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23 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 12, 1987
This week's host LL Cool J performs "I Need Love." Guests include Donna Allen ("Serious" and "Sweet Somebody"), The Breakfast Club ("Right On Track"), and comedian Rick Aviles. Clarice Taylor presents a tribute to comedian Moms Mabley.
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 19, 1987
Host Melba Moore sings "There I Go Falling In Love Again" and "God Bless The Child." Guests are Level 42 ("Lessons In Love" and "Running In The Family"), Najee ("Sweet Love"), and comedians Rick Aviles and Adam Sandler.
Episode 3
Sat, Sep 26, 1987
The Beastie Boys (hosts), Regina Belle ("Show Me The Way" and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes"), Stephanie Mills ("You're Puttin' A Rush On Me" and "I Feel Good All Over"), The Breakfast Club ("Never Be The Same"), and comic Barry Sobel.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 3, 1987
Natalie Cole ("I Live For Your Love" and a Nat King Cole medley), Freddie Jackson ("Jam Tonight"), Stacy Lattisaw ("Nail It To The Wall"), Run-D.M.C. ("Proud To Be Black"), Til Tuesday ("What About Love") and comedian John Kassir.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 10, 1987
Host Freddie Jackson sings "Look Around" and "What's Going On." Guests include Exposé ("Point of No Return"), Whodini, John White, and Phyllis Stickney.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 17, 1987
Guest host Al Jarreau presents a tribute to Sam Cooke. Guests include saxophonist David Sanborn, The Jamaica Boys, and comedian David Allen Grier.
Episode 7
Sat, Oct 24, 1987
Dennis Miller (host), Nona Hendryx ("Why Should I Cry" and "Winds Of Change"), Miki Howard ("Baby Be Mine"), Chad ("Luv's Passion and You"), and comedian Emo Phillips. Tap dancers The Williams Brothers salute The Nicholas Brothers.
Episode 8
Sat, Oct 31, 1987
Host Ray Parker, Jr. sings "I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone." Other guests include Force MDs ("Love Is A House"), Shanice Wilson ("Baby Tell Me, Can You Dance" and "Just a Game"), Richard Belzer, and Terry Hodges.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 7, 1987
James Brown is the guest host. Guests include Lace ("My Love Is Deep" and "Triple Threat"), Glenn Jones ("We've Only Just Begun"), Alexander O'Neal, and comedian Steve Skrovan.
Episode 10
Sat, Nov 14, 1987
Stephen Bishop is the guest host. Additional guests are Company B ("Fascinated" and "Full Circle"), Meli'sa Morgan, Kashif, and comedian George Wallace.
Episode 11
Sat, Nov 28, 1987
Guests are Bill Cosby (host), Terence Trent D'Arby ("If You Let Me Stay"), Madame X ("Just That Type of Girl"), Melba Moore ("Falling" and "God Bless the Child"), and Michael Bolton ("(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay").
Episode 12
Sat, Nov 28, 1987
Guests are Mary Wilson (host, sings "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey"), Whodini ("One Love"), Freddie Jackson ("Look Around"), Expose ("Let Me Be The One"), Michael Bolton ("That's What Love Is All About") and comedian Willie Asbury.
Episode 13
Sat, Dec 5, 1987
A "Best of Showtime at the Apollo" show featuring archival performances by Michael Bolton, L.L. Cool J., Stephanie Mills, Ray Parker Jr., Exposé, Shanice Wilson, and comedian Barry Sobel.
Episode 14
Sat, Mar 12, 1988
A Best of episode featuring performances from past shows. Music by Nona Hendrix, Regina Belle, Natalie Cole/Nat King Cole, Chad, Madame X, and Glenn Jones. Comedy by Dennis Miller, David Allen Grier, Terry Hodges, and Richard Belzer.
Episode 15
Sat, Mar 19, 1988
Guest hosts Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam perform "Head To Toe" and "Everything Will B-Fine." Brenda Russell sings "Piano in the Dark" and "Get Here." Comedy from Darryl Sivad and Willie Asbury.
Episode 16
Sat, Mar 26, 1988
Gilbert Godfrey guest hosts. Performers include Keith Sweat ("I Want Her"), Terence Trent D'Arby ("Wishing Well" and "If You Let Me Stay"), Rebbie Jackson ("Plaything"), Oscar Brown III ("When the Lights Go Out"), and comic Bobby Slayton.
Episode 17
Sat, Apr 2, 1988
Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest hosts. Performers include Salt-N-Pepa ("Push It" and "Chick On The Side"), Angela Winbush ("Angel" and "Run To Me"), and comedian Steve O.
Episode 18
Sat, Apr 9, 1988
Richard Belzer guest hosts. Performers include The Cover Girls ("Because Of You" and "Promise Me"), Tony Terry ("Lovey Dovey" and "She's Fly"), and Anthony Bailey ("God Bless The Child").
Episode 19
Sat, Apr 16, 1988
Guest host Bill Cosby sings "Searchin'." Other performers include Experience Unlimited ("Da Butt" and "Go Ju Ju Go"), Michael Cooper ("To Prove My Love" and "Dinner For Two"), and magician Ed Alonzo.
Episode 20
Sat, Apr 23, 1988
Bill Cosby guest hosts. Guests include Gerry Woo ("How Long?" and "Help Yourself"), Howard Hewett ("Strange Relationship" and "Once, Twice, Three Times"), Dan Hankins ("Touch Me in the Morning"), and Terry Hodges.
Episode 21
Sat, Apr 30, 1988
Guest hosts Full Force perform "Your Love Is So Def" and "All In My Mind." Guests include Taylor Dayne ("Prove Your Love" and "I'll Always Love You") and comedian Charles Cozart.
Episode 22
Sat, May 14, 1988
Guest hosts The Fat Boys perform "Sex Machine" and Wipeout." Other guests include Pepsi and Shirlie ("Heartache" and "Goodbye Stranger"), and comedians Charles Cozart and Jeff Price.
Episode 23
Sat, May 21, 1988
Guest hosts The Weather Girls sing "Love You Like A Train" and "Land Of The Believer." Other guests are Keith Sweat ("Something Just Ain't Right") and comic Kim Coles. From 1987, Michael Bolton sings "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."