
Air Date: 1997-12-12
Special guests: Jada Pinkett, LSG.
1. Johnnie Cochran and Tricky
Air Date: 1998-08-21
Guest stars Johnnie Cochran and Tricky
2. Kweisi Mfume and Lenny Kravitz
Air Date: 1998-08-28
Guest stars Kweisi Mfume and Lenny Kravitz
3. Jayson Williams and Melanie Comarcho
Air Date: 1998-09-04
Guest stars Jayson Williams and Melanie Comarcho
4. Jerry Springer and DMX
Air Date: 1998-09-11
Guest stars Jerry Springer and DMX
5. Rosie Perez and Esthero
Air Date: 1998-09-18
Guest stars Rosie Perez and Esthero
6. Wynton Marsalis and Biz Markle
Air Date: 1998-10-02
Guest stars Wynton Marsalis and Biz Markle
7. D.L. Hughley and Outkast
Air Date: 1998-10-09
Guest stars D.L. Hughley and Outkast
8. Larry Elder and Jay-Z
Air Date: 1998-10-16
Guest stars Larry Elder and Jay-Z
9. Adam Sandler and Faith Evans
Air Date: 1998-10-23
Guest stars Adam Sandler and Faith Evans
10. Ward Connerly and Don "D.C." Curry
Air Date: 1998-11-06
Guest stars Ward Connerly and Don "D.C." Curry
11. Magic Johnson and Method Man
Air Date: 1998-11-13
Guest stars Magic Johnson and Method Man
12. Ed Bradley and Chaka Khan
Air Date: 1998-11-20
Guest stars Ed Bradley and Chaka Khan
13. Lisa Nicole Carson and Beastie Boys
Air Date: 1998-11-27
Guest stars Lisa Nicole Carson and Beastie Boys
1. Spike Lee and D'Angelo
Air Date: 1999-09-17
Guest stars Spike Lee and D'Angelo
2. Allen Iverson and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Air Date: 1999-09-24
Guest stars Allen Iverson and Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. Al Sharpton and Les Nubians
Air Date: 1999-10-01
Guest stars Al Sharpton and Les Nubians
4. Ilyana Vanzant and Mobb Deep
Air Date: 1999-10-08
Guest stars Ilyana Vanzant and Mobb Deep
5. Ken Hamblin and Me'shell Ndegeocello
Air Date: 1999-10-22
Guest stars Ken Hamblin and Me'shell Ndegeocello
6. Colin Quinn and J.B. Smoove
Air Date: 1999-10-29
Guest stars Colin Quinn and J.B. Smoove
7. Don King, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg
Air Date: 1999-11-05
Guest stars Don King, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
8. Taye Diggs and The Roots
Air Date: 1999-11-12
Guest stars Taye Diggs and The Roots
9. M.C. Hammer and Q-Tip
Air Date: 1999-11-26
Guest stars M.C. Hammer and Q-Tip
10. Cedric the Entertainer and Nas
Air Date: 1999-12-03
Guest stars Cedric the Entertainer and Nas
11. Ananda Lewis and Kelis
Air Date: 1999-12-10
Guest stars Ananda Lewis and Kelis
12. Marion Barry and Jay-Z
Air Date: 1999-12-17
Guest stars Marion Barry and Jay-Z
1. Bernie Mac and Jill Scott
Air Date: 2000-08-19
Guest stars Bernie Mac and Jill Scott
2. Morgan Freeman and Lucy Pearl
Air Date: 2000-08-26
Guest stars Morgan Freeman and Lucy Pearl
3. Mablean Ephriam and Common
Air Date: 2000-09-03
Guest stars Mablean Ephriam and Common
4. Jamie Foxx and Boyz II Men
Air Date: 2000-09-10
Guest stars Jamie Foxx and Boyz II Men
5. Stanley Crouch, De La Soul, Redman
Air Date: 2000-09-24
Guest stars Stanley Crouch, De La Soul and Redman
6. Kevin Johnson and Lil Kim
Air Date: 2000-10-01
Guest stars Kevin Johnson and Lil Kim
7. Pamela Anderson and Mystikai
Air Date: 2000-10-07
Guest stars Pamela Anderson and Mystikai
8. Bill Maher and Saul Williams
Air Date: 2000-10-14
Guest stars Bill Maher and Saul Williams
9. Martin Lawrence and Sade
Air Date: 2000-10-21
Guest stars Martin Lawrence and Sade
10. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Outkast
Air Date: 2000-11-04
Guest stars Jesse Jackson Jr. and Outkast
11. Cornel West and Adam Sandler
Air Date: 2000-11-11
Guest stars Cornel West and Adam Sandler
12. Al Sharpton and Jay-Z
Air Date: 2000-11-18
Guest stars Al Sharpton and Jay-Z
13. Ice-T and Nikki Costa
Air Date: 2000-11-25
Guest stars Ice-T and Nikki Costa
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Rating
4.4/10
Release Date
1997-02-07
Episodes
55 (5 seasons)
Status
Ended