Oftentimes referred to as the "Black" Lorne Michaels (creator of Saturday Night Live), I had a (20+) career as co-creator of HBO's Def Comedy Jam recruiting the best-unrecognized comedians in the world Single-handed I discovered Def Comedy Jam legends such as Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, Chris Tucker, Bill Bellamy, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Monique, Tracy Morgan, and a multitude of other comedians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkKqWQELvBo. Listen to Comedian/Actor Aries Spears interview about Sumner: https://kapwi.ng/c/Kz2OTjBE In 2008, I partnered with producer and talent manager Arthur Spivak to create Laff Mobb Enterprises, LLC and return to television as Executive Producer on truTV's comedy series, "Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks" I have a partnership with the world-famous Apollo Theater to present the monthly Apollo Comedy Club Currently, I am touring the nation to find a new generation of up-and-coming "Rising Star" comedians. Check my IG for dates and cities I'm also a Comedy Producer for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). This year we are celebrating our (25) anniversary in November in Miami Florida My IG is @bob.sumner