Steve Harvey is one of the most respected African- American comedians on the scene today.

His big break was his job as host of It's Showtime at the Apollo, due to his success there, the WB network gave him his own show, Steve Harvey Show. After his show ended, Harvey toured as one of the Kings of Comedy, which would later be put into a film called The Original Kings of Comedy.

Harvey has authored a book, Steve Harvey's Big Time, the title was also used as the name of Harvey's comedy television show which aired on The WB network.