Before Fallon, before Kimmel, The Arsenio Hall Show was the revolution. From its iconic “woof woof” audience chants to groundbreaking moments in pop culture and politics, Arsenio changed late night forever. In this retrospective, we dive into how Arsenio Hall built a movement — from his early days in stand-up, to Eddie Murphy collaborations, to hosting a show that welcomed everyone from Tupac and Madonna to Farrakhan and future President Bill Clinton.
This is the seldom told story of the late-night king who broke every rule — and made history doing it.
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