Mark Curry on 'Hangin with Mr Cooper', Richard Pryor, Michael Jordan, Oakland (Full Interview)

In this VladTV interview, Mark Curry talked about a variety of topics. Curry spoke on his career, his run on the hit sitcom ‘Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper,’ opening for Richard Pryor, playing Michael Jordan 1-on-1, and more. Watch above.

[@vernonjoseph4998]

Mark visited us at Elmhurst Middle School in Oakland, Ca around 1994!!! He gave us a free show, he performed in the auditorium. He had us hysterical, falling out our seats, and in tears. Most of us never had our worlds interpreted through the humor of a skillful comedian, LIVE, and up close as we did that day. I dont think I ever laughed that much, IT WAS MAGICAL 😁 It was No surprise to me that Mark went on to host popular television shows and starred in his on sitcom🤔 Bro Curry is Amazing 👏👏👏👏

[@dimitri.l.clark.7756]

Thank you for that Brother. Much respect to you.

[@sabot4ge]

mark was on tv in 92...so u had a tv star visit u

[@ricroc73805]

Dope

[@KyrieJones-mv1ls]

Elmhurst alumni in the building class of 02' baby !!! I remember when I was 8 years old in 98' and too short and baby D were shooting the get your hustle on video at arroyo Park and during the down time between scenes they were just playing music and Mark Curry was in the middle of the park so u could see him from wherever you were and he grabbed this crack head lady from the crowd and danced with her and was twirling her like a princess and the gratitude and thankfulness that was in her eyes as her tears flowed could've melted hearts of stone and was one of the most legendary things I've ever seen

[@TheGgnelson1217]

Mark Curry is still funnier than most comedians today.😂👍🏿

[@marcust6479]

Factz

[@orlandoprude3341]

Tru

[@BGee720]

Marcus t how old are you bro

[@Queenalika85]

YESSS

Agree

[@Frankiehardworkshow]

THE ORIGINAL CURRY FROM OAKLAND 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelmurray6264]

Frankiehardworkshow so inspirational

[@chilldaonly1841]

It's crazy that on hanging with Mr Cooper he was actually an ex GSW player

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

Mark "Put Some Respect On My Name" Curry with the shots boy 😂😂😂💯

[@Kentelligent24]

I remember he made Jamie Foxx break character when he was a drill sargent on the Jamie Foxx show 😂

[@f.u.p.m_rah9669]

Yup haha

[@Talkthattawk]

aye that episode is still funny bc the jamie foxx show is one of those shows thats not funny as an adult

[@Talkthattawk]

@David Ortiz its not tho

[@hismom5600]

Too funny!!

[@dsickwidit4029]

Kentelligent when he made him do those pushups🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jodiewilliams9395]

Hanging W Mr. Cooper is one of my shows in my childhood

[@gmcneoplan84]

I've been a HUGE fan of Mark Curry since I was a kid back in the 1990s. And I've always felt no matter how big he got he was always humble, authentic, and never went Hollywood. And like Too Short, Curry always paid homage to Oaktown and knew where he came from.

[@jtmcfadden1]

The best thing about this interview. He kept this interview pretty much drama free. He didn’t added any punch line on Whitney, Pryor or Cosby. Vlad tried but at least he respected Curry enough to move on. Even his personal life. Good for him. This interview won’t get any numbers because of the limited drama.

[@Lilrick14]

Mark is definitely Oakland's hometown comedy hero...I love you Mark.. I came to the house when your pops passed away... Much love and respect unk 💯💯 💯💯

[@doobej9558]

Mark Curry just dropped some KNOWLEDGE about Starbucks...you gotta love the insight of a true comedian. They see EVERYTHING.

[@yattamook]

Mark is SO funny in person A class act not one negative word about anyone even though Vlad was fishing 😂

[@creedbratton9949]

How does this not have more views or likes ? Mr cooper is alive and well !

[@ayaction]

WW 2323 what makes him corny?

