Skip to main content

TUNE-IN ALERT: Rudy Rush brings the laughs in new one hour comedy spcial for BOUNCE TV'S "Off the Chain", plus Rodney Perry to headline tour

buzzz worthy. . .#bouncetv


 


   
Los Angeles, CA -- May 12, 2015 -- Comedian Rudy Rush will headline his very own one-hour special as part of Bounce TV's popular, family-friendly original comedy series "Off The Chain." "Off The Chain: Rudy Rush" premieres on Monday, May 18 at 9/8pm CT. "Off The Chain" features some of the most hilarious African-American comedians on the stand-up scene. For season three, Bounce TV turns over the microphone to one comic per show, expanding to an hour-long format.   As a result of its success, Bounce TV recently announced that "Off The Chain" has been renewed for a fourth season, set to debut in 2016. 

A veteran of the professional comedy circuit, Rudy Rush has experienced a wide spectrum of the entertainment business, from touring colleges and clubs to becoming the youngest host of the longest-running African-American syndicated show, Showtime at the Apollo. Rudy parlayed his Apollo notoriety into major projects with Dave Chappelle and Martin Lawrence, while also appearing on shows such as Def Comedy Jam, Jamie Foxx's Laff-A-Palooza and Premium Blend.

  

Rudy has been featured in his own half-hour special on Comedy Central and was the comedic force on the long-running, nationally syndicated radio show, The Doug Banks Morning Show.

Discussing everything from relationships and dealing with children to the trials of aging, Rudy Rush is leaving nothing untouched during his hour-long hilarious turn at the OTC microphone.

Tune in for OFF THE CHAIN with Rudy Rush Monday, May 18 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. 


OTC SERIES VETERAN RODNEY PERRY HEADLINES NATIONAL "OFF THE CHAIN LIVE!" COMEDY TOUR 
 

Off The Chain series host Rodney Perry will headline all of the Off The Chain Live! performances. Perry is a popular comedian who has opened for such top comics as George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey. Before becoming host of Off The Chain, he served as the co-host of The Mo'Nique Show on BET, host of the Who's Got Jokes series and also starred in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family.

Comedians Lav Luv and Kiana Dancie will perform as part of the tour with Luv serving as MC for all shows. Luv beat out over 200 fellow comedians to win Bill Bellamy's "Who Got Jokes" series in 2008 and went on to tour with such top comedians as Jamie Foxx, Chris Tucker and Bellamy. Dancie was also featured in Bill Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes?" show and appeared in season two of Off The Chain. She has shared the stage with the Oscar®-winning comedic actress Mo'Nique, Rodney Perry, Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Katt Williams and many other comedy greats. Two local comics from each city will also appear on the bill.

The comedians will do local media interviews as well as visit and appear on local Bounce TV affiliates as part of the tour.

Upcoming Dates on the Off The Chain Live! Tour 2015 schedule:



June 3 - Birmingham, AL Stardome
June 6 - Atlanta, GA Karma Bistro
June 18 - Jacksonville, FL Comedy Club of Jacksonville
June 19 - Savannah, GA Odyssey
June 21 -  Tallahassee, FL Top Flight
June 25-27 -  Chicago, IL Jokes & Notes
June 28 - Detroit, MI Masonic Temple
July 2 -  Syracuse, NY Funnybone
July 3 - Rochester, NY Comedy Factory
July 15 - Philadelphia, PA Warmdaddy's
July 16 - Washington, DC Martini's
July 17-18 - Baltimore, MD Comedy Factory
July 30 - Memphis, TN Chuckles
July 31, Aug. 1 - Chattanooga, TN Comedy Catch
Aug. 2 - Nashville, TN Zanies

Popular posts from this blog

Alabama Pastor Shot and Killed in Domestic Incident

Pastor Da’Quarius Green , a 31-year-old leader of Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Alabama, was shot on Dec. 23, 2025 and died several days later in the hospital after a domestic dispute at his home in Level Plains . Authorities have described the shooting as a “domestic incident” involving his wife,  𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐲. Local news station WTVY reported "c ourt records show that Green was arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charges 3 times in Houston County last year, with each of those cases dismissed. Also in 2024, a woman filed a protection order against Green in Houston County in which she believed him to be a danger," but did not confirm Mrs. Massey as the suspect.    Various reports indicate the couple's children were present when he was shot in the head.   In one instance, a woman who shared children with Green alleged that he repeatedly struck her , including once when she was pregnant. The sitution appears to be shaping int...

Christian Rapper and Wife Reconcile, Renew Vows

Da' T.R.U.T.H. Celebrates Eighth Wedding Anniversary With Vow Renewal & Issues Public Statement Acclaimed Christian Hip Hop Artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H. renewed his wedding vows with beautiful wife Nicole Lambert earlier this week on Tuesday, June 15th—their eighth wedding anniversary. This special event punctuated the completion of their official restoration plan—marking the page of a new beginning and giving testimony to the redeeming power of reconciliation. Additionally, today, he has released a public letter to his family and supporters on his website www.datruth.net. The private ceremony, held in their backyard and attended by family and close friends, was officiated by Bishop Gilbert and Mrs. Debi Coleman—the marriage counseling team leading the Lambert’s restoration process. Also in attendance were Alvin Love & CeCe Winans (pictured in the insert), who have been walking intimately with the couple as supporting counselors and mentors. Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s long-time frie...

U.S. Murder Offenders by Race: 2023 FBI Data

  Data on murders (homicides) committed by race in the United States primarily comes from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which relies on reports from law enforcement agencies. The most recent detailed breakdown available is for 2023, but due to the FBI's transition to a new reporting system (NIBRS), not all agencies submitted complete data—only about 70-80% of the population was covered, so totals are undercounts. These figures represent known offenders (where race was identified), not arrests or convictions, and include single-offender and multi-offender incidents. In 2023, there were approximately 15,708 known murder offenders with identified race. Here's the breakdown: Race Number of Offenders Percentage of Known Offenders Rate per 100,000 Population White 8,842 56.3% 3.51 Black or African American 6,405 40.8% 14.00 Other (American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) 461 2.9% 1.31 Notes on the...