2010 Celebrity Guests
Tim and Daphne Reid
Jackee' Harry
Thomas Miles "Nephew Tommy"
Benita Adams
Jessica Reedy
Regina Mobley
Bruce Smith
Tim and Daphne Reid
Tim Reid
TIM REID, the Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer, has been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for the last three decades. He starred as "Venus Flytrap," on the popular CBStelevision series "WKRP in Cincinnati" from 1978 -1982. Twice he has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award for "Best Actor in a Comedy" for his popular characters. Reid has had many starring roles over the years in several television series, including "The Richard Pryor Show," "Simon & Simon," "Frank's Place," "Snoops," "Save Our Streets," and the hit WB series "Sister, Sister." For the
past three seasons he can also be seen guest starring on Fox Network’s, “That 70’s Show”.
Reid, born in Norfolk, Virginia, graduated from Norfolk State University in 1968 with a B.S. in Business/Marketing and launched his career as a marketing representative for DuPont. However, he soon set his sights on the world of Showbiz and set off on a national road tour with comedian Tom Dreesen. After an international tour with Della Reese, he settled in Hollywood and began his television career.
Reid has written for several of the shows that he acted in, including "WKRP in Cincinnati," "Simon & Simon," "Frank's Place" and "Snoops," in which he co-starred with his wife, Daphne
Maxwell Reid. Reid has also produced several of his popular television series such as "Frank's Place," "Snoops" and "The Tim & Daphne Show," in which the Reids co-starred and co-created. He received producing nods as a nominee for the Cable Ace Awards and the Producer's Guild Awards for the Family Channel/BET movie "Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad."
In 1988, he received two Emmy nominations for "Best Actor in a Comedy" and for "Best Producer of a Comedy Series" when he starred in CBS' "Frank's Place" with his wife Daphne. He also received both the NAACP Image Award and the Viewers for Quality Television Award for "Best Actor in a Comedy."
Reid founded Tim Reid Productions, Inc. in 1989, and through its association with Proctor & Gamble, executive produced the critically acclaimed 1998 CBS movie “About Sarah,” starring Mary Steenburgen, Kellie Martin, and Diane Baker for which he received a Christopher Award. In 1990, he co-founded United Image Entertainment through which he produced four independent films. For his critically acclaimed feature film, "Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored," he received producing recognition as "Best in Show" by the Houston International Film Festival and he also won the "Directorial Award" from the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. In 1999, he was given the “Oscar Micheaux Award” by the Producer’s Guild of America for outstanding lifetime achievement.
In September of 2008, “Tim & Tom, An American Comedy in Black And White” his autobiography (co-written with Tom Dreesen and Ron Rapoport) will be released by the Chicago University Press.
In 1997, Reid took a giant step and brought together investors to build his own film studio. As Founder and President of New Millennium Studios in Petersburg, Virginia, Reid is setting the stage toward becoming a major player in the business of independent movie making. NMS' first feature production, "Asunder," starring Blair Underwood, Debbi Morgan and Michael Beach, was directed and produced by Reid and released through New Millennium Releasing. His African-American history project, “American Legacy Television” has received numerous awards over the past five years.
Through the years, Reid has felt a deep responsibility to give back to the community and as a result of his tireless efforts and generosity, has been honored by many organizations. Tim Reid has also raised scholarship funds annually through the “Tim Reid Celebrity Weekend” of golf & tennis for The Tim Reid Scholarship Foundation, now in its 20th year.
Daphne Reid
Daphne Maxwell Reid is known as Aunt Viv on NBC's hit comedy, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air". She is also known for her role of mortician/embalmer Hannah Griffin on the CBS comedy series "Frank's Place" in which she co-starred with her husband, Tim Reid. She teamed up with Tim again when she starred as Mickie Dennis on "Snoops" for CBS. In 1998 and 1999, she has played the bawdy hooker Eartha on Showtime’s “Linc’s”, created and produced by her husband and shot at New Millennium Studios in Virginia. In 2003 and 2004, she had the pleasure of working on UPN’s hit comedy “Eve” as boyfriend JT’s mother, Frances Hunter. While pursuing a major in Interior Design and Architecture at Northwestern University, an English teacher from her high school days submitted a photograph to a magazine editor/friend who was preparing an article on college women. The result was a trip to New York and Maxwell Reid's first full-page photograph in "Seventeen" magazine. Quickly signed by the Eileen Ford Agency, she appeared in many magazines, including being the first Black woman to grace the cover of "Glamour" magazine. Daphne Maxwell Reid loves to design clothes and she makes most of her own wardrobe. In 1992, Maxwell Reid took her sewing talent into a co-venture with the McCall Pattern Company and created, produced and starred in a four video and four-pattern kit called "Suddenly You're Sewing" which she will re-release on DVD. Reid also designed a bi-annual line of patterns for the McCall Pattern Company called the Daphne Maxwell Reid Collection. With her husband, actor/writer/producer Tim Reid, Daphne co-founded and is a principal partner in New Millennium Studios, the first full-service film studio in Virginia. The state-of-the-art facility was completed and opened on July 12, 1997. For the past twelve years, Daphne has been acting Chief Operating Officer and has handled the business affairs and finances of New Millennium Studios and its various subsidiary companies, and serves as a Producer on various projects. Presently serving on the following boards, her involvement in the community at large, rounds out a full schedule; a member of the Board of Visitors of Virginia State University, Petersburg Library Foundation, and the Petersburg Area Art League. Daphne Maxwell Reid is an avid photographer and has just exhibited her first collection, “Doors”, and her next collection, “Knockers”. She is the mother/stepmother of three grown children, and the proud grandmother of three wonderful grandchildren.