[@tiffanygreer9264]

I pray that everything works out for him….Because he deserves it ❤❤❤

[@sneakercounty6479]

Mark curry first comedian I took my pops to see and pops laughed so hard all night his dentures fell out 😂. Mark curry top 5 comedians of all times.

[@Mrsgreene82]

Aww that's a beautiful moment

[@myroyalty100]

Hanging with Mr Cooper I loved that show

[@lombeNgandu]

"Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" was like a black version of "Three's Company".

[@richgz8598]

lombe Ng'andu facts

[@ForPetesake552]

lombe Ng'andu that’s a very good take on it. Weather you saw it or not, it had the same comedic beats, with some adjustments.

[@sbrooks729]

First season

[@everythingisconnected7932]

I noticed how this is one of Vlad's shortest interviews. Curry didn't have too much to say about street life and other forms of degradation of culture. Coincidence? Maybe.

[@alexscott2393]

Very Good Point!

[@gmcneoplan84]

everything is connected Didn't you hear the part near the beginning of the frame when Mark discussed what drugs did to Oakland in the 1980s. Shit, Vlad put up an interview with a bonafied crack dealer that ran for a while. On the other hand, I think Vlad was more concerned with Mark's career than the ills of street life in this interview.

[@toneg30]

Naw. We love the negative, it sells

[@vinnydeville4675]

@@gmcneoplan84 bullshit

[@im2alias202]

55 minutes is not short

[@Rican5688]

Hangin' with Mr.Cooper was. Classic! After learning the history of the show, feel good about contributing to those Ratings! Lol

[@therealmccoy2004]

12:15 the starbucks dopefiend made me throw my phone!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@denisehodges6257]

I laughed throughout this whole interview… Mark Curry is so funny

[@kyradudley251]

Love him forever since I was a kid omg please he doesnt get the the recognition he deserves Mark should be on the big screen😊💙💙

[@THEREALALPHACROWNHER]

Cuz he really not a nigga if u know wat i mean

[@TheMeloman79]

Mark Curry is a Legend. I almost teared up seeing with Vlad. Such a ledge! Loved Hanging with Mr Cooper.

[@THERSC216]

Whether its Hangin' With Mr. Cooper or his HBO specials, I ❤️ Mark Curry.

[@missprettykitty1]

This is one of the funniest comedians I've ever seen. I love this guy. Too funny!

[@michelegrimes5170]

All I can say is, Wow! That was a very candid interview. He was funny as hell on Hanging with Mr. Cooper!

[@summerlyric506]

Saw him live in 2013 and he was funny as ever!!!! Funniest set that night. I had no idea. Cannot sleep on him!!!!!

[@jamarcuscarter5197]

One of my favorite comedians always keeping it real 💯 👌

[@oaklandsoldier8520]

One of the funniest comedians ever. And from my hometown 👊🏿. Much respect Mark

[@ashleewilliams7802]

I still have a crush on Mark Curry. 😍💖

[@Sampshon21]

me too

[@symphonicclown]

nikki nagga nnaki one of y’all should have a crush on me 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@rachelbrown6659]

Loved hanging with Mr Cooper. Mark Curry is way too funny 🤣. So underrated.

[@marvinstanford4970]

He should do his show on KZbin...he can make it independent...he will kill it and do very well.. or just have a stand up special on Netflix and rebuild his empire from there...respect n love to Mark Curry💯✊

[@TheSunset2]

I loved Mark's family his mom showed me her mercedes mark bought her. I was her and her family Make up at my clinic on Lakeshore Ave in Oakland. Mark always gave block parties for the people. Nice people. I love the Currys. I remember Dock of the bay In Berkeley. Those were the good old days. We loved Oakland!

[@emoraytorres6842]

One of my favorite comedians!! Mark Curry is the shit!!! "Nobody heckles Mark Curry" 😂 💯

[@devin6510]

Loved this man. I use to watch his show every day!

