On this day in comedy on October 2, 2005 Comedian, Julius “Nipsey” Russell died in NYC, NY. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, September 15, 1918, Russell attained fame as a favorite at the Apollo Theater. He was also noted for his frequent appearances as a panelist on game shows, where he was known for his improvisational […]
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The ABC Television Network announced pick-up orders for summer sensations “Celebrity Family Feud,” “The $100,000 Pyramid,” “Match Game” and “To Tell the Truth.” “We’re thrilled by the performance of each of our game shows and the reception they received from the fans,” said Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment. She added, “The success of these shows […]
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Jalen Rose, “ESPN NBA Countdown” analyst, joins the cast as a celebrity panelist set to appear in each episode. Jalen Rose – Current ESPN/ABC analyst and former 13-year NBA star is one of the few professional athletes to maintain a high profile post retirement. Rose was the team captain of the legendary Fab Five University […]
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ABC, which has had ratings success with a celebrity version of “Family Feud” this summer, is also bringing back another game show classic: “To Tell the Truth.” The network announced Wednesday that a six-episode reimagining of “To Tell the Truth,” from FremantleMedia North America, to be hosted by “Black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, is coming soon […]
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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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