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“The Apollo Theater, a place where stars are born and legends are made!”
According to variety.com, Fox is reviving the long-running “Showtime at the Apollo” as a pair of specials with Steve Harvey set to host.
A two-hour version of the classic talent showcase from New York’s Apollo Theater will be broadcast on Fox, Monday, December 5th at 8pm/Eastern, 7pm/Central. A one-hour special will follow in early 2017. The specials will feature elements of the Apollo’s weekly Amateur Night competition, which has been running for 82 years and helped launch the careers of artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five, and D’Angelo.
“It’s Showtime at the Apollo (original airtitle, now known as Apollo Live),” featuring the Amateur Night competition and performances by established stars, aired as a syndicated television show from 1987 to 2008 and featured music, comedy, dance, and other acts. Harvey served as its host from 1993 to 2000.
Harvey said in a statement,
“I’m excited to be going back home to the Apollo to celebrate the history of this great theater; I have great memories from my time there, and this is going to be a homecoming party that you won’t want to miss.”
Fox Entertainment president Davis Madden added,
“The Apollo Theater played a crucial role in so many of this nation’s most talented artists, including Steve, and we couldn’t be happier to have him lead us back to this legendary venue. We’re sure this will be a fantastic night of entertainment.”