[@poppagreene4187]

Shout out to Mr. Curry. A true comedic genius back when you had to earn it, it wasn't given to you

[@charliebrown8809]

Mr.cooper💯

[@StoneColdGem]

He had me dying when he started a Role on Martin as Ronnie Cochran Sheneneh's Lawyer 😂😂😂😂

[@yasinbills8468]

I watch this a couple times a week I love hearing how cool the black panthers were Especially with the free food programs And Mark is one of my favorite comdians Hanging with mr cooper was my childhood

[@primetv2168]

Holly Robinson was bad back in the day

[@gmcneoplan84]

She still look good.

[@canicole20]

PrimeTV She looks like an emancipated mouse.She is overrated.

[@thelorde7530]

*MAN I LOVE MARK CURRY...TRULY AN ICON AND ALL AROUND GENUINE DUDE...THANKS VLAD*

[@goodpromo313]

Seen Mark live in Detroit great stand up comedian 👏🏾💯

[@learning5188]

Netflix or Amazon needs to give him a show!!!!!!

[@babsbeatty1314]

When he did Johnnie Cochranes cousin on Martin it was so damn funny.

[@lsweeting324]

Fr😂

[@virgilgeorge6579]

Right. He told the judge, my name Ronnie Cochrane sir I didn't mess up your name😂

[@canicole20]

Virgil George I laughed so hard at that part.I remember the exact scene 😂 He said it really quick too.

[@virgilgeorge6579]

@@canicole20 Right. And just to think that Mark improved that whole scene. Mark killed his guess appearance on the Jamie Foxx Show as well and improved that whole scene.😂

[@canicole20]

Virgil George Yessss!! I loved him as SGT.Easy. Remember when Jamie kept acting up in defensive driving class and SGT EASY told the class "Ohh I see we got us a little comedian here,you think this is in Living Color don't you boi,you think I'm Kenan Ivory WayWays don't ya!?!

[@Reefism]

Rodney Peete proposed to Holly Robinson on the set of Hangin' With Mr. Cooper!

[@TexasGaming713]

3rd string QB trapped her ass

[@ashleewilliams7802]

@@TexasGaming713 Sis 😂😂😂

[@whatadon]

bro look like a lightskin Morgan Feeman. the “Lean On Me” Morgan

[@noregreen5852]

Damn he do look like mr Clark 😂😂

[@DRaquascapes]

XD

[@itshellabreetho349]

He would be ppppppppeeeeerrrrrrfffffeeeeeeecccccttttttt for a remake....

[@youvegotmel9923]

Lol I wouldn’t say light skin but definitely a lighter Morgan

[@jaqueshiamorris5820]

He do play Morgan freeman & Jay z

[@timmytube12]

I used to watch this guy on tv back in 1993 on his tv show on ABC.

[@PhonePhone-mq8nh]

EAST OAKLAND, YEAH THAT'S RIGHT! - Too Short

[@MrNino6300]

you definitely a legend Mark! truly funny

[@Chakirisan]

Been a fan of Mark since I first saw him on his HBO special in the 80’s, his bit about the girlfriend being brave talking smack to another dude still makes me laugh hard. Great interview.

[@QBee240]

‘You gotta give it up for my brotha..he’s got it goin’ on..Cooper..Cooper!’

[@sportsinthebay1603]

Man them fish sandwiches and honey carrot pies from Your Black Muslim Bakery were so damn good!

[@mikealba445]

Rip Chauncey B.

[@oaklandsoldier5920]

Put some respek on this OG's name. Very underrated comedic legend.

[@msklove6]

This man got me so weak...im in tears😂🤣😂🤣

[@missprettykitty1]

This is one of the most funniest people in the world. This whole interview had me in tears, literally. 😂😂😂😂

[@tjs8500]

Thank you Vlad for this interview thank you for all your hard work

[@sasw77intwo]

Wow I really enjoyed this interview.

