106 & Park
| 106 & Park | |
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| Created by | Stephen G. Hill |
| Starring |
Hosts: Bow Wow (2012–2014) Keshia Chanté (2013–2014) Angela Simmons (2013) Miss Mykie (2012–2013) Paigion (2012–2013) Shorty da Prince (2012–2013) Terrence J (2006–2012) Rocsi Diaz (2006–2012) Big Tigger (2005–2006) Julissa Bermudez (2005–2006) A. J. Calloway (2000–2005) Free (2000–2005) Official DJ: DJ Enuff (2003–2004) DJ Prostyle (2005–2014) DJ Lyve (2011–2014) DJ Megatron (2008–2011) DJ Q45 (2010–2011) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | CBS Broadcast Center, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Running time | 60/90/120 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | BET |
| Original release | September 11, 2000 – December 19, 2014 |
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106 & Park was an American hip hop and R&B music video show set up in a countdown format, that was broadcast Monday to Friday at 6/5c on BET (7:00 pm on BET UK). Since its inception, it had been the network's number-one rated show. On November 14, 2014, BET cancelled 106 & Park.
The show was originally produced in Harlem, New York City, and the title of the show is derived from the original studio location at East 106th Street and Park Avenue. Viacom's acquisition of BET prompted a change to the CBS Broadcast Center at 524 West 57th Street between 10th & 11th Avenues, in the Hell's Kitchen section of Midtown Manhattan.
A. J. Calloway and Marie "Free" Wright were the original hosts of the show from September 11, 2000 until July 28, 2005, when Calloway (who was tearful on that episode) announced that it would be his last show, as well as for Free (who spoke via phone), as the show was either presented by Calloway or Wright.
On August 1, 2005 106 & Park presented by television personality and model Julissa Bermudez and Rap City: Tha Basement's Big Tigger until July 3, 2006 as temporary replacements for the show until they found another female co-host for Terrence J. Around this time, Terrence J would be guest co-host the show with Julissa. And notable celebrities (Bow Wow and Mýa) hosted the show as well.
On July 6, 2006, Rocsi (real name Raquel Roxanne Diaz), who was a radio host on Power 92.3 in Chicago in the afternoon, and Terrence Jenkins ("Terrence J.") became the hosts after winning the BET New Faces Contest. On May 29, 2012, Rocsi and Terrence J announced they would be leaving 106 & Park in 2012. Thus beginning a nationwide search for the next hosts of 106 & Park, which has been active since June 1, 2012 and ended on October 1, 2012. Terrence J and Rocsi's last episode as hosts was broadcast on September 28, 2012. The announcement for the new hosts of 106 & Park was broadcast on Monday, October 1, 2012.
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