Posts Tagged ‘Redd Foxx’
Tracy Morgan may portray Redd Foxx in upcoming Richard Pryor biopic
Since his recovery from the tragic vehicle accident in June 2014 that left him seriously injured, acting roles have been coming in generously for funnyman Tracy Morgan. He’s now in negotiations to play iconic comedian Redd Foxx in director Lee Daniel’s upcoming Richard Pryor biopic. Foxx, a legend on the stand-up comedy circuit, was known…
Read MoreRedd Foxx to do stand-up tour via hologram company
Fans and curious onlookers alike that never got the chance to catch a stand-up routine by the legendary Redd Foxx will soon get their chance to do so. A projection technology company called Hologram USA recently struck a deal with the late comedian’s estate to create a stage show featuring some of the comic’s greatest…
Read MoreThe changing of the Black father image on TV
The 1970’s was the start of the positive on-screen portrayals of Black fathers. It was a time when television studios attempted to deal with the changing Black socio-economic issues and its effects on mass media. Broadcast networks NBC, CBS and ABC had to find a way to feature positive Black family values with an African…
Read MoreRedd Foxx liked to say the curse word: ‘S—‘ (VIDEO, NSFW)
Redd Foxx liked to say ‘Sh**’. Apollo Legends Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx into the Apollo Walk of Fame with a special induction ceremony.
Read MoreRichard Pryor’s children, Richard Jr. and Rain, happy he’s finally recognized by Apollo Theater
Comedy greats Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx each trekked on the hallowed grounds of the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Their accomplishments have been acknowledged with a very special honor and induction ceremony into the Apollo Walk of Fame. This Walk of Fame Ceremony marked the first time the theater inducted non-musical artists into the Apollo Walk of Fame. Still, all…
Read MoreTV One’s ‘Unsung’: Are Elvis and Redd Foxx to blame for Ike Turner’s cocaine use?
TV One’s award-winning series “Unsung,” returns with an all-new season of hitmakers and game changers starting Wednesday, June 3 at 8 p.m./ET. The premiere episode features Ike Turner and the explores the controversy that surrounded his life and career. Credited with the first recorded rock and roll song and the creator of the Ike and…
Read MoreActor and comedian Reynaldo Rey dead at 75
Actor and comedian Reynaldo Rey, best known for memorable roles in hit movies Friday and White Men Can’t Jump, died from complications of a stroke on Thursday, May 28. He was 75.
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Sherman Hemsley’s Cause of Death Revealed
Last month, comedy fans across the globe were heartbroken when Sherman Hemsley, the star of the iconic show “The Jeffersons,” passed away at 74. After being laid to rest, a coroner’s report has now revealed the true cause of Hemsley’s death. According to TMZ, the El Paso County Texas Medical Examiner has determined that Hemsley…
Read MoreComic Patrice O’Neal Dead at 41: 6 Other Deaths That Rocked the Comedy World
Comedy fans were left mourning on Nov. 29, when news spread that veteran comedian Patrice O’Neal had passed away at the age of 41, from complications of a stroke he suffered last month. According to The New York Daily News, O’Neal’s agent, Matt Frost, confirmed the comedian’s death in a statement, saying, “Many of us…
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