Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey
Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey, the unique stand-up show with a hip hop vibe, hosted by JB Smoove ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") will reflect the urban culture of today's youth through stand-up comedy. Each episode will consist of three up-and-coming comics and will feature music created by DJ Cassidy.
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Tony Roberts, Dante Nero and Brandon Glover
Aired: Jul 11, 2010JB Smoove hosts a night of stand-up from Tony Roberts, Dante Nero, and Brandon Glover at the El Rey Theater.
- Episode 2: Mike Vecchione, Calise Hawkins and JJ Williamson
Aired: Jul 11, 2010JB Smoove hosts a night of stand-up from Mike Vecchione, Calise Hawkins, and JJ Williamson at the El Rey Theater.
- Episode 3: Eric Andre, James Davis and Kurt Metzger
Aired: Jul 18, 2010JB Smoove hosts a night of stand-up from Eric Andre, James Davis, and Kurt Metzger at the El Rey Theater.
- Episode 4: Ray Lipowski, Felipe Esparza and Lil' Rel
Aired: Jul 25, 2010JB Smoove hosts a night of stand-up from Ray Lipowski, Felipe Esparza, and Lil Rel at the El Rey Theater.
- Episode 5: Smokey Suarez, Fahim Anwar and Kellye Howard
Aired: Aug 1, 2010JB Smoove hosts a night of stand-up from Smokey Suarez, Fahim Anwar, and Kellye Howard at the El Rey Theater.
- Episode 6: Mark Viera, Rachel Feinstein and Baron Vaughn
Aired: Aug 8, 2010JB Smoove hosts at night of stand-up from Mark Viera, Rachel Feinstein, and Baron Vaughn at the El Rey Theater.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Owen Smith, Kareem Green and Capone
Aired: Jan 26, 2012Owen Smith thinks marriage should have a two-year contract, Kareem Green doesn't want to live with a white woman, and Capone shows why women need protection at the club.
- Episode 2: David Arnold, Damien Lemon and Tony Roberts
Aired: Jan 26, 2012David Arnold advises ladies on keeping their men, Damien Lemon gets excited to break the news of a celebrity's death, and Tony Roberts refuses to stop tweeting at takeoff.
- Episode 3: Dov Davidoff, Damn Fool and Tony Rock
Aired: Feb 3, 2012Dov Davidoff proves being gay is genetic, Damn Fool doesn't like it when women call their husbands "daddy," and Tony Rock knows that you can't argue with black women.
- Episode 4: Wil Sylvince, Tiffany Haddish and Earthquake
Aired: Feb 10, 2012Wil Sylvince figures out why there are no black superheroes, Tiffany Haddish analyzes her dreams, and Earthquake wonders why Haiti needs relief money.
- Episode 5: Mike Britt, Ian Edwards and Leslie Jones
Aired: Feb 17, 2012Mike Britt wants to bring realism to period commercials, Ian Edwards is the five-time not-the-father champion, and young women are messing up Leslie Jones' game.
- Episode 6: Chris Spencer, Nore Davis and Rob Stapleton
Aired: Feb 17, 2012Chris Spencer and his wife meet a pair of swingers, Nore Davis cries for teen moms, and Rob Stapleton knows New York City roaches are gangster.