D.L. Hughley Movies

Originally airing on HBO in 2007, D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic offers the talents stand-up comic performing before an enthusiastic Washington D.C. crowd. He touches on a variety of topics including the 2008 Presidential candidates, the problems of the Bush administration, and the infamous utterances of Don Imus. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

One of the two NBC series debuting in the fall of 2006 which took place backstage at a Saturday Night Live-style comedy show (the other was 30 Rock), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip was the brainchild of The West Wing's Aaron Sorkin. This weekly, hour-long dramedy concerned itself with the million-and-one intrigues behind the hallowed walls of the fictional "NBS" network, where ambitious new president Jordan McDeere (Amanda Peet) was determined to pump fresh blood into the network's anemic Prime Time schedule. Over the objections of imperious NBS chairman Jack Rudolph (Steve Weber), McDeere rehired writer Matt Albie (Matthew Perry) and director Danny Tripp (Bradley Whitford), who had been fired from the staff of the network's weekly ensemble-comedy offering "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" two years before. It was hoped that Albie and Danny could save the flagging property from cancellation, a formidable task in that "Studio 60" was already collapsing from within thanks to a surfeit of egotism and ill-will. For head writer Matt Albie, the challenge was doubly difficult: it so happened that "Studio 60"'s star Harriet Hayes (Sarah Paulson) was his former lover. Fortunately, Matt and Cal worked together so harmoniously that it would seem that Jordan McDeere's strategy for rescuing her network from oblivion was sheer brilliance. . .maybe. Other regulars included D.L.. Hughley and Nathan Corddry, respectively, as popular "Studio 60" cast members Simon Styles and Tom Jeter. Filled to overflowing with smart-and-savvy inside references to the state of network TV in the first decade of the 21st century (many of the "jokes" were at the expense of the series' host network NBC), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip premiered September 18, 2006. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Robin Harris was one of the best-respected African-American comedians of his day; after making his way up the ladder the hard way by playing club gigs around the country while working day jobs, he gained his first major break when he became the master of ceremonies at the Comedy Act venue in Los Angeles. Harris' sharp wit and old-school approach earned gained the attention of a number of filmmakers, and in the late '80s he scored showy roles in Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and House Party. However, just as Harris seemed poised to make a major career breakthrough, he died of a respiratory ailment in 1990 at the age of 37. The Robin Harris Story: We Don't Die, We Multiply is a documentary which examines Harris' short but memorable career, and includes interviews with such friends and fans as Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Lawrence, and Robert Townsend. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The stand-up comedy concert film Latham Entertainment Presents features a handful of African-American comedians including D.L. Hughley, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, and Rickey Smiley. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Prepare to laugh as one of the Original Kings of Comedy brings his act back to the stage in this release featuring funnyman D.L. Hughley. From his hit UPN sitcom The Hughleys to his late-night Comedy Central talk show and frequent guest appearances on Real Talk with Bill Maher Hughley has been cracking up audiences for years. Now find out what all the fuss is about in this stand up performance featuring Hughley doing what he does best - making people laugh until it hurts. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

B.E.T. showcases African American stand-up comedians in its series Comic View. This video contains a collection of funniest moments from the show. Included on this release are such famous faces as Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and George Willborn. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

BET ComicView: All Stars, Vol. 10 features sets from stand-up comics like Mike Epps, George Wilborn, D.L. Hughley, Son "D.C." Curry, and Dante Carter. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

This video features more hilarity from one of BET's most popular shows, ComicView, as some of the funniest routines and most memorable guests are presented in undiluted, uncensored form. BET ComicView: All Stars, Vol. 3 features Don "DC" Curry as host, and guest appearances from D.L. Hughley, George Willborn, Montana Taylor, Earthquake, and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

This video features stand-up comedy performances from HBO's long-running series Def Comedy Jam. Martin Lawrence hosts the program with his usual style of raucous humor while introducing featured artists like J. Anthony Brown, Adele Givens, and D.L. Hughley. While sex is a pervasive topic in most of the performances, political observations and comments on current hot issues abound. The energetic and enthusiastic live audiences add to the video's infectious comedic atmosphere.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide

Stand-up comic D.L. Hughley stars in this TV sitcom, based on his own life, about an African-American family moving into an upscale California suburb. Surrounded by Caucasians, vending machine king Darryl Hughley (Hughley) finds fears surfacing despite his friendly neighbors (Eric Allan Kramer and Marietta DePrima). What's happening? Is he losing his blackness as his buddy Milsap (John Henton) suggests? Premiered September 22, 1998 on ABC. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Long heralded as the west coast's best place to catch the hottest comedians on their ascension to superstardom, Los Angeles, California's The Improv is one of the best-known comedy clubs in the world. The comics featured in Koch Records Best of the Improv series have since gone on to become household names, but are shown while still climbing the ladder of success. Best of the Improv, Vol. 5 includes sets by Ellen Degeneres, D.L. Hughley, and Richard Belzer. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

After an excruciatingly humiliating in-flight experience that culminated in a messy breakup and the untimely death of a dog, Nashawn Wade (Kevin Hart) sues the airline for all it's worth. This turns out to be a more than profitable move on his part; the lawsuit brings him a settlement in the hefty amount of 600 million dollars. Eager to prevent his experience from happening to another -- and perfectly willing to reap the financial benefits of the cash cow he believes his plan to be -- Nashawn decides to launch NWA, an all African American airline complete with sensuous stewardesses, an onboard dance club, and a bathroom attendant. Far be it from giving "flying the friendly skies" a new meaning, however, chaos ensues in the form of a white family with the unfortunate last name of Hunkee. The Hunkee patriarch (as played by Tom Arnold) and his antics prevent the flight from going as smoothly as intended. The feature debut of music video director Jessy Tererro, urban comedy regulars Snoop Dogg and Method Man co-star. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide