Mac, Bernie, 1958-2008

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August 11, 2008

17:17

Bernie Mac, One Of The Original 'Kings of Comedy'

Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died on August 9 due to complications from pneumonia. Mac was one of the original Kings of Comedy, and he starred in his own sitcom. In tribute, Mac's friend and co-star Don Cheadle says, "He will be missed but heaven just got funnier."

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February 1, 2002

38:51

Comedians on Television

Comedy Central begins a five-part look at the "Heroes of Black Comedy" next week. This week Fresh Air features interviews with comedians.

Interview

Bill Cosby
Richard Pryor
David Alan Grier
Daman Wayans
Bernie Mac
Chris Rock

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November 27, 2001

20:21

Bernie Mac: Years of Comedy

Comedian Bernie Mac has traced his own path to the top, staying in Chicago and other spots — anywhere but Los Angeles. Now he's the star of The Bernie Mac Show, a sitcom on Fox. As his book I Ain't Scared of You is released, we talk with Mac about his days honing his craft, his ideas about what makes a star — and who's better, Sinatra or Williams.

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Bernie Mac, One Of The Original 'Kings of Comedy'

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Bernie Mac: Years of Comedy

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