BET's 'COMIC VIEW: ONE MIC STAND' Offers a New Flavor to an Old Favorite

Actor/Comedian Kevin Hart Hosts the All-New "ONE MIC STAND"

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Known for showcasing the funniest comedians on television, BET's COMIC VIEW has been a national TV launching pad for several comic headliners, such as D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps and Sherri Shepherd. This season, the BET classic is reborn in the heart of Hollywood with a sexy new swagger in an intimate setting as COMIC VIEW: ONE MIC STAND. Hosted by the undeniably talented Kevin Hart, ONE MIC STAND delivers the best stand-up comedy on television where the talent is sharp and laughs are non-stop.

Premiering Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00 p.m.*, ONE MIC STAND offers an eclectic mix of fresh and veteran comedians from across the country to spew out uninhibited, in-your-face comedy that will leave you craving for more. From the constant hilarity on stage, to the sneak peeks at special guests behind the scene, COMIC VIEW: ONE MIC STAND promises to be a side-splitting experience from start to finish.

For more on COMIC VIEW: ONE MIC STAND, please visit http://www.bet.com.

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About BET Networks

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.