[@msval1122]

I loooove me some Mark Curry. He is most definitely underated and need the recognition he deserves. I just recently finished binge watching his show HWMC(Hangin With Mr. Cooper) and when I tell Yu I was not disappointed, however I wasn't ready for the show to end. Especially without seeing Mark and Vanessa get married at least. I also loved Omar Goodin(Ervin) on the show he was so funny and I loved their friend ship on the show. Oan I'm so glad Yu are still here with us and pray that Yu continue on doing what Yu love. Love Yu soooo much Mark stay humble God bless and hope to see more of Yu....🙏🏽💯😍👌🏾 Maybe a reboot or whatever just want to see more.. 💯👌🏾😊💗💗💗

[@delvonnedaniels6563]

1 of the best Standups I've seen!!!

[@NicolesView1984]

I love Mark Curry and I loved how he stayed on code when Vlad asked him about Mr. Cosby. That's how you do it. Thank you Mark not everybody bought into those hideous lies. #FreeBillCosby

[@ek2137]

I also loved how he had only wonderful things to say about Whitney Houston (Vlad seemed to be salivating for crazy stories about her).

[@kimaretydesign]

Mark Curry so funny and a great vibe

[@Ch4MMPBoi]

Mark Curry is one of my favorite actors of all time. Mr Cooper was the man!

[@jboogie6326]

Mark Curry/ Vlad dropping knowledge! “Dope fiends” off of sugar & sodium. Powers that be want the 3 main places people go to during the day to be- work, home, & Starbucks! And you BET NOT try to cut the line! Damn 😳- that’s real.💯💯💯

[@biancanjax2010]

Still remember him on Jamie Foxx Show. LOL. Too funny.

[@peachgypsy556]

Him playing that Driving School drill Sgt. on Jamie's show is one of my favorite episodes. I lost it so many times 🤣🤣🤣

[@gmcneoplan84]

Man, I'm glad I watched this. I did not know Curry was offered a role on In Living Color (ILC). He chose Hangin With Mr. Cooper (HWMC) over ILC. I would have did the same thing. Curry got more creative control on HWMC, he was a producer on that show, and etc. FOX was fuckin with the Wayans family from day one on what they could and couldn't do on ILC, especially Keenen. Curry dodged a bullet on that career move. ILC is a classic, but the shit FOX took the Wayans family through from 1990 to 1993, man!!

[@enatashaw4909]

So, after Mark Curry said he didn’t want to talk about such a traumatic incident, Vlad was like nah I’m going in still. He’s a great interviewer, but he has a lack of compassion. Nonetheless, I’m glad Mark Curry is going well. He’s super funny! 👍🏾🙌🏾🤗

[@orlandoprude3341]

The funniest person on tge planet Mark Curry i love the show Hangin With Mr Cooper

[@AGYMAH]

I remember when Mark was a supervisor at Pay N Save at Eastmont Mall. #townbiniz #townbiz #oakland #8200

[@purpsmkr7]

82nd Ney Ave Hill Hunnit. #8200 whaaaaat

[@AGYMAH]

@@purpsmkr7 Yessir. 82nd & Bancroft.

[@deeznuttz7637]

@@AGYMAH eastmomt mall was also where they had the sideshows. I use to watch it from the cemetery right across the street from eastmont.

[@musizlovva1570]

@@AGYMAH Okurrrr I remember they had Fish and Chip up in that joint we use to go there often to eat.

[@musizlovva1570]

@@deeznuttz7637 I remember and miss that fish and chip that was there and that food ass cookie spot in there and we use to go there to buy beads for our braids. really though.

