The Steve Harvey show - wikipedia The Steve Harvey show For Steve Harvey 's talk shows, see Steve Harvey ( talk show ) and Steve ( talk show ). For his radio show, see The Steve Harvey Morning Show. The Steve Harvey Show Also known as ' ' Steve Harvey ' ' Created by Winifred Hervey Directed by Stan Lathan Starring Steve Harvey Cedric the Entertainer Merlin Santana William Lee Scott Wendy Raquel Robinson Terri J. Vaughn ( seasons 2 - 6 ) Lori Beth Denberg ( seasons 4 - 6 ) Tracy Vilar ( season 1 ) Netfa Perry ( season 1 ) Ariyan A. Johnson ( season 2 ) Composer ( s ) Patrice Rushen Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons 6 No. of episodes 122 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Brad Grey Bernie Brillstein Winifred Hervey Stan Lathan ( all ; entire series ) Jeffrey Duteil ( season 2 ) Walter Allen Bennett, Jr. ( seasons 3 - 4 ) Camera setup Videotape ; Multi-camera Running time 22 -- 24 minutes Production company ( s ) Winifred Hervey Productions Stan Lathan Television ( entire run ) Brillstein - Grey Entertainment ( 1996 - 1999 ) ( seasons 1 - 4 ) Brad Grey Television ( 1999 - 2002 ) ( seasons 4 - 6 ) Universal Television ( 1999 - 2002 ) ( seasons 4 - 6 ) Columbia Pictures Television ( 1996 - 1998 ) ( season 1 - 3 ) Columbia TriStar Television ( 1998 - 2002 ) ( seasons 3 - 6 ) Distributor Sony Pictures Television ( 2002 - present ) Release Original network The WB Picture format 480i ( SDTV ) Original release August 25, 1996 ( 1996 - 08 - 25 ) -- February 17, 2002 ( 2002 - 02 - 17 ) External links Website The Steve Harvey Show is a sitcom that aired on The WB from August 25, 1996 to February 17, 2002. It was created by Winifred Hervey and directed by Stan Lathan. Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Episodes 3 Cast 3.1 Main 3.2 Recurring 3.3 Special guest appearances 4 Running gags 5 Seasonal ratings in the United States 6 Series end 6.1 Death of Merlin Santana 7 Syndication 8 DVD release 9 Awards and nominations 10 See also 11 References 12 External links Synopsis Steve Hightower ( Steve Harvey ) is a 1970s funk legend who is now a music teacher / vice-principal at Booker T. Washington High School on Chicago 's West Side. Budget cutbacks meant Steve also had to teach drama and art, much to his surprise. Cedric Robinson ( Cedric the Entertainer ) is a coach at the high school, and Steve 's longtime best friend. The principal of Booker T. Washington High is Steve 's former classmate, Regina Grier ( Wendy Raquel Robinson ), who Steve affectionately calls `` Piggy '', because of the fact that she was overweight as an adolescent. Steve forms a strong bond with two of his students : Romeo Santana ( Merlin Santana ), a stylish, popular, self - absorbed ladies ' man, and the equally vacuous Stanley Kuznocki, nicknamed Bullethead ( William Lee Scott ) - acting as their mentor, and gradually, accepts them as friends. In 1997, the show introduced a new character, a secretary named Lovita Jenkins ( Terri J. Vaughn ), a woman who is fundamentally good in nature, but nonetheless, considerably unrefined in terms of disposition. Cedric and Lovita begin dating, and eventually marry and produce a child. The show also featured a succession of young actresses who served as female foils to Romeo and Bullethead ; the longest - lasting of these was Lori Beth Denberg as the overachieving, socially inept Lydia Gutman. She would also call Bullethead a `` broke Brad Pitt '' whenever he annoyed her, but would usually refer to Lydia as `` Linda '', `` Lisa '', or `` Lucy '' ( correctly calling her `` Lydia '' only once ). Rapper The Lady of Rage also had a