Following its premiere on Showtime in early December, “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam – Live From South Beach” is coming to DVD. Shaquille O’Neal brings his second installment to south beach with an all-star comedy line-up that includes host D.L. Hughley (The Original Kings of Comedy, Scary Movie 3, The Hughleys) and featured comics Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, Melanie Comarcho, and Arnez J. Directed by Leslie Small, this unforgettable night of comedy was filmed in front of a live audience at South Beach’s prestigious Jackie Gleason Theater during the American Black Film Festival.

“All Star Comedy Jam" is a Showtime series of specials, produced by Codeblack Entertainment and executive produced by Shaquille O’Neal, that features some of today’s hottest urban comics. The first installment, shot in Phoenix the night before the 2009 NBA All-Star Game with hosts Shaquille O’Neal and headliner Cedric “The Entertainer,” aired on Showtime in June 2009 with a corresponding DVD release in September.

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