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Bernie Mac to be the subject of new tribute documentary
By theGrio
1:22 PM on 01/26/2012
By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
Comedian Bernie Mac died over three years ago, but his influence is still felt by comics and actors alike.
A new documentary about the late comic, "I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac," will air on Comedy Central Feb. 19, with the accompanying DVD out Feb. 21.
The documentary looks at Bernie Mac's personal and professional life, including movie clips, early footage and never-before-seen performances.
Our exclusive clip below showcases numerous celebrities, from Chris Rock to Cameron Diaz to Zoe Saldana, remembering the comedian and what he meant to them.
"His number's in my phone right now," says Rock. "I won't get rid of the number. There's only one Bernie."
Bernie Mac died of complications from pneumonia in 2008. He was just 50.
Watch the exclusive clip and let us know what you think on Facebook.
1:22 PM on 01/26/2012
By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
Comedian Bernie Mac died over three years ago, but his influence is still felt by comics and actors alike.
A new documentary about the late comic, "I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac," will air on Comedy Central Feb. 19, with the accompanying DVD out Feb. 21.
The documentary looks at Bernie Mac's personal and professional life, including movie clips, early footage and never-before-seen performances.
Our exclusive clip below showcases numerous celebrities, from Chris Rock to Cameron Diaz to Zoe Saldana, remembering the comedian and what he meant to them.
"His number's in my phone right now," says Rock. "I won't get rid of the number. There's only one Bernie."
Bernie Mac died of complications from pneumonia in 2008. He was just 50.
Watch the exclusive clip and let us know what you think on Facebook.
I ain't scared of you...LOL