The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
Criticism
The show was criticized for excessive foul language and negative representations of African Americans.
Spin-offs
The show produced a spinoff called Loco Slam.
DVD
The show is currently available in DVD boxsets in the USA and the UK.
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DOG DAYS ... Siddiq’s “The Domino Effect” specials have garnered millions of views, he’s released multiple specials via ComedyCentral, and early in his career, he appeared on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.” Tickets start at $24 at www.criterionokc.com.
It was his talent for being not just funny, but also authentic, that launched his rise as one of the kings of stand-up back in the era of Def Comedy Jam ...It’s a sense of family that still anchors his comedy.
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According to Diaz, he “was naturally funny on the radio” and that helped him transition to comedy ... In 2007, Diaz started a stand-up comedy series “Don't Get Gassed,” a monthly show at Carolines, billed as a Def Comedy Jam-type show.
Torry, who's also an Omega, promises to be spectacular, boasting an impressive resume with performances in BET's Def Comedy Jam and movies such as House Party, Poetic Justice and more.
A young Spears became interested in comedy ... Two years after his first stand-up sets, Spears appeared on “Def Comedy Jam.” The next year, at age 17, Spears performed on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.”.
Staff Writer, News...Follow ... She also was widely known as a comedian with contributions to shows like HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comicview. Staying true to her ATL hometown, she was also a regular performer at the Atlanta Comedy Theater.
Smith, a Miami native, was also known as a comedian, having been a writer on the TV series 'Def Comedy Jam' and 'Comicview', Fox 5 Atlanta reports ... on the TV series 'Def Comedy Jam' and 'Comicview'.
Comedy has always been a serious business for James AustinJohnson... … The minute you get him up onstage, he can’t help but do some Def Comedy Jam-style of stand-up comedy for, like, an hour-and-a-half.
Growing up, I discovered some of Adam Sandler’s old comedy songs. I never knew I was listening to a form of comedy, but I loved them ... The show was with some other older vetted comics that had done shows like Comic View and Def Comedy Jam.
Siddiq is more than his time in prison, and he wants his comedy to reflect that ... Before the special’s release, Siddiq had performed on BET’s “Comic View” and HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and toured with the likes of Lavell Crawford and DL Hughley.
In the proclamation, Pittsburgh recognizes Lawrence’s “significant contributions” to the film and entertainment industry, which began in the 1990s “Def Comedy Jam.” The city says other successful ...
Starting as part of the Def Comedy Jam tours, Epps earned a second career as an actor, including films such as “The Hangover,” “Next Friday” and the new “Madame Web” from Marvel... in the jam-band world.
