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Why Chris Rock Turned Down More Than One Offer to Be on ‘The Sopranos’

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Before The Sopranos debuted on HBO in 1999, Chris Rock was one of the biggest names associated with the premium cable network. His 1996 stand-up special, Bring the Pain, launched him into superstardom and established him as one of the top comedians in the business. Following the special’s success, HBO gave Rock his own late-night variety series, The Chris Rock Show, which ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2000. It should come as no surprise,…

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Why Chris Rock Turned Down More Than One Offer to Be on ‘The Sopranos’

Before The Sopranos debuted on HBO in 1999, Chris Rock was one of the biggest names associated with the premium cable network. His 1996 stand-up special, Bring the Pain, launched him into superstardom and established him as one of the top comedians in the business. Following the special’s success, HBO gave Rock his own late-night variety series, The Chris Rock Show, which ran for five seasons between 1997 and 2000. It should come as no surprise,…

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Vice broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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