In this episode of Box Seats Sports Comedy Talk Show, we discuss if the Chicago Bears should trade the #1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, plus what team may make the deal with them. We also talk about the Los Angeles Lakers historic comeback, the historic play of Dame Dash, and the hottest topics in sports!
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| The inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards premiered their electrifying, unforgettable celebration of trailblazing comedic legends, rising stars, and social influencers Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Director’s Guild of America. With Instagram-worthy show-stopping moments, the night honored the diverse and rich history of urban comedy with a curated group of presenters, honorees, and special tributes. Before the Humor Mill Comedy Awards began, the humor was already in full swing with social media correspondent Juhan Jones’ quick-witted, humorous behind-the-scenes recaps from the red carpet. Opened with an illuminating message from the show’s visionary and Executive Producer, Frank Holder, the stage was set for a night of joy and celebration. Detroit Comedian Tony T. Roberts hit center stage with a hilarious opening song that sent seismic waves of laughter rippling through the crowd. Roberts passed the torch to Host and Executive Producer Chris Spencer, who kept the energy high throughout the evening. Presenters for the night included Stan Lathan, Tiffany Haddish, Brian J. White, Alex Thomas, Jasmine Burke, Dorien Wilson, and many more who paid tribute to the pioneers of urban comedy. Veteran television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar, along with the legendary comedian and actor George Wallace were the night’s honorees. “I’m so glad there’s a show that’s honoring all these comedians that have gone unnoticed all these years,” says Ralph Farquhar. “Black comedians are the backbone of the industry and that’s the truth. I’m glad I was thought of to receive the first Icon Award.” “It’s a true blessing and an absolute honor to be recognized by my community and receive this award from my people,” says George Wallace. |
| The night continued to commemorate the achievements of comedy greats with special history moments honoring the contributions of trailblazers who paved the way for the next generation of comedic talent including Dewey “Pigmeat” Markham, Moms Mabley, Stepin Fetchit, Freddie Prinze and Pat Morita. With its fusion of highlighting the brightest stars of yesterday, today and the future, the Humor Mill Comedy Awards celebrated winners across several categories including “Best Sitcom,” “Funniest Film of the Year” and more. View this year’s Humor Mill Comedy Awards winners below: |
| BEST SITCOM – REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS IN TV/FILM – KIM FIELDS BEST COMEDIC ACTOR IN TV/FILM – DC YOUNG FLY FUNNIEST FILM OF THE YEAR – DAY SHIFT SKETCH OF THE YEAR – JUHAHN JONES BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS – DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – EARTHQUAKE COMEDY SPECIAL OF THE YEAR – DAVID ARNOLD BEST COMEDIC BRAND ADVERTISING – OLD SPICE – DEON COLE, GABRIELLE DENNIS |
| The Humor Mill Comedy Awards paid a heartwarming special tribute to comics we lost in 2022. “Comedy has always held a special place in my heart, and to me, it’s a medium that is designed to celebrate those we’ve lost who have dedicated their lives to bringing laughter and joy to people all around the world while spotlighting the talented comedians who are still here,” says founder and executive producer of the show Frank Holder. Holder closed the night with a poignant and uplifting message, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to bring together the best and brightest of urban comedy. For more information on Humor Mill and air date, visit www.humormilltv.com or connect on social media @humor_mill on Instagram, @thehumormill on Twitter and @HumorMill on Facebook. |
In a dream on-screen sitcom pairing two decades in the making, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. are set to star in a father-son multi-camera comedy. CBS is developing the untitled project, co-written by the elder Wayans and former Last Man Standing executive producer Kevin Hench.
The comedy revolves around legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” (Wayans), who has to drag his grown son (Wayans Jr.), who has all his charm and none of his drive, kicking and screaming into adulthood before he turns 40.
Wayans, Hench and Wayans Jr. executive produce. CBS Studios, where Wayans Jr.’s Two Shakes Entertainment has been based since its launch, is the studio.
This marks Wayans’ return to network comedy after he co-created, executive produced and starred in ABC’s My Wife and Kids, which ran on ABC for five seasons from 2001-05. It is on that multi-cam show that his son, Wayans Jr., made his TV acting debut with a major recurring role. He went on to star in single-camera comedies Happy Endings and New Girl before headlining the CBS multi-camera sitcom Happy Together.
That CBS sitcom lasted a season, but it gave fans a taste of what the Wayanses’ onscreen father-son dynamic would look like when Wayans guest starred as Wayans Jr.’s father in an episode titled, “Like Father, Like Son.”
Wayans Jr., who also appeared on his father’s Showtime sketch comedy The Underground, most recently was seen in the films Supercool, Cherry and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. He recently wrapped Netflix’s Players and is an executive producer on the streamer’s upcoming drama series Glamorous.
