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)

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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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)

Donnell Rawlings - Although he doesn't host radio anymore, Donnell Rawlings, a.k.a. Ashy Larry, managed to land a spot on the Big Tigger Morning Show from 2010 to 2011.  (Photo: Bennett Raglin/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)

 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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 J.B. Smoove - Before he was a Real Husband, Smoove helped expand his comedic visiblity by appearing on Comic View. (Photo: Tyler Golden / BET)

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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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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Cedric the Entertainer - Cedric also hosted Comic View for a period of time, and it's amazing to see how far he's gone in terms of his fame. It makes sense — he is, afterall, a king of comedy. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Cedric the Entertainer - Cedric also hosted Comic View for a period of time, and it's amazing to see how far he's gone in terms of his fame. It makes sense — he is, afterall, a king of comedy. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

Ken Jeong - Yes, the guy from Community and The Hangover appeared on Comic View years ago. He still speaks about it emphatically to this day. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ken Jeong - Yes, the guy from Community and The Hangover appeared on Comic View years ago. He still speaks about it emphatically to this day. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Rickey Smiley - Rickey Smiley was all smiles and laughs back in the day! Yes, Smiley was a part of Comic View before doing his own stand-up specials. (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

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Rickey Smiley - Rickey Smiley was all smiles and laughs back in the day! Yes, Smiley was a part of Comic View before doing his own stand-up specials. (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

D.L. Hughley - Hughley was actually the original host of Comic View, which may be a reason why he would go on to become a king of comedy alongside Cedric.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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D.L. Hughley - Hughley was actually the original host of Comic View, which may be a reason why he would go on to become a king of comedy alongside Cedric.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Tweed Perfection - Actress Sheryl Underwood wore an all white tweed skirt and blazer combination looking so amazing that you'd think that it was Easter Sunday! (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

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Sheryl Underwood - Many know Underwood as one of the hosts on CBS talk show The Talk, but she was also the host of Comic View some years ago. (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

Kevin Hart - Of course Kevin would somehow figure into this. He was the host of Comic View: One Mic Stand, which was essentially Comic View with a slight makeover. Since then, he's pretty much taken over Hollywood. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Kevin Hart - Of course Kevin would somehow figure into this. He was the host of Comic View: One Mic Stand, which was essentially Comic View with a slight makeover. Since then, he's pretty much taken over Hollywood. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)