John “Pops” Witherspoon, the comedian known for hit roles as Willie Jones in Friday as well as Robert “Grandad” Freeman has passed away according to Deadline. He was 77. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died […]

Actor And comedian John Witherspoon has been in the game for a long time. He made time to stop by and talk to the Midday Diva Olympia D about the upcoming season of Black Jesus, his traveling schedule and how it feels to be still working in Hollywood. Take a look at the interview below: […]

If you’re wondering, “What is there to do this weekend?”  I got ya covered!!  Do you like comedy?  Well, check out ya girl Sommore, Arnez J, John Witherspoon and many more this Saturday, April 8th at Ovens Auditorium.  The show starts at 8pm. Also, check out the Saturday Night Live Broadcast at Club Vibrations with […]

Happy Birthday to Comedian, John Witherspoon!  Today he turns 74 years old!  Keep banging, Pops!! #keepbangingpops

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For iPhone:   10/17/14- Comedian John Witherspoon jokes with the crew about wanting more children, Ebola and his role on “Black Jesus.”

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In this exclusive clip, it looks like Lloyd (John Witherspoon) has made himself comfortable in Fish’s apartment. Watch new episodes of “Black Jesus” on Adult…

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06/27/14 – John Witherspoon is in town for an upcoming performance, but before we laugh out loud at the funnyman, he gives us the scoop…

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Comedian and actor John Witherspoon jokes with the TJMS crew about the government shutdown, what he would have done to end it and how preaching…

Whether it’s dropping ornery kernels of knowledge on “The Boondocks” or yelling “Bang, Bang, Bang,” John Witherspoon is one of the most active comics in the industry. Witherspoon is a stalwart on a circuit that typically favors the flavor of the moment. He’s opened for the late legendary Richard Pryor, he’s worked with Chris Tucker […]

Bang Bang Bang…John Witherspoon reminisces on his experiences with pimping and driving a cadillac that leaked oil way black when in Detroit…..

TONIGHT, see comedians John Witherspoon (hilarious in “Boomerang”), Lavell Crawford, De Ray, Earthquake and Arnez J on the 5 Jokers Comedy Tour at Bojangles Coliseum. 8:30 p.m. http://www.ticketmaster.com

“In Living Color” star Tommy Davidson is most known for his impersonations of Sammy Davis Jr. and Sweettooth Jones and catching beat-downs by Homie the Clown. Davidson returns to his stand-up roots with at the Booth Playhouse on Sunday. 7 p.m. $22.50 and up. http://www.blumenthalcenter.org On June 19, see comedians John Witherspoon (hilarious in “Boomerang”), […]