Arsenio Hall Sets First Netflix Standup Comedy Special

Arsenio Hall is taking his talent to Netflix. The comedian announced on social media Tuesday that he’s set “Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy,” his first-ever standup comedy special for the streaming platform.

Here’s the description for the special, which will launch Oct. 29:

Actor, talk show host, producer, and comedy legend Arsenio Hall makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Smart & Classy. Over the course of his illustrious career entertaining audiences around the world, Arsenio reflects on stand-up in today’s political climate, Coming to America, winning “Celebrity Apprentice,” his favorite drug, and more!

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Hall is best known for hosting the “The Arsenio Hall Show,” which aired from 1989 to 1994. A revival of the series ran for one season, from 2013-2014.

The comedian also starred alongside Eddie Murphy in the 1988 classic “Coming to America” as Prince Akeem’s (Murphy) companion Semmi. He will reprise the role for the forthcoming sequel “Coming 2 America,” which is also a Netflix project.

Arsenio has also been a guest co-host for both “The View” and “Access Hollywood Live” and won the 2013 season of “Celebrity Apprentice.”

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See his video announcing the upcoming comedy special below, in which he says, “There’s nothing more important than laughter.”

“Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy” premieres Oct. 29 on Netflix.

It’s not coming on till October 29th, but I can’t wait any longer to tell you. “I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it”. My first @NetflixIsAJoke standup special! #standupcomedy ????@netflix ???? ???? #smartandclassy pic.twitter.com/f0LI9RSIZ5

— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) September 17, 2019

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