A Talk with Author of ‘All Jokes Aside’ Memoir

A Talk with Author of ‘All Jokes Aside’ Memoir
A Talk with Author of ‘All Jokes Aside’ Memoir

A Talk with Author of ‘All Jokes Aside’ Memoir

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Some of the nation’s revered African-American comedians performed in the well-known comedy club All Jokes Aside. Founded by Raymond Lambert, All Jokes was one of the preeminent comedy spots in the country. Bernie Mac, Adele Givens, George Willborn, Damon Williams, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey, to name a few, saw their careers blossom as a result from gracing that stage. Lambert joins Tony to talk about the impact of the legendary club in his memoir “All Jokes Aside.”