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Starz Renews "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up" for a Third Season
posted on Mar 19, 2008
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Starz Entertainment's comedy series "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st
Amendment Stand-up" has been renewed for a third season with 10 new
half hour episodes, beginning Wednesday, July 9. Executive produced by
Martin Lawrence, the show begins production April 3 through April 5 at
the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC, near where Lawrence
grew up in Maryland.
"Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment
Stand-up" features the nation’s hottest and edgiest up-and-coming
talent as well as star comics performing before a live audience.
Returning as host of the show is Doug Williams ("The Bernie Mac Show")
who introduces each act and adds his own style of comedy. Also
returning to spin the music is celebrated entertainer and DJ Biz
Markie.
Politics and Washington, DC are sure to provide an
optimal back-drop for the stand-up comedy show that puts a whole new
spin on the 1st Amendment. Comedians tentatively scheduled to perform
include, Bruce Bruce, Joe Clair, Lavell Crawford, Don ‘D.C’ Curry, Roz
G., Luenell, Gary Owen, Rod Man, Shang, Rickey Smiley, Joe Torry, Kym
Whitley and others.
"We are honored to have Martin Lawrence
returning to lead the charge as executive producer of the show," said
Starz Entertainment Vice President of Original Programming Michael
Ruggiero. "We are also very excited that Doug Williams is back with
his bold style of humor. This season features a dynamic lineup of top
new comedians as well as seasoned performers in an uncensored platform
where viewers are sure to enjoy hilarious perspectives on everyday
life."
"It's a huge opportunity to host ‘Martin Lawrence
Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up’ and showcase such undeniable talent,"
said Williams. "This is a great time to be in the nation's Capitol
during an unprecedented presidential election year. We will have a
lot of fun talking about politics, relationships, marriage and much
more."
Martin Lawrence describes the show as a vehicle "to
present talented up and coming comics and to catch up with some old
friends and seasoned veterans."
"Martin Lawrence Presents 1st
Amendment Stand-up" is directed and executive produced by Michael
Bohusz. Williams also serves as executive producer.
The series will also appear on Starz On Demand and Vongo, Starz Entertainment’s broadband Internet download service.
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