The Simonetta Lein Show
Rickey Smiley
S5 • E11 Nov 18, 2022
Welcome back to #TheSimonettaLeinShow. Today's episode is going to be full of laughs as I welcome Rickey Smiley, a legendary comedian, actor, TV host, and award-winning radio host of the nationally syndicated hit show The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, which has hosted the likes of Michelle Obama and Martin Lawrence, to name a few. As a comedian for more than 30 years, becoming famous for his hit prank calls, Rickey has toured countless theaters and arenas across the country, starred in multiple Comedy Central specials, television series, productions from HBO to Fox TV, and released 8 best-selling albums. Rickey released his critically acclaimed memoir, Stand By Your Truth Then Run For Your Life, in 2018 as well. He joined me today to discuss where his passions for comedy first began, how he uses his platform and national reach to better his community and audiences' lives, and what it really means to stand by your truth. Tune in. Fun Facts: Smiley's career began when he participated in an amateur comedy night at The Comedy Club. Rickey made a cameo appearance in All About the Benjamins starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps. In 2017, Rickey received the Marconi Award for Syndicated Personality of the Year. Also, Rickey is from Alabama, and as the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, together we say: Go Eagles. Credits: Thank you to the beautifully dedicated #SLTV team. Executive Producer: Raphael Amabile Production Manager: Kate Massih Junior Production Manager: Sehar Waheed.
