Eric Marlon Bishop known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an African-American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian and musician. Ugly Wanda, played by Foxx, was based on a character LaWanda Page played in a sketch on Redd Foxx (1977). The first sketch to feature Wanda, in which she gives an erotic massage to a man who hasn’t seen her face, is a remake of the original Redd Foxx sketch. The character was named after Page. Jamie took his stage name as a tribute to Redd Foxx. Continue reading
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(Repost) 10/9/20 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Sammy Davis Jr.- The Original Triple Threat
Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. was born on December 8, 1925. He was an African- American entertainer who broke many barriers and paved the way for entertainers in all disciplines. Davis was primarily a dancer and singer, but he also received acclaim as an actor of stage and screen, musician, and impressionist. Davis died at age 64 in 1990, after spending 61 years in the profession he loved. Continue reading
Wildin Out Wednesday: Martin- Martin vs Pam
Martin aired on the Fox network from 1992 to 1997. The highly successful series starred Martin Lawrence (Martin) and Tisha Campbell (his girlfriend Gina). His constant mimesis and the target of his best “one liners” was Gina’s friend Pam played by Tichina Arnold.
O&A Gospel Sunday: The Caravans- Lord Keep Me Day By Day and Encore Performance: In That City
The Caravans perform Lord Keep Me Day By Day featuring Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar,Dorothy Norwood, Albertina Walker, Doris Washington. And a reunion performance of In That City at the 1989 Stellar Awards featuring Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Delores Washington and the Rev James Cleveland. Continue reading
Inspirational Tuesday: Prentice Powell Performs ‘The System’ on The Arsenio Hall Show
Prentice Powell is a poet and spoken word artist. He was the first spoken word artist to perform on the Arsenio Hall Show. Continue reading
O & A Gospel Sunday: Medley- Victorious/ Write My Name featuring Donnie McClurkin, Tye Tribbett ,Dorinda Clark Cole, Kierra Sheard, Yolonda Adams, and Kim Burell
Donnie McClurkin ministering his song entitled Victorious featuring Tye Tribbett on Sunday Best. McClurkin leads a rousing rendition of Write My Name featuring Dorinda Clark Cole. With the help of Kierra Sheard, Yolonda Adams and Kim Burell they create a powerful praise celebration. Continue reading
1/24/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Excerpts From Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway (1985)
In 1983 Whoopi Goldberg (Caryn Elaine Johnson) created The Spook Show, a one-woman show composed of different character monologues. Director Mike Nichols offered to take the show to Broadway. Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway premiered on October 24, 1984 and ran until March 10, 1985, for a total of 156 performances. Continue reading
8/23/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: John Leguizamo is Manny The Fanny (1992)
John Leguizamo is Manny the Fanny a transgender Latina living and surviving in New York City. Continue reading
O&A Saturday Dance Bonus: 1976 Television Debut of Mikhail Baryshnikov
Mikhail Baryshnikov’s 1976 United States television debut live from Wolf Trap. The performance also featured Gelsey Kirkland and Marianna Tcherkassky in Coppelia (pas de deux), Le spectre de la Rose, Vestris and Don Quixote (pas de deux). Continue reading
Wildin Out Wednesday: Chappelle Show- The Niggar Family
Chappelle’s Show offered Dave Chappelle’s street-smart, thought-provoking and hilarious brand of comedy. The series premiered on January 22, 2003, the Comedy Central Network. The show ran for two complete seasons and a third, truncated season (dubbed The Lost Episodes). Continue reading