[@tonystokes1119]

Hey where's my theme music? I was watching his show last night and this morning before work. Classic

[@lepetitmort1150]

im binge watching it right now

[@richardrogers7058]

Mark was a Manger at Vern's market. And he caught me stealing, without calling the police he let me go. Then as a security guard at Chanel ,he came in and reminded him of that incident. He said 'I did ?' Then said what did I do . I told him you'll me go. Then he started talking about how to get timing on a joke. VERY DOWN TO EARTH MAN 👨

[@jtmcfadden1]

Is Vlad infatuated with the The Drug and Gang era of the 80’s and early 90’s or what? He spent almost 15 minutes talking about it. So funny Curry kept mentioning comedy during this span and then went with put the respect on my name. It’s true. Very underrated in comedy.

[@TonTreyMarc]

Yea, Vlad was way overkill! Like shut up about drugs🙄.

[@Tootie-1113]

I had that fish sandwich from there and it was literally the best I ever had 😋

[@jearl3054]

Best Wishes in accomplishing your new goals Mr Curry.

[@alfonsocomic]

There is something the way Mark Curry acts out a joke that sucks the wind out of your chest. Laughing is involuntary. I’m a comic. I’ve seen a ton of comics and this is the only dude that almost made me pass out from laughing so hard. It’s a toss up between Curry and Attell as my all time favorite comic

[@MHSenju3000]

A Sinbad article brought me here. I didn't know that he got burned and contemplated suicide. I'm glad to see he is still pushing!

[@alexkid2437]

Fav quote from him if we’re going down I go down fighting…. And State Farm being cheap bastards lol😅

[@weejay619]

Thank you Mr. Curry *SALUTE*

[@schoolshow94]

He’s so handsome

[@youvegotmel9923]

BIGUPs to my boo Marquise Wilson... played young Tyler on the show

[@bryptosaur1455]

Here after the Kat Williams interview

[@a.michelle6009]

😂😂😂same

[@paulreuben7343]

He was a great comic...good show

[@yasinbills8468]

I cant wait im here for it. Talk show and sitcom

[@reneecherrie]

Wow! Loved this🎉 I never knew!!!🎉❤

[@Mrsgreene82]

Love him...so under rated

[@Juan-Acevedo-SantiagoChile]

Shout out to Mark Curry ... He just came out to Cary NC Improv. He shut it down and was sooo funny !

[@dimitri.l.clark.7756]

Legendary worldwide comedy figure.

[@elleceleste7104]

LEGEND!!!!!!!! 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@donnieray2142]

Vlad wanted mark to say something bad about Whitney

[@poppagreene4187]

You saw that too 🤔

[@2011Savere]

Mark Curry didn't fall victim the the inner-city bullshit. Just because they bring drugs into the community doesn't mean you have to do it.

[@phildaniels7623]

Fuckin LOVE Mark Cooper. I named my first pet gold fish Mr. Cooper when I was like 11.

[@sethunyanikuru1079]

DJ Quik, That's Who He Favors🤦🏿‍♀, I've Been Trying To Figure It Out.....

[@jupiterjohnson7248]

Stg

[@alitrax]

I dont see it...

[@dimitri.l.clark.7756]

YOU favor a Goddess. I just want to publicly thank your parents. Woman come here.

[@musizlovva1570]

They could be family both are from Cali so who knows.

[@mjjr2086]

Best news of the day! Just subscribed baby!

[@cindyoludayo9530]

“I still dream about those fish sandwiches” lol. Yep best fish sandwiches in the world!!

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW!!!!! EXCELLENT

[@Ericechild1979]

I love diz Brutha.. He so Oakland.. Bay Area yeeeeeeeee!!!!!💯😘

[@tiffanygreer9264]

He’s the funniest man alive 😂😂😂

[@D86-g9s]

I used to watch his show every day Having said That I didn't know he had jewels Good interview

[@rawnuncutent5551]

I’m dying laughing RN 😂😂😂

[@rolandgreen6876]

Mark Curry Is The GOAT 🐐 #oaklandsfinest🌴

[@finalbeat2658]

I'm so very happy to see you showing they are talent again on your TV in KZbin comedy was some of the best

[@1k_868]

I seriously believe he will have the most interesting biopic ever. he should really make that happen 💯