Redd Foxx audio documentary to premiere on SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced the premiere of a new audio documentary on the trailblazing late comedian Redd Foxx. Redd Foxx: We’ve Come to Join You will chronicle the life and legacy of the Sanford and Son star, as well as feature personal stories from those who knew him best. The special will debut exclusively on SiriusXM’s Foxxhole […]
How Laff Records helped diversify the 60s stand-up scene
Pray To Booty. Big Dead Dick. There’s a Mouse in My Pants! While these could be the latest trending videos on Pornhub, they are, actually, the names of comedy records that were released from the 1960s through 80s by independent label Laff Records. Helmed by David Drozen (current CEO of Uproar Entertainment) and his father, Louis, […]
Game Changers of Comedy: Redd Foxx
Redd Foxx was known for being very dirty. Once, he even auditioned to do comedy at a strip club but was deemed too raunchy. His frank jokes often addressed taboo topics related to race and sex. Tommy Chong, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, and Jamie Foxx have all credited Foxx as a major influence. Redd Foxx […]