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Write On w/ Bentley Kyle Evans | March 14th, 2014 | Black Hollywood Live

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Channel: Black Hollywood Live · 2014 · Entertainment

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In this episode, Black Hollywood Live host Ean Weslynn interviews Bentley Kyle Evans.

A 20-plus-year veteran of television and film, Bentley Kyle Evans began his career as an intern for Robert Townsend's film, "Hollywood Shuffle."  He had the acting bug and gave it a whirl, however, his greatest passion was found behind the lens, in the writer's room, creating characters from experiences with his real-life family, friends and neighbors.

Evans and Martin Lawrence partnered on Fox Network's classic hit sitcom "Martin" [1992-1997] where Mr. Evans served as Co- Executive Producer and Show Runner.  He skyrocketed to success, becoming the first African-American show-runner to have sitcoms airing on two networks simultaneously with the creation of "The Jamie Foxx Show" [1996-2001] before the age of thirty.  Both shows aired over 100 episodes and continue to run in worldwide syndication today.  During his tenure at The Martin Show, Evans and Lawrence co-wrote the hit film, "A Thin Line Between Love And Hate."

Evans reunited with Martin Lawrence and expanded his television repertoire with "Love that Girl" (TV One) which he Created and Executive Produced.  "Love that Girl" has been nominated for several NAACP Image Awards in the categories of Best Comedy, Best Actress in a Comedy, Best Actor and Best Director in a Comedy Series.

Evans is the Creator and Executive Producer of "My Crazy Roommate" which premiered October 14, 2013 on Bounce TV.  It is a modern-day; urban version of "Laverne & Shirley" meets "Friends" and is the network's first, original scripted series.

Evans' family-friendly sitcom "Family Time," starring Omar Gooding ("Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," "Smart Guy," "Baby Boy") and Angell Conwell ("The Young and the Restless," "Baby Boy") aired in 2011 and 2012 on Bounce TV and TV One, respectively, and will return to Bounce TV this fall, with all new episodes.
With three shows airing simultaneously on different television networks, Mr. Evans repeats African-American television history.

He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and children.

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