On this day in comedy on December 27, 1939 comedic actor John A. Amos, Jr. was born in Newark, New Jersey Described by Kansas City Chief’s football coach, Hank Stram as “”you’re not a football player, you’re a man who is trying to play football” when Amos tried out for the team (he was signed […]
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On this day in comedy on June 29, 1988 Coming to America was released by Paramount Pictures. Reuniting Eddie Murphy and director John Landis, the comedy is about African crown prince, Akeem Joffer, from the fictional nation of Zamunda, who comes to the United States in the hopes of finding a bride. The film […]
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On this day in comedy on February 8, 1974 Good Times premiered on CBS. Created by writer Eric Monte (Cooley High) and actor, Mike Evans (the 1st Lionel from The Jeffersons), Good Times was developed by Norman Lear as a spin-off of Maude (which was a spin-off of All in the Family). The instant hit […]
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On this day in comedy on December 27, 1939 Actor, John A. Amos, Jr. was born in Newark, New Jersey. Described by Kansas City Chief’s football coach, Hank Stram as “”you’re not a football player, you’re a man who is trying to play football” when Amos tried out for the team (he was signed or played […]
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If you recall, several weeks ago we disclosed to you that Martin Lawrence was coming back to television, and later that week news was revealed that Regina Hall was added to the show. Well, now it seems that veteran actor John Amos has been added to the cast as the producers have been adding to […]
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As you already know, the comedy industry has taken a big hit during the coronavirus. So many comedians are trying to figure out ways to entertain themselves and their audience. With that being said, comedians Deon Cole (of black-ish fame) and Tony Roberts (of Uncle Buck fame) decided earlier today to entertain their fans by conducting […]
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