Robin Harris: Live from the Comedy Act Theater
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Artist: Robin HarrisBrand: Uni
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 72 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-03-07
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: BG-1
Studio: Rising Ent. (Uni409)
DVD Reviews of Robin Harris: Live from the Comedy Act Theater
DVD Review: Bittersweet Testament To One of Comedy's Finest
Summary: 4 Stars
The late Robin Harris was on his way to superstardom when he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at age 36. Sadly, very little material exists of this master. His unique "down home" style paved the way for fellow Chi-Town comic Bernie Mac's eventual breakthrough and success. As the first commercially available DVD on Robin (sadly, his ***** HBO One Night Stand was announced a couple years back but never released)this is definitely a must own. It is produced by Michael Willams, the founder of The Comedy Act Theater, the South Central nightspot where comedians like Harris, Martin Lawrence, Kym Whitley, Joe Torry and Chris Tucker first gained fame. Essentially, it consists of a TV pilot filmed independently in 1989 at the CAT that until now, has never been seen. In between segments featuring Robin (sometimes in drag), Myra J, Lewis Dix, Reynaldo Rey and Cheryl Lee Ralph, are recently shot interviews with Williams and other comedians and friends who knew Robin. Tiny Lister and John Henton pop up in cameos. For a casual viewer, the laughs will probably come more from the crazy late 80s wardrobe than actual jokes, but every moment Robin is onstage is magic. If the show had been produced, it would have fit in well next to the syndicated "Uptown Comedy Club" and "Apollo Comedy Hour," or the current "Tom Joyner Show," if not "In Living Color." In a lot of ways, this is also a testament to Mr. Willams, a man who was also ahead of his time. He recognized the need for an all-black comedy club in LA where comedians could experiment and be themselves. His accomplishment clearly opened the door for Def Comedy Jam, BET Comicview, The Kings of Comedy Tour, the movies Friday and Topper Carew's Talkin' Dirty After Dark. There's still plenty of room for a full-length retrospective of Robin Harris' legacy. However, If you want a rare glimpse of the earliest days of what became a huge cultural phenomenon definitely order this dvd up today.
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