recurring role as Coretta `` The Ox '' Cox, a physically massive, brutish teenaged girl in romantic pursuit of Romeo. Steve was part of a fictional singing group called `` Steve Hightower and the High Tops, '' who would temporarily reunite to perform on occasion ( the spelling of `` High Tops '' appears on a promotional poster that hangs on Steve 's wall ). The members consisted of Steve, T - Bone ( played by T.K. Carter, later by Don ' D.C. ' Curry ), Pretty Tony ( played by Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers ), and Clyde ( played by Jonathan Slocumb ). Two of their signature songs ( performed several times on the show ) were `` When the Funk Hits the Fan '' ( and later on Harvey 's eponymous talk show ), and `` Break Me Off a Piece of That Funk. '' Though Cedric was not an original member of the group, he usually sang with them on several events. A few other recurring characters throughout the series included Cedric 's grandmother named `` Grandma Puddin ' '' ( played by Cedric the Entertainer ) and Regina 's boyfriend, former NFL star Warrington Steele ( played by Dorien Wilson ). Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell appeared in several episodes as `` Junior '' and `` Vincent. '' Wayne Wilderson portrayed Byron, a `` bougie '' type character who was a TV producer and a member of the Onyx Club ( a professional men 's group that Steve and Cedric tried to join ). Dwayne Adway played Jordan Maddox, a professional basketball player who was briefly married to Regina before dying during their honeymoon. Ernest Lee Thomas made a couple of appearances as the Reverend who eulogized Maddox, and who married Cedric and Lovita. Episodes Main article : List of The Steve Harvey Show episodes Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 21 August 25, 1996 ( 1996 - 08 - 25 ) May 15, 1997 ( 1997 - 05 - 15 ) 22 September 10, 1997 ( 1997 - 09 - 10 ) May 13, 1998 ( 1998 - 05 - 13 ) 22 September 14, 1998 ( 1998 - 09 - 14 ) May 17, 1999 ( 1999 - 05 - 17 ) 22 September 24, 1999 ( 1999 - 09 - 24 ) May 19, 2000 ( 2000 - 05 - 19 ) 5 22 October 8, 2000 ( 2000 - 10 - 08 ) May 20, 2001 ( 2001 - 05 - 20 ) 6 13 October 14, 2001 ( 2001 - 10 - 14 ) February 17, 2002 ( 2002 - 02 - 17 ) Cast Main Steve Harvey -- Steven `` Steve '' Hightower Cedric the Entertainer -- Cedric Jackie Robinson Merlin Santana -- Romeo Santana William Lee Scott -- Stanley `` Bullethead '' Kuznocki Wendy Raquel Robinson -- Principal Regina Grier - Maddox Terri J. Vaughn -- Lovita Alizé Jenkins - Robinson ( 1997 -- 2002 ) Tracy Vilar -- Sophia Ortiz ( 1996 -- 1997 ) Netfa Perry -- Sara ( 1996 -- 1997 ) Ariyan A. Johnson -- Aisha ( 1997 -- 1998 ) Lori Beth Denberg -- Lydia Liza Guttman ( 1998 -- 2002 ) Recurring Kel Mitchell -- Vincent ( 1996 -- 1999 ) Kenan Thompson -- Junior ( 1996 -- 1999 ) T.K. Carter -- T - Bone ( 1996 -- 1999 ) Ronald Isley -- Pretty Tony ( 1996 -- 2001 ) Jonathan Slocumb -- Clyde ( 1996 -- 2001 ) The Lady of Rage -- Coretta `` The Ox '' Cox ( 1997 -- 2000 ; credited during season 4 episodes as `` Robin Yvette '' ) Wayne Wilderson -- Byron ( 1998 -- 2001 ) Dorien Wilson -- Warrington Steele ( 1998 -- 1999 ) Samm Levine -- Arthur Rabinowitz ( 2001 ) Don `` D.C. '' Curry -- T - Bone ( 1999 -- 2001 ) Dwayne Adway -- Jordan Maddox ( 2000 ) Special guest appearances Teena Marie Meagan Good Jerry Springer Bow Wow Jermaine Dupri Teddy Riley Snoop Dogg Sean Combs Kim Fields Isabel Sanford Judge Greg Mathis Antonio Fargas Busta Rhymes Brian McKnight Nikki Cox Boris Kodjoe Gabrielle Union Bumper Robinson Adrian Zmed Jenn Lyon Ja'net Dubois Running gags There were a few recurrent