Tagged: standup

Brief: Quincy Jones’ Kickstarter-Funded Standup Special Gets HBO Premiere Date

April 12, 2016 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst |

Last month, terminally ill comedian, Quincy Jones, received news from talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, that his Kickstarter-backed standup special is set to air on HBO. The crowdfunding initiative was launched by Quincy’s friend and fellow comedian Nicole Blaine alongside her husband Mickey Blaine. It secured $50,273 from 1,204 backers. Now, HBO… Read More

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Brief: HBO to Air Quincy Jones’ Kickstarter-Funded Standup Special (Video)

March 21, 2016 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst |

Following his appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show last week, Quincy Jones’ Kickstarter-backed standup special is set to air on HBO. The crowdfunding initiative was launched by Quincy’s friend and fellow comedian Nicole Blaine alongside her husband Mickey Blaine. It secured $50,273 from 1,204 backers. While on the talk show, Quincy shared… Read More

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