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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
GenreStand-up comedy
Written byChris Rock
Directed byMarty Callner
StarringChris Rock
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerChris Rock
ProducersMarty Callner
Randall Gladstein
EditorMichael D. Schultz
Running time79 minutes
Production companiesCR Enterprises
Funny Business Productions
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseSeptember 27, 2008 (2008-09-27)

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is a television special that premiered on HBO on September 27, 2008 starring comedian Chris Rock. This is Chris Rock's fifth comedy special and the final one for HBO. It was edited together from three performances: one at the Carnival City Casino in Johannesburg, one at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London and one at the Apollo Theater in New York City.

Reception

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Kill the Messenger won two Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Tina Fey, Justin Timberlake Among Big Creative Arts Winners" (Press release). Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. September 12, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
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