The Best of It’s Showtime at the Apollo Volumes 1-8 It’s Showtime at the Apollo was a music and comedy television show first broadcast in 1987 and ending in 2008, with over 1000 episodes. The show featured live performances from both professional musicians and comedians. Made popular at the famous Apollo Theater in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, it also featured the Amateur Night Competition, which became a platform to showcase up-and-coming artists. COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices