them into comedic gold, Smiley is a standout in the
entertainment world. Rickey Smiley is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper
echelon of contemporary great Comedians. His audiences are treated
to such original
characters as "Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil' Daryl,”
“Joe Willie” and "Beauford." In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band,
which he accompanies playing several instruments and singing.
Rickey Smiley has taken the world by storm with his
unique blend of comedy and originality. In 2007, Smiley became the host of the
Rickey Smiley Morning Show, one of the funniest and most compelling morning shows in
the country. Based in Atlanta, in over 50 markets, and growing, the Rickey
Smiley Morning Show is a blend of laughter, community outreach, social political
awareness and celebrity news.
Rickey Smiley is the only comedian who has had the honor
of hosting BET’s
Comic View for two seasons. Over the years, he has made
numerous television and movie appearances. He has released eight comedy CDs
complied ofhilarious prank phone calls, church announcements and parodies. In addition to his comedy CD’s Smiley released his DVD Special, “Open Casket Sharp,” that premiered on BET in the Fall of 2011 and debut #1 on iTunes.
Rickey Smiley and veteran TV producer/director Roger Bobb
have teamed up to create The Rickey Smiley Show. “The Rickey Smiley Show” is
a sitcom, starring Rickey Smiley, as a comedian, nationally syndicated radio
personality, and single father of three; a character a loosely based on his own
life. The show’s stories are derived from Rickey’s attempt to raise his children
by himself and still have a personal life. As well, Rickey handles situations that
arise at the radio station, which entails office politics, social issues, celebrity
appearances, music, and of course, humor.
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is featured in a daily entertainment news
television show, Dish Nation. They will be paired with other nationally syndicated radio personalities. Dish Nation airs weeknights on FOX affiliates.
In addition to the radio and tv shows, in 2012 Smiley
completed the Laugh and
Shout Experience tour. The tour headlined Rickey Smiley
as Minister Joe Williejoined by the Deuteronomaires featuring Gospel artists Earnest Pugh, Zacardi
Cortez, and Darlene McCoy. The Laugh and Shout Experience tour is set to
resume in the Fall.
Rickey Smiley is a graduate of Alabama State University and proud member of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. His free time is spent with his loving
children in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.
(No hats were harmed in the making of this video)
APPEARING AT THE STARDOME
OCTOBER 26-28, 2012
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Sources: www.rickeysmiley.com
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