Wayans is a four-time Emmy nominee who co-created and starred in the iconic sketch series In Living Color. He most recently starred as Roger Murtaugh on Fox’s Lethal Weapon series and next will be seen starring alongside Pam Grier in Tubi’s noir thriller Cinnamon.
In addition to his lengthy stint as executive producer on Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing, Hench co-created and executive produced Cristela and Mr. Iglesias. He is currently executive producing Allen’s new Disney+ series The Santa Clauses.
Source: Deadline
The Inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards unveils its distinguished honorees and remarkable nominees for a celebration of the funniest and most talented performers in television, film, and social media Tuesday, February 21 at The Director’s Guild of America (DGA). Veteran television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar and world renowned comedic legend George Wallace blaze the trail as the pioneer recipients of the Icon and Lifetime Achievement Awards commemorating their legacy of laughter.
As the genius behind hit shows like “Moesha,” “The Parkers,” “Married… with Children,” “The Proud Family,” and the Emmy-Award winning Disney+ Original “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” television executive producer and writer Ralph Farquhar is tapped to receive the prestigious Icon Award. His significant impact on the world of television has produced some of the most beloved shows of all time and has shaped the understanding of urban comedy in scripted television. Stand-up comedy maestro George Wallace will be presented the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award for his over four decades of selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the globe. Wallace began his career in comedy as a writer for “The Redd Foxx Show” and went on to make huge waves in stand-up comedy, television, and radio. He turned classic film roles into unforgettable characters with his captivating performances in classic films like “Car Wash,” “Batman Forever,” and “Little Nicky,” to name just a few.
“The Humor Mill Comedy Awards holds special significance as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the African-American community during Black History Month,” says Founder Frank Holder. “With unique perspectives and experiences, urban comedians bring the power of healing, unity, upliftment and resilience to the art form of comedy generation after generation.”
A hand-picked cohort of comedy royalty, nominated by the comedy elite and chosen from the finest crop of comedic stars and social influencers, make up the first-ever Humor Mill Comedy Awards line-up. Below is a list of categories and nominees:
BEST SITCOM
BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS IN TV/FILM
BEST COMEDIC ACTOR IN TV/FILM
FUNNIEST FILM OF THE YEAR
SKETCH OF THE YEAR
BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS-SOCIAL MEDIA
Chris Spencer, the mastermind behind “The Real Husbands of Hollywood” and head penman for “Wild ‘n Out,” will rock the mic as host. The show will get a double dose of hilarity with the comedic flair and golden punchlines of Detroit co-host Tony Roberts. Adding his own brand of humor, comedian Juhahn Jones will deliver quick-witted behind-the-scenes moments as a social media correspondent.
Voting for nominees is open through February 17 and votes can be cast here. Pre-show media interview opportunities are available upon request here including a virtual press day featuring Chris Spencer, Tony Roberts and Juhahn Jones Monday, February 16 from 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. PST.
Lavell Crawford returns for his fourth SHOWTIME comedy special LAVELL CRAWFORD: THEE LAVELL CRAWFORD, starting Friday, February 24 on streaming and on demand for SHOWTIME subscribers, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, February 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
LAVELL CRAWFORD: THEE LAVELL CRAWFORD is produced by Comedy Dynamics, and directed by Brian Volk-Weiss (Pete Davidson: Alive From New York, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra), who also executive produced with Cisco Henson and Justin Edbrooke.
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Ken Marino, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, and D.C. Young Fly have boarded Prime Video’s holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane, joining previously announced cast members Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, and Danielle Pinnock.
Reginald Hudlin directs off a script by Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences.
Story details are being kept under wraps. The movie is shooting in Los Angeles and a part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. The film will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide and marks the first film falling under Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios.
Eddie Murphy Productions’ Eddie Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster; Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder are producing.
Marino most recently starred in the HBO Max series The Other Two. Other TV credits include recurring roles on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Fresh Off The Boat. He also wrote and appeared in Universal’s Wanderlust and Role Models, and made his directorial debut in 2017 with How To Be A Latin Lover. Next, he will star in the revival of Party Down which premieres on Feb. 24 on Starz. Marino is represented by UTA and Artists First.
Stand-up comedian Johnson-Reyes has six comedy specials streaming on various platforms. Additionally, she has guest starred on shows such as Life & Beth, Superstore, The Shield, Ugly Betty, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Film credits include Enough Said, Our Family Wedding, and Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. She is represented by UTA and Levity Talent.
D.C. Young Fly is most widely known as the fan favorite of Nick Cannon’s Wild’n Out and as a host of the popular podcast 85 South. Coming off the lead role on the film How High 2, he recently starred in the New Line reboot of House Party and as a returning character on 50 Cent’s hit show BMF. Fly is represented by Innovative Artists and Fox Rothschild.
Source: Deadline
In this episode of Box Seats Sports Comedy Talk Show, we discuss the upcoming Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Eagles, plus we discuss all of the moves that happened in the NBA at the end of the NBA Trade deadline. Plus we talk about the hottest topics in sports!
