Donnie After Dark Explained

Genre:Variety-talk show
Director:
  • Monte Johnson
  • Tony McCuin
Creative Director:Bart Phillips
Presenter:Donnie Simpson
Theme Music Composer:
  • Buckhead Beats
  • Dennis Allen
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:6
Executive Producer:
  • Bart Phillips
  • Donnie Simpson
  • Eric Tomosunas
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:Donnie Simpson Productions
Network:TV One
Last Aired:[1]

Donnie After Dark is an American television late-night talk show hosted by Donnie Simpson, which premiered on TV One on February 5, 2016,[2] and airs on Sunday's at 11:00 p.m. EST.

Overview

Season 1

The first Season of Donnie After Dark included two episodes which were taped at the Xen Lounge in Los Angeles, California. In addition to Donnie Simpson as the host, the regular cast included co-host DJ Traci Steele (of ), along with the show's official house band—the all-girl Atlanta-based group "The GGs Band".[3]

The show's debut episode aired on February 5, 2016 on TV One with guest appearances by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jazmine Sullivan, Lalah Hathaway, Kirk Franklin, and Tasha Smith. The second episode aired on June 1, 2016 with guest appearances by Kenny Lattimore, Tisha Campbell, Duane Martin, Danielle Nicolet, and Brandon T. Jackson. Donnie Simpson and Majic 102.3 held a viewing party of the second episode on June 1, 2016 at the SoBe Restaurant & Lounge in Lanham, Maryland.[4]

Season 2

The second season of Donnie After Dark was taped in Atlanta, Georgia[5] with a live-studio audience in attendance, and included a total of 4 episodes. DJ Traci Steele returned as the co-host and social media expert, along with The GGs Band as the official house band.[6]

Season 2 premiered on November 24, 2016, and included guest appearances by Angela Robinson, Pooch Hall, DC Young Fly, and a musical performance by Ro James. The guest list for the remaining episodes included: David Banner, Jamilah Lemieux, V. Bozeman, Jermaine Dupri, LisaRaye McCoy, Erica Ash, R&B group 112, Deontay Wilder, Naturi Naughton, comedian Tony Roberts, and Musiq Soulchild.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DONNIE AFTER DARK (TV ONE). The Futon Critic. 23 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Donnie After Dark, 2016 TV Show: Overview . Staff Writer . . 12 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Donnie After Dark: Episodes. Staff Writer . .
  4. Web site: Donnie After Dark: Viewing Party at SoBe Restaurant . Staff Writer . June 1, 2016 . Majic 102.3 FM.
  5. Web site: Donnie After Dark Returns for Season 2, Reveals Most Memorable Interview Ever . Krystal . Franklin . BlackAmericaWeb.com . November 25, 2016 . 12 December 2016.
  6. Web site: Donnie Simpson Is Hoping to Save R&B . Shameika . Rhymes . December 9, 2016. JET magazine. 14 December 2016.
  7. Web site: Donnie After Dark: Full Cast and Crew . IMDb. 14 December 2016.