The Chris Rock Show 1997
What is The Chris Rock Show?
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show that aired on HBO. Created by Chris Rock, the program featured a variety of guests throughout its run.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 55
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 7, 1997
- Last aired
- Nov 25, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show that aired on HBO. Created by Chris Rock, the program featured a variety of guests throughout its run. The series spanned five seasons, beginning in 1997 and concluding in 2000. During its time on the air, the production received recognition for its creative contributions to the medium. Specifically, the show won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. As a late night series, it served as a platform for Rock to engage with guests while maintaining the comedic tone characteristic of his work. The program remains a notable entry in the history of HBO comedy programming, having maintained a consistent presence on the network for several years. By focusing on a mix of talk and comedy, the show established a distinct format that garnered critical acclaim within the television industry. Its legacy is highlighted by the writing accolades it achieved during its final years of broadcast.
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“Late night comedy talk show on HBO created by Chris Rock.”
- created by chris rock
- featured various guests
- short run of five seasons
- limited details available in synopsis
Watch it if you enjoy late night comedy talk shows hosted by Chris Rock.
This is a comedy talk show.
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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 5 episodes
- E1 Series Premiere with Johnny Cochran Feb 7, 1997
- E2 Jenifer Lewis and D'Angelo Feb 14, 1997
- E3 John Amos and Cake Feb 28, 1997
- E4 Tyson Beckford and Maxwell Feb 28, 1997
- E5 Tracy Morgan and Erykah Badu Mar 7, 1997
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Arsenio Hall and Puff Daddy Sep 12, 1997
- E2 Conan O'Brien and Wyclef Jean Sep 19, 1997
- E3 Whoopi Goldberg and KC & Jojo Sep 26, 1997
- E4 Vivica A. Fox and Missy Elliot Oct 3, 1997
- E5 Bryant Gumbel and LL Cool J Oct 10, 1997
- E6 J.C. Watts and Busta Rhymes Oct 17, 1997
- E7 Chris Spencer and Bobby Brown Oct 24, 1997
- E8 Jesse Jackson and Rakim Nov 7, 1997
- E9 Rev. Al Sharpton and Mary J. Blige Nov 21, 1997
- E10 George Carlin and Usher Nov 28, 1997
- E11 Roy Jones Jr. and Salt 'n' Pepa Dec 5, 1997
- E12 Jada Pinkett and LSG Dec 12, 1997
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Johnnie Cochran and Tricky Aug 21, 1998
- E2 Kweisi Mfume and Lenny Kravitz Aug 28, 1998
- E3 Jayson Williams and Melanie Comarcho Sep 4, 1998
- E4 Jerry Springer and DMX Sep 11, 1998
- E5 Rosie Perez and Esthero Sep 18, 1998
- E6 Wynton Marsalis and Biz Markle Oct 2, 1998
- E7 D.L. Hughley and Outkast Oct 9, 1998
- E8 Larry Elder and Jay-Z Oct 16, 1998
- E9 Adam Sandler and Faith Evans Oct 23, 1998
- E10 Ward Connerly and Don "D.C." Curry Nov 6, 1998
- E11 Magic Johnson and Method Man Nov 13, 1998
- E12 Ed Bradley and Chaka Khan Nov 20, 1998
- E13 Lisa Nicole Carson and Beastie Boys Nov 27, 1998
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Spike Lee and D'Angelo Sep 17, 1999
- E2 Allen Iverson and Red Hot Chili Peppers Sep 24, 1999
- E3 Al Sharpton and Les Nubians Oct 1, 1999
- E4 Ilyana Vanzant and Mobb Deep Oct 8, 1999
- E5 Ken Hamblin and Me'shell Ndegeocello Oct 22, 1999
- E6 Colin Quinn and J.B. Smoove Oct 29, 1999
- E7 Don King, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg Nov 5, 1999
- E8 Taye Diggs and The Roots Nov 12, 1999
- E9 M.C. Hammer and Q-Tip Nov 26, 1999
- E10 Cedric the Entertainer and Nas Dec 3, 1999
- E11 Ananda Lewis and Kelis Dec 10, 1999
- E12 Marion Barry and Jay-Z Dec 17, 1999
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Bernie Mac and Jill Scott Aug 19, 2000
- E2 Morgan Freeman and Lucy Pearl Aug 26, 2000
- E3 Mablean Ephriam and Common Sep 3, 2000
- E4 Jamie Foxx and Boyz II Men Sep 10, 2000
- E5 Stanley Crouch, De La Soul, Redman Sep 24, 2000
- E6 Kevin Johnson and Lil Kim Oct 1, 2000
- E7 Pamela Anderson and Mystikai Oct 7, 2000
- E8 Bill Maher and Saul Williams Oct 14, 2000
- E9 Martin Lawrence and Sade Oct 21, 2000
- E10 Jesse Jackson Jr. and Outkast Nov 4, 2000
- E11 Cornel West and Adam Sandler Nov 11, 2000
- E12 Al Sharpton and Jay-Z Nov 18, 2000
- E13 Ice-T and Nikki Costa Nov 25, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What network aired the show?
The show was featured on HBO.
Who created the show?
The show was created by Chris Rock.
How many seasons did it run?
It ran for five seasons.
When did the show air?
It ran from 1997 to 2000.
Did the show win any awards?
It won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999.