All Def Comedy

He launched a host of today’s comedy superstars in the ‘90s on the HBO series Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam. Now Russell Simmons returns to the network for All Def Comedy taped before a live audience Sept. 7 at the Avalon Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by Tony Rock with DJ Drama the uncensored special features stand-up performances in a variety of styles from up-and-coming comics discovered at ADD’s weekly comedy showcase: Chris Powell Zainab Johnson Kevin Tate and Robert Powell as well as HBO’s Def Comedy Jam veteran Tony Roberts.