Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus

About Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus

Russell Simmons' name is in the title -- he's an executive producer -- but it's JB Smoove who is front and center as host of this stand-up showcase, which features a roster of rising comics and veteran stars doing their thing. Smoove gets into the act as well with new material, and JB also gives viewers an added bonus by performing in pre-taped sketches woven into each episode.

Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus is a comedy series that ran on Comedy Central. Its one season of 6 episodes aired between January 2012 and February 2012.

The series is filed under stand-up comedy, celebrity host, stand-up comedian, and new york city. JB Smoove stars as Self - Host, DJ Cassidy as Self - Announcer, and Russell Simmons as Self.

It streams on Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, and Paramount Plus Essential in the United States.

Seinfeld, Louie, and Project Runway make useful companions to Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus. It carries a TV-MA rating.