TORONTO — SiriusXM Canada announced today the premiere of “It’s Showtime at the Apollo!” Comedy, a new limited-run channel dedicated to the legendary variety show that ran from the 1980s-2000s and launched the career of many of today’s biggest comedians.
Filmed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, It’s Showtime at the Apollo was known for its stellar roster of up-and-coming comedians. Now through its new 24-hour channel, available until March 22, SiriusXM “is showcasing the very best stand-up from the program’s run,” says a press release.
“Some of these highlights include early performances from Bill Burr, Steve Harvey, Gabriel Iglesias, Robert Klein, Martin Lawrence, Mo’nique, Paul Mooney, Dennis Miller, Tracy Morgan, Chris Tucker, and many others,” the release reads.
“It’s Showtime at the Apollo played such a vital role in shaping modern comedy,” said Jack Vaughn, SiriusXM’s senior vice-president of comedy programming, in the release. “There was an inimitable energy to the show and the performances, and it has been so much fun to relive this era in comedy. We’ve chosen the very best stand-up from hundreds of episodes, so whether SiriusXM subscribers are rediscovering the show or hearing it for the first time, they’re going to have an amazing experience.”
“It’s Showtime at the Apollo!” Comedy is available now through March 22 on SiriusXM channel 104 as well as via the SXM App on smartphones and connected devices.
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