COMEDIAN RODNEY CARRINGTON'S ALL-NEW SPECIAL, "LAUGHTER'S GOOD," PREMIERES FRIDAY, JULY 25, AT 9 P.M. ET/PT ON CMT

NASHVILLE - July 18, 2014 - Funnyman Rodney Carrington is at it again, making people laugh in his brand new one-hour comedy special, LAUGHTER'S GOOD, premiering Friday, July 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CMT. In the hilarious new one-man show, the award-winning comedian takes a fresh look at everyday life through his hysterical, down-to-earth style that has won over millions of fans worldwide. Nothing's off limits this time around as Carrington shares his thoughts on everything from Las Vegas to church attendance in the standup special. LAUGHTER'S GOOD is Carrington's first TV special since 2007's LIVE AT THE MAJESTIC, which will encore immediately following LAUGHTER'S GOOD at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Carrington, a platinum selling recording artist and star of the former ABC TV series "Rodney," will release a new album of standup material and songs from LAUGHTER'S GOOD on his own newly-formed record label as well as re-release his 2001 hit album, "Rodney Carrington: C'mon, Laugh You Bastards."

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