1987
TV-14

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1987
TV-14

It's Showtime at the Apollo

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Sinbad Mo'Nique Steve Harvey Kiki Shepard

All cast & crew

6.5

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Genres : Comedy Music

Release date : Sep 11, 1987

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Western Intl. Syndication

Language : English

Filming locations : Apollo Theatre - 253 W. 125th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Production companies : Bob Banner Associates De Passe Entertainment Apollo Theatre Productions

Summary View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Music

Release date : Sep 11, 1987

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Western Intl. Syndication

Language : English

Filming locations : Apollo Theatre - 253 W. 125th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Production companies : Bob Banner Associates De Passe Entertainment Apollo Theatre Productions

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Taylor Dayne in It's Showtime at the Apollo (1987)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 11, 1987

Episode #1.1

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.

Episode 2 • Sep 18, 1987

Episode #1.2

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.

Episode 3 • Sep 25, 1987

Episode #1.3

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.

Episode 4 • Oct 02, 1987

Episode #1.4

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.

Episode 5 • Oct 09, 1987

Episode #1.5

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

Episode 6 • Oct 16, 1987

Episode #1.6

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

Episode 7 • Oct 23, 1987

Episode #1.7

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.

Episode 8 • Oct 30, 1987

Episode #1.8

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.

Episode 9 • Nov 06, 1987

Episode #1.9

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.

Episode 10 • Nov 13, 1987

Episode #1.10

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

Episode 11 • Nov 27, 1987

Episode #1.11

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").

Episode 12 • Nov 27, 1987

Episode #1.12

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.

Episode 13 • Dec 04, 1987

Episode #1.13

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.

Episode 14 • Mar 11, 1988

Episode #1.14

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.

Episode 15 • Mar 18, 1988

Episode #1.15

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.

Episode 16 • Mar 25, 1988

Episode #1.16

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.

Episode 17 • Apr 01, 1988

Episode #1.17

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.

Episode 18 • Apr 08, 1988

Episode #1.18

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").

Episode 19 • Apr 15, 1988

Episode #1.19

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.

Episode 20 • Apr 22, 1988

Episode #1.20

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.

Episode 21 • Apr 29, 1988

Episode #1.21

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.

Episode 22 • May 13, 1988

Episode #1.22

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.

Episode 23 • May 20, 1988

Episode #1.23

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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