The Comic View Legacy
Check out the talent that started with Comic View.
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The Laughing Legacy - For those who followed Comic View during its original incarnation, many will recall it was a platform for comedians to get more exposure. Sommore, the host, was at one point one of the many talented comics to have graced the stage. Check out other greats right here. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for BET)
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Jamie Foxx - Jamie Foxx appeared on Comic View sometime in 1999, right before his career went to the next level. As many will recall, he was known for his hilarious stand-up and TV series around this time. Now, he's fighting Spider-Man and winning Oscars. (Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Donnell Rawlings - Yes, the man known as Ashy Larry was on Comic View early on. From Comic View to Chappelle's Show, Rawlings knows how to make a crowd laugh. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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J.B. Smoove - Before he was a Real Husband, Smoove helped expand his comedic visiblity by appearing on Comic View. (Photo: Tyler Golden / BET)
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Lavell Crawford - Most people may recognize Lavell Crawford as one of Saul's bodyguards from the hit series Breaking Bad. However, true comedy fans know that he was a comedian long before the series started. Lavell made appearances on Comic View throughout the '90s and 2000s and continues to perform stand-up today. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)
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