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CBS announced today that it has renewed the hit comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD for the 2023-2024 broadcast season.
In its fifth season, THE NEIGHBORHOOD is averaging 6.13 million viewers in its Monday at 8:00 PM time period and grows to over 7.3 million viewers with live+35 day viewing across linear and streaming platforms. This season, THE NEIGHBORHOOD ranks as the #3 comedy series on Paramount+ based on total minutes viewed with full episode streaming up +60% year over year (Paramount+ and CBS TVE). Among African American viewers, it is TV’s #1 comedy.
“THE NEIGHBORHOOD has become a hit by not only delivering laughs but by telling stories of cultural impact,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “From gentrification to Black Lives Matter, to addiction and pregnancy loss, the incredible writers and this amazing cast push boundaries and endlessly entertain us. As they film their 100th episode this week, directed by Cedric the Entertainer, we are thrilled to announce that we are welcoming this outstanding series back for a sixth season.”
THE NEIGHBORHOOD stars Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Tichina Arnold, Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears, and Hank Greenspan. Executive producers are Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Aaron Kaplan, Wendi Trilling, Cedric the Entertainer, and Eric Rhone. The series is produced by CBS Studios.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD airs Mondays (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and is available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+*. A new episode is available this evening.
Pack your zip lines and grapefruits, the “Girls Trip” sequel is taking us to West Africa.
Writer-director-producer Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the original 2017 romp, joined the Variety Studio presented by Audible at Sundance and provided an update on the anticipated reunion of Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish.
Oliver, at the festival to promote the second season of her Amazon Prime Video series “Harlem,” said she had a “definitive ‘Girls Trip 2’ update. That it’s officially happening. I can say that.” She also provided a plot update, and while the film’s producer Will Packer “might kill me, we’re looking to set it in Ghana.”
One of Oliver’s “Harlem” stars, actor Shoniqua Shandai, screamed “Afrochella!” after Oliver dropped the news. She refers to the annual Afrochella festival, Ghana’s premiere cultural and music event whose name borrows from the American flower crown convention Coachella. Oliver confirmed that the ladies of “Girls Trip” will look to attend the festival, which has attracted prominent musical acts from the region, including Beyonce collaborate Shatte Wale. A production timeline is unknown as Oliver still needs to submit her script.
The first “Girls Trip” was a significant box office hit, grossing $140 million worldwide on a modest $16 million budget. Malcolm D. Lee directed the project, produced by Packer and co-written by Olvier and Kenya Barris from a story they conceived with Erica Rivinoja. It also launched the recently-embattled Haddish into superstardom.
Oliver has been on a festival tear the past year, premiering her acclaimed horror comedy “The Blackening” at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie, directed by Tim Story, was acquired by Lionsgate on the heels of TIFF and will release this coming Juneteenth.
“Harlem,” which stars Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson, and Shandai, will debut its season two in a weekly rollout on Prime Video starting Feb. 3.
Source: Variety
After successfully launching The Amanda Seales Show in November on WRNB 100.3 FM Philadelphia, Urban One Inc’s Reach Media is announcing syndication to new markets. The show is a content-only radio program with an accompanying daily podcast available in multiple dayparts (AM Drive, Middays, and Afternoon Drive) and formats (Mainstream and Urban Adult Contemporary).
“Amanda has had an immediate positive ratings impact in Philadelphia, and we are excited to expand her show to Houston, Columbus, Richmond, and Charlotte,” said Colby Tyner, Senior VP Programming of Urban One’s Radio One and Reach Media divisions.
As leaders in mainstream urban, urban AC, and inspirational music with the top talent in syndicated radio programming, Reach Media connects with ninety percent of Black America. The Amanda Seals Show will now be heard on the following stations effective Monday, January 23: KBXX-FM. 97.9 The Box, Houston, TX (10a-2p); WCKX-FM, Power 107.5/1063, Columbus, OH (6a-10a); WFNZ/WOSF-HD2, 102.5 The Block (10a-2p); and WXGI-AM, 950 and WXGI FM, 99.5 & 102.7 The Box, Richmond VA (3-7pm).
“We are honored to bring fresh content to the urban audiences so that they can listen, laugh, and learn daily with The Amanda Seales Show, packed with the latest pop culture, entertainment, relationship topics and political/social commentary. Each day listeners will hear Amanda’s opinions on everything happening in the world with significant audience interaction,” said Tyner.
Urban One Inc. has also hired Tony Richards as the new Executive Producer for the show. Richards formerly produced the Darlene McCoy Show, the Rick & Sasha Show and is a former morning show host in various US markets. Rodney “Supreme” Maybin has also come on board as the show’s new Technical Producer. He is the current production director for WRNB Philadelphia and former PD at WQBK-HD2 Albany and APD at WBLK in Buffalo.