Showtime at the Apollo

Showtime at the Apollo

TV-PG1987•1h 0m•8.4/10

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.4/10(5)

Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 12, 1987

Last Aired

November 8, 2003

Networks

Channel 4

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 1987-09-12

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 1987-09-19

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 1987-09-26

E4

It's Showtime At The Apollo #103

Air date: 1987-10-03

Cast

Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

Host

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