Donnie After Dark

Donnie After Dark
Donnie After Dark logo
Genre Variety-talk show
Written by
  • Ayana Reece
  • Norm Vance, Jr.
  • Lee Harris
Directed by
  • Monte Johnson
  • Tony McCuin
Creative director(s) Bart Phillips
Presented by Donnie Simpson
Theme music composer
  • Buckhead Beats
  • Dennis Allen
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Bart Phillips
  • Donnie Simpson
  • Eric Tomosunas
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Donnie Simpson Productions
Distributor
  • Sunseeker Media
  • Swirl Films
Release
Original network TV One
Picture format
Original release February 5 (2016-02-05) – December 18, 2016 (2016-12-18)[1]
External links
official website

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 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta), 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]

References

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