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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Season 1 · 5 episodes
- E1 Series Premiere with Johnny Cochran Mytharc Feb 7, 1997
- E2 Jenifer Lewis and D'Angelo Core Feb 14, 1997
- E3 John Amos and Cake Core Feb 28, 1997
- E4 Tyson Beckford and Maxwell Core Feb 28, 1997
- E5 Tracy Morgan and Erykah Badu Mytharc Mar 7, 1997
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Arsenio Hall and Puff Daddy Mytharc Sep 12, 1997
- E2 Conan O'Brien and Wyclef Jean Core Sep 19, 1997
- E3 Whoopi Goldberg and KC & Jojo Core Sep 26, 1997
- E4 Vivica A. Fox and Missy Elliot Core Oct 3, 1997
- E5 Bryant Gumbel and LL Cool J Core Oct 10, 1997
- E6 J.C. Watts and Busta Rhymes Core Oct 17, 1997
- E7 Chris Spencer and Bobby Brown Core Oct 24, 1997
- E8 Jesse Jackson and Rakim Core Nov 7, 1997
- E9 Rev. Al Sharpton and Mary J. Blige Core Nov 21, 1997
- E10 George Carlin and Usher Core Nov 28, 1997
- E11 Roy Jones Jr. and Salt 'n' Pepa Mytharc Dec 5, 1997
- E12 Jada Pinkett and LSG Mytharc Dec 12, 1997
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Johnnie Cochran and Tricky Mytharc Aug 21, 1998
- E2 Kweisi Mfume and Lenny Kravitz Core Aug 28, 1998
- E3 Jayson Williams and Melanie Comarcho Core Sep 4, 1998
- E4 Jerry Springer and DMX Core Sep 11, 1998
- E5 Rosie Perez and Esthero Core Sep 18, 1998
- E6 Wynton Marsalis and Biz Markle Core Oct 2, 1998
- E7 D.L. Hughley and Outkast Core Oct 9, 1998
- E8 Larry Elder and Jay-Z Core Oct 16, 1998
- E9 Adam Sandler and Faith Evans Core Oct 23, 1998
- E10 Ward Connerly and Don "D.C." Curry Core Nov 6, 1998
- E11 Magic Johnson and Method Man Core Nov 13, 1998
- E12 Ed Bradley and Chaka Khan Mytharc Nov 20, 1998
- E13 Lisa Nicole Carson and Beastie Boys Mytharc Nov 27, 1998
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Spike Lee and D'Angelo Mytharc Sep 17, 1999
- E2 Allen Iverson and Red Hot Chili Peppers Core Sep 24, 1999
- E3 Al Sharpton and Les Nubians Core Oct 1, 1999
- E4 Ilyana Vanzant and Mobb Deep Core Oct 8, 1999
- E5 Ken Hamblin and Me'shell Ndegeocello Core Oct 22, 1999
- E6 Colin Quinn and J.B. Smoove Core Oct 29, 1999
- E7 Don King, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg Core Nov 5, 1999
- E8 Taye Diggs and The Roots Core Nov 12, 1999
- E9 M.C. Hammer and Q-Tip Core Nov 26, 1999
- E10 Cedric the Entertainer and Nas Core Dec 3, 1999
- E11 Ananda Lewis and Kelis Mytharc Dec 10, 1999
- E12 Marion Barry and Jay-Z Mytharc Dec 17, 1999
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Bernie Mac and Jill Scott Mytharc Aug 19, 2000
- E2 Morgan Freeman and Lucy Pearl Core Aug 26, 2000
- E3 Mablean Ephriam and Common Core Sep 3, 2000
- E4 Jamie Foxx and Boyz II Men Core Sep 10, 2000
- E5 Stanley Crouch, De La Soul, Redman Core Sep 24, 2000
- E6 Kevin Johnson and Lil Kim Core Oct 1, 2000
- E7 Pamela Anderson and Mystikai Core Oct 7, 2000
- E8 Bill Maher and Saul Williams Core Oct 14, 2000
- E9 Martin Lawrence and Sade Core Oct 21, 2000
- E10 Jesse Jackson Jr. and Outkast Core Nov 4, 2000
- E11 Cornel West and Adam Sandler Core Nov 11, 2000
- E12 Al Sharpton and Jay-Z Mytharc Nov 18, 2000
- E13 Ice-T and Nikki Costa Mytharc 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.
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