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Steve Harvey: Miscellaneous
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Harvey "has emerged as a real star on the national stage," said Tom Taylor, editor of the trade publication Inside Radio. "Folks in radio syndication talk about it as one of the most explosive debuts in long-form syndication in many years."
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Harvey cares as much about the quality of the sound of his instrument as he does about virtuosity and authenticity, and the result is banjo playing that has emotional depth. The playing may not be not flashy, but it is sure, and the sound is rich and mellow.
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The comedy gets intense when Harvey broaches upon the topic of race. He uses his superior storytelling skills in tackling the sensitive subject. However, laughter and nods of agreement quickly replace any feelings of uneasiness. Harvey masterfully lays out several commonplace scenarios such as going to church, laughing and praying, to convey the comical contrasts between black and white culture. It is a testament of Harvey’s comedic skill that he is able to effortlessly turn a potentially volatile issue into a funny one.
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[T]here is definitely a disparity at play in Harvey's work. His WB sitcom, in which he played Steve Hightower, a former R&B star who leaves the music world to teach at an inner-city Chicago high school, gave off the impression of a warm, fuzzy Harvey who'd descended from the pointed but kindly humor of Bill Cosby. Cedric, who played his sidekick on the show, says, "Steve was definitely more relaxed and more tame on that show. With those Midwestern roots, he can slow it down and make himself more acceptable." Harvey is particularly proud that the show won 13 NAACP Image awards.
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"There are a lot of people of all ages in this country who can do incredible things and that's missing from television," Mr. Harvey said. "All you need to know is how to get their stories out of them. If you can do that, viewers will be amazed at what they'll be watching."
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Friends constantly told Harvey he should leave school and make his way to Hollywood. They might as well have told him he should pilot a spaceship. "I had no idea how you got into entertainment," he says.
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