Showtime at the Apollo
Showtime at the Apollo | |
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De Passe Entertainment (2002–2008; 2016–18) Telepictures Productions (2004–2008) The Roush Wagner Company (2016–2018) | |
Original release | |
Network | Syndication |
Release | September 12, 1987 May 24, 2008 | –
Network | Fox |
Release | March 1 May 24, 2018 | –
Showtime at the Apollo (formerly It's Showtime at the Apollo and Apollo Live) is an American variety show that first aired in syndication from September 12, 1987 to May 24, 2008.[1][2] In 2018, the series returned on Fox with Steve Harvey hosting.[3] Filmed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, the show features live performances from both professional and up-and-coming artists, and also features the Amateur Night competition. In many cities such as New York (where it aired on WNBC), it often aired after Saturday Night Live during the late Saturday night/early Sunday morning hours, and was often paired with the similarly-syndicated Soul Train.[not verified in body]
A live non-televised version of the show takes place every Wednesday (which is the original Apollo Amateur Night competition that has been running for over seventy years), with the taped version of the show for television being recorded in advance on other nights for later airing.[not verified in body]
Hosts
Various musicians and entertainers acted as weekly guest hosts during the first two seasons. Stand up comedian Rick Aviles was the first host of Amateur Night, serving in that role until midway through the second season.
From 1989 to 1991,
Change of production
The original show was created by veteran television producer Bob Banner in conjunction with Percy Sutton and was produced and directed by BBA senior producer Don Weiner. After a dispute with the Apollo Theater Foundation in 2002, the original producers minus Bob Banner, who was no longer with the show after 1996
BET revival
It was announced on September 30, 2011 that the
Fox specials/revival
Showtime at the Apollo was revived by
Awards and nominations
Showtime at the Apollo has won a
References
- ^ a b Holloway, Daniel (April 17, 2017). "'Showtime at the Apollo' Series Revival Ordered by Fox". Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (February 8, 2021). "UTA Signs Harlem's Iconic Apollo Theater". Deadline. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (April 17, 2017). "Deadline Hollywood". ‘Showtime At The Apollo’: Fox Orders Weekly Series For Next Season; Steve Harvey Hosts. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ Season 12 Archived January 18, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Macke, Johnni. "Steve Harvey Announces The Return Of A Classic Series On FOX". People's Choice. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Percy Sutton .... executive producer (unknown episodes, 1987–2002)
- ^ Bob Banner Associates
- ^ "Showtime in Harlem" (2002)
- ^ When "Showtime at the Apollo" was revamped in 2002, Rudy Rush and Kiki Shepard were ousted and given their own show, "Showtime in Harlem."
- ^ "Official site of Showtime in Harlem". Archived from the original on September 26, 2003. Retrieved September 25, 2007.
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- ^ "BET Her".
- ^ "Apollo Live | Shows". BET. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ http://www.centrictv.com/shows/apollo-live/cast-members Apollo Live Cast
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (October 12, 2016). "Steve Harvey to Host 'Showtime at the Apollo' Revival on Fox". Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "All-New Weekly Series "Showtime at the Apollo," Hosted by Steve Harvey, to Premiere Following Spring Return of "Gotham" Thursday, March 1, on FOX". The Futon Critic. January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ McIlwaine, Kharisma (May 30, 2018). "Philadelphia singer Cam Anthony wins competition on 'Showtime at The Apollo'". Philadelphia Sun.
- ^ Prickett, Macon (April 2, 2018). "VIDEO: Teen R&B/Pop Singer Cam Anthony Wins Over SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO Audience". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ "Showtime at the Apollo" (1987) – Awards – IMDb (accessed October 16, 2011)