About this season
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
Episodes (12)
1. Arsenio Hall and Puff Daddy
Aired 12 September 1997 • 30 min
News report on the comedy war; Tribute to Mobutu Seko; Puff Daddy Remix; and Prof. Thad Taylor on the Civil Rights situation. Special Guest: Arsenio Hall Musical Guest: Puff Daddy and Mase.
2. Conan O'Brien and Wyclef Jean
Aired 19 September 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: Conan O'Brien, Wyclef Jean.
3. Whoopi Goldberg and KC & Jojo
Aired 26 September 1997 • 30 min
Review of the news; Golf survey and adventure; Interview with Whoopi Goldberg; Interview with Pootie Tang; Performance by KCi and Jojo Special Guest: Woopie Goldberg Musical Guest: KCi and Jojo.
4. Vivica A. Fox and Missy Elliot
Aired 3 October 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: actress Vivica A. Fox and rap star Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott.
5. Bryant Gumbel and LL Cool J
Aired 10 October 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: Bryant Gumbel and LL Cool J.
6. J.C. Watts and Busta Rhymes
Aired 17 October 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: J.C. Watts and Busta Rhymes.
7. Chris Spencer and Bobby Brown
Aired 24 October 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: Chris Spencer and Bobby Brown.
8. Jesse Jackson and Rakim
Aired 7 November 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: Jesse Jackson, Rakim
9. Rev. Al Sharpton and Mary J. Blige
Aired 21 November 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: Rev. Al Sharpton, Mary J. Blige.
10. George Carlin and Usher
Aired 28 November 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: George Carlin, Usher.
11. Roy Jones Jr. and Salt 'n' Pepa
Aired 5 December 1997 • 30 min
Millennium Communications Advert I; Opening Jokes; Walkman Headphone Survey; Year 2000 Millennium Predictions; Millennium Communications Advert II; Interview with Roy Jones Jr.; Decoctotuplets Interview; Musical Performance Special Guest: Roy Jones Jr. Musical Guest: Salt 'n Pepa.
12. Jada Pinkett and LSG
Aired 12 December 1997 • 30 min
Special guests: Jada Pinkett, LSG.