1987

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Fri, Sep 11, 1987

This week's host LL Cool J performs "I Need Love." Guests include Donna Allen ("Serious" and "Sweet Somebody"), The Breakfast Club ("Right On Track"), and comedian Rick Aviles. Clarice Taylor presents a tribute to comedian Moms Mabley.

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S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Fri, Sep 18, 1987

Host Melba Moore sings "There I Go Falling In Love Again" and "God Bless The Child." Guests are Level 42 ("Lessons In Love" and "Running In The Family"), Najee ("Sweet Love"), and comedians Rick Aviles and Adam Sandler.

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S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Fri, Sep 25, 1987

The Beastie Boys (hosts), Regina Belle ("Show Me The Way" and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes"), Stephanie Mills ("You're Puttin' A Rush On Me" and "I Feel Good All Over"), The Breakfast Club ("Never Be The Same"), and comic Barry Sobel.

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S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Fri, Oct 02, 1987

Natalie Cole ("I Live For Your Love" and a Nat King Cole medley), Freddie Jackson ("Jam Tonight"), Stacy Lattisaw ("Nail It To The Wall"), Run-D.M.C. ("Proud To Be Black"), Til Tuesday ("What About Love") and comedian John Kassir.

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S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Fri, Oct 09, 1987

Host Freddie Jackson sings "Look Around" and "What's Going On." Guests include Exposé ("Point of No Return"), Whodini, John White, and Phyllis Stickney.

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S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Fri, Oct 16, 1987

Guest host Al Jarreau presents a tribute to Sam Cooke. Guests include saxophonist David Sanborn, The Jamaica Boys, and comedian David Allen Grier.

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S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Fri, Oct 23, 1987

Dennis Miller (host), Nona Hendryx ("Why Should I Cry" and "Winds Of Change"), Miki Howard ("Baby Be Mine"), Chad ("Luv's Passion and You"), and comedian Emo Phillips. Tap dancers The Williams Brothers salute The Nicholas Brothers.

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S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Fri, Oct 30, 1987

Host Ray Parker, Jr. sings "I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone." Other guests include Force MDs ("Love Is A House"), Shanice Wilson ("Baby Tell Me, Can You Dance" and "Just a Game"), Richard Belzer, and Terry Hodges.

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S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Fri, Nov 06, 1987

James Brown is the guest host. Guests include Lace ("My Love Is Deep" and "Triple Threat"), Glenn Jones ("We've Only Just Begun"), Alexander O'Neal, and comedian Steve Skrovan.

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S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Fri, Nov 13, 1987

Stephen Bishop is the guest host. Additional guests are Company B ("Fascinated" and "Full Circle"), Meli'sa Morgan, Kashif, and comedian George Wallace.

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S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

Fri, Nov 27, 1987

Guests are Bill Cosby (host), Terence Trent D'Arby ("If You Let Me Stay"), Madame X ("Just That Type of Girl"), Melba Moore ("Falling" and "God Bless the Child"), and Michael Bolton ("(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay").

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S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

Fri, Nov 27, 1987

Guests are Mary Wilson (host, sings "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey"), Whodini ("One Love"), Freddie Jackson ("Look Around"), Expose ("Let Me Be The One"), Michael Bolton ("That's What Love Is All About") and comedian Willie Asbury.

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S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13

Fri, Dec 04, 1987

A "Best of Showtime at the Apollo" show featuring archival performances by Michael Bolton, L.L. Cool J., Stephanie Mills, Ray Parker Jr., Exposé, Shanice Wilson, and comedian Barry Sobel.

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S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14

Fri, Mar 11, 1988

A Best of episode featuring performances from past shows. Music by Nona Hendrix, Regina Belle, Natalie Cole/Nat King Cole, Chad, Madame X, and Glenn Jones. Comedy by Dennis Miller, David Allen Grier, Terry Hodges, and Richard Belzer.

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S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15

Fri, Mar 18, 1988

Guest hosts Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam perform "Head To Toe" and "Everything Will B-Fine." Brenda Russell sings "Piano in the Dark" and "Get Here." Comedy from Darryl Sivad and Willie Asbury.

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S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16

Fri, Mar 25, 1988

Gilbert Godfrey guest hosts. Performers include Keith Sweat ("I Want Her"), Terence Trent D'Arby ("Wishing Well" and "If You Let Me Stay"), Rebbie Jackson ("Plaything"), Oscar Brown III ("When the Lights Go Out"), and comic Bobby Slayton.

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S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17

Fri, Apr 01, 1988

Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest hosts. Performers include Salt-N-Pepa ("Push It" and "Chick On The Side"), Angela Winbush ("Angel" and "Run To Me"), and comedian Steve O.

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S1.E18 ∙ Episode #1.18

Fri, Apr 08, 1988

Richard Belzer guest hosts. Performers include The Cover Girls ("Because Of You" and "Promise Me"), Tony Terry ("Lovey Dovey" and "She's Fly"), and Anthony Bailey ("God Bless The Child").

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S1.E19 ∙ Episode #1.19

Fri, Apr 15, 1988

Guest host Bill Cosby sings "Searchin'." Other performers include Experience Unlimited ("Da Butt" and "Go Ju Ju Go"), Michael Cooper ("To Prove My Love" and "Dinner For Two"), and magician Ed Alonzo.

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S1.E20 ∙ Episode #1.20

Fri, Apr 22, 1988

Bill Cosby guest hosts. Guests include Gerry Woo ("How Long?" and "Help Yourself"), Howard Hewett ("Strange Relationship" and "Once, Twice, Three Times"), Dan Hankins ("Touch Me in the Morning"), and Terry Hodges.

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S1.E21 ∙ Episode #1.21

Fri, Apr 29, 1988

Guest hosts Full Force perform "Your Love Is So Def" and "All In My Mind." Guests include Taylor Dayne ("Prove Your Love" and "I'll Always Love You") and comedian Charles Cozart.

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S1.E22 ∙ Episode #1.22

Fri, May 13, 1988

Guest hosts The Fat Boys perform "Sex Machine" and Wipeout." Other guests include Pepsi and Shirlie ("Heartache" and "Goodbye Stranger"), and comedians Charles Cozart and Jeff Price.

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S1.E23 ∙ Episode #1.23

Fri, May 20, 1988

Guest hosts The Weather Girls sing "Love You Like A Train" and "Land Of The Believer." Other guests are Keith Sweat ("Something Just Ain't Right") and comic Kim Coles. From 1987, Michael Bolton sings "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."

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