Her performance on 227 inspired NBC producers to create a television pilot for her entitled Jackée. After leaving 227 in 1989, Harry starred opposite Oprah Winfrey in the adaptation of Gloria Naylor's novel, The Women of Brewster Place. In 1991, Harry was part of The Royal Family, whose run ended when star Redd Foxx died unexpectedly. From 1994-99, Harry played Tia Mowry's character's adoptive mother on the ABC/WB sitcom, Sister, Sister. She won NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for two consecutive years in 1999 and 2000. Jackée Harry (born August 14, 1956) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Sandra Clark on the TV series 227 and as Lisa Landry in Sister, Sister. Jacqueline Yvonne Harry was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 1983, she made her television debut on Another World as Lily Mason, a role she continued until 1986. In 2003, she was a surprise guest on the Another World Reunion that SOAPnet coordinated and aired. In 1985, Harry began starring as "Sandra Clark" on the NBC sitcom 227, the role with which she is most associated. As the breakout star of 227 she became the first African American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. he series moved to the WB network until it ended. She had a recurring role as Vanessa on The CW seriesEverybody Hates Chris. More recently, Jackee has been featured in the 2010 T-Mobile commercials. 
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Nephew Tommy
Mr. Thomas W. Miles II, a native of Houston Texas, better known as “Nephew Tommy” on the number one syndicated rated radio show, The Steve Harvey Morning Show. There’s more to Tommy than radio talk, he’s an actor, writer, comedian, and entrepreneur. Before launching his career as a radio personality, he was chosen as the exclusive opening act to tour with the legendary Luther Vandross for three years. Vandross stated, “I had the choice of hundreds of comics to choose from but in the end I chose Thomas Miles. His skill as an actor and comedian fits in perfectly with the classy and entertaining show I believe in presenting.” Tommy credits Mr. Vandross for giving him a lifetime experience that he’ll forever cherish.
Tommy enrolled as the first African American Theatre Arts major at Texas A&M University where he was mentored by Pulitzer Prize winner, Charles Gordone. Tommy later enhanced his stage skills with The Royal Shakespeare Company of London, where he gained the skill and knowledge of being on stage. He contributes his success as an actor and comedian to his theatre background. As an actor he’s made special guest appearances on such television shows as Sister, Sister and The Parkers. His feature films include Thug Life, 4 Deep and Fifth Ward. Tommy has also appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, and Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) Comic View.
Tommy has written and is currently preparing for his stage play “Where’s Papa Ray’s Money?” to start touring January 2008. This play depicts how family deals with death, greed and the love of money. Since the release of his CD titled “Nephew Tommy’s Prank Phone Calls” volume 1, the CD became an instant hit among the many listeners and a #1 seller across the country.
Tommy has built a following as a stand-up comic and his shows are selling out in venues across the country. It’s not unusual for promoters to request that Tommy make a return performance. He’s currently touring across the country and selling out his comedy shows from city to city.
Benita Adams
Benita Adams is a communications coach, columnist, image consultant and professional speaker with more than twenty years in education, broadcasting, training and program facilitating. She has also worked in marketing, public relations and sales. Benita’s company, B.Adams Communications, works with individuals and groups providing them with essential communication skills in both professional and personal settings.
Benita was a featured columnist for Lifestyles Magazine, The Voice of The Boomer Generation in Hampton Roads. She was also the Style and Fashion Editor for MIX Magazine, and is a pageant coach for The Miss America System. She is a board member for the YMCA and Girls, Inc. and is a former member of the board for The National Speakers Association Virginia and Dress For Success – Norfolk, an international organization which empowers women to go from “suits to self-sufficiency”.
Benita has taught at various universities and colleges as an Assistant Communications Professor. Her background also includes experience as a fashion model, professional voice-over artist, and “talent” for radio and TV commercials. She is currently shooting a pilot for a new reality TV show; “Make My Song A Hit.” She is a local television personality in Hampton Roads, VA on Channel 13, WVEC – TV.
Jessica Reedy
Jessica Reedy began her journey to becoming a singer at an early age. She was first introduced to the microphone at the age of four, when her grandfather the late Pastor James Dorsey would call her up after his sermons at the greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church, to sing. Jessica would then take the courage built from singing at church, and began competing in local talent competitions at Morley elementary school. After playing in the band under the leadership of Principle Charles McNair, he opened the opportunity for her to sing in front of the entire staff and student body in a Black History program. She would then go off to central Middle school, where principle Dr. Norwood would request for her to sing in many of the events held at the school. Including the talent show where she received the gold medal each year.
She has had the opportunity to work with artist such as Keith Sweat, Usher, Nancy Wilson, Bill Cosby, Stu Gardner and many more. A close friend took her to BET’s "Sunday Best" Auditions where she would later claim the 1st runner up position.
She has shared the stage with Mary Mary, Be Be Winans, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Donald Lawrence, Kieara Sheard, Ricky Dillard, and many more.
Regina Mobley
Bruce Smith
