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| Synopsis: Multi-talented, award-winning
comedian Steve Harvey ("The Steve Harvey Show," "The Original Kings of
Comedy") and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Madeleine Smithberg
("Late Night with David Letterman," "The Daily Show") return to The WB
for a second season with an expanded one-hour comedy/variety show designed
once again to showcase Mr. Harvey's unique talents and uncanny ability
to bring out the very best - and the very funny - in regular people, and
not-so-regular people, too. Moving to the Sunday night timeslot held for many years by television's most famous variety show - "The Ed Sullivan Show" - Mr. Harvey will carry on the tradition of presenting a fast-paced hour packed with well-known stars and fresh new talent. As Mr. Harvey explains it, the guest list this season will include, "Some people who have already made it to the `Big Time,' some people who are on their way to the `Big Time,' and some people who have no business whatsoever being anywhere near the `Big Time.'" In addition to the expanded one-hour format, Mr. Harvey will begin each episode with a monologue, and he will have a new sidekick along for the ride: comedian J. Anthony Brown ("Drumline," The WB's "Like Family"). A deejay will be on hand each week to play the audience in and out of commercial breaks, and a new segment called "Some Folks You Won't Be Seeing on `Big Time'" will feature audition tapes that didn't make the cut - for obvious reasons. Season two will also feature weekly appearances by various standup comedians. Some will be established comedy stars, and some will be fresh faces getting their big break on "Big Time." Many of Mr. Harvey's celebrity friends from the worlds of music and comedy will also stop by each week to join the fun and interact with the "Big Time" guests and audience members. Last season, "Steve Harvey's Big Time" searched the country for people with unusual hobbies, off-beat and amazing talents, or ridiculous stories that were hilarious and often heartwarming. Highlights included a man who belly-flopped from a ladder onto a six-pack of beer, the national pillow-fighting champs, identical twin belly dancers and a 6-year-old yo-yo whiz. We also met the world's youngest movie critics who made review tapes for their grandparents. This season, "Steve Harvey's Big Time Street Talent Search" will showcase street performers from across the country. Three performers will compete each week to be the audience favorite, and the winner will return the following week to face two new competitors. With its unexpected blend of comedy, celebrities, music and fascinating conversation, "Steve Harvey's Big Time" is a one-of-a-kind series that the entire family can enjoy together. The Cast: Steve Harvey J. Anthony Brown Production Credits: From executive producers Steve Harvey, Madeleine Smithberg and Rushion McDonald ("The Parent 'Hood"), "Steve Harvey's Big Time" is produced by WAD Productions Inc in association with Telepictures Productions, Inc. The Episodes: |
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