gags throughout the series. For instance, Lovita had several relatives named after products or items ( her brother 's name was Duracell ; she had cousins named `` Kinko '', `` Bruschetta, '' `` Clinique, '' and `` Camay '' ). Steve also made several references to his well - known hot spot `` The Nasty Kitty '' and his favorite working girl, Bubblicious, even though the strip club is never seen. Steve 's topical humor of popular culture was also another recurring gag. One example of these jokes : `` When I see that woman, I 'm like Shaq doing Shakespeare - I just do n't know how to act ! ''. Another recurring gag on the show was despite being a one - time famous musician in the universe of the show, Steve was always mistaken for being other famous musicians. For example, in an episode guest starring Jerry Springer, he refers to him as `` That Cop from the Village People. '' Another episode featured singer Teena Marie, who when Steve went to introduce himself to see if she 'd remember him, answers `` Oh yes ! Lionel ! How are you ? Give my best to the rest of The Commodores '' ( referring to singer Lionel Richie ). Though Regina had blossomed into a beautiful, stylish lady, she sometimes displayed her insecurities, and was highly competitive ( always displayed childlike exuberance whenever she won a trophy by yelling her signature catchphrase `` Bam ! In your face ! '', and once cheated Steve in a game of Scrabble because he played it better than she ). In addition, the romantic tension between Steve and Regina eventually blossomed into a relationship, though they never kissed on the show. A very well - known gag was Cedric 's story about being from Willacoochee, Georgia, where he was raised in a one - bedroom shack. The story was never finished, the scene would change or someone would interrupt him. Cedric 's love for decking out his Hyundai, which was never seen in the show, was another running gag, as well as offering to take Lovita out to dinner whenever he had a two - for - one coupon at the Sizzler restaurant. Occasional gags referenced Bullethead 's trailer park lifestyle, and Romeo 's numerous names ( he has used the names Romeo Miguel Jesus Pele Rojas Alejandro Santana ). In one episode, he wrote all of his names on paper but never prepared his assignment, resulting in an `` F ''. Lydia almost always displayed an obsession for her classmate / alleged lover, Arthur Rabinowitz ( whom Steve referred to as `` that polite Jewish boy that does his taxes '' ), and for her favorite entertainer, Barbra Streisand ; however, she had total disdain for classmates `` Heather the cheerleader '' and `` Jennifer the cheerleader ''. One other gag was that teachers would refer to a student ( amongst themselves ) because of a condition or appearance ( `` Helmet Boy '' for wearing a special helmet in gym class ; `` Au Natural Girl '' for having a strong body odor, and `` Firestarter '' for one kid who kept setting items on fire ). Seasonal ratings in the United States Season Network Season premiere Season finale Rank Viewers ( in millions ) The WB August 25, 1996 May 18, 1997 # 147 2.7 household rating September 10, 1997 May 13, 1998 # 144 3.4 household rating September 18, 1998 May 20, 1999 # 125 4.1 September 24, 1999 May 19, 2000 # 146 5 October 8, 2000 May 20, 2001 # 138 6 October 14, 2001 February 17, 2002 # 141 3.0 Series end In 2001, Harvey decided to pursue other projects. He wished to end the show after the fifth season, but at the insistence of the WB network, reluctantly filmed a 13 - episode sixth season. The series ended with Regina mulling over a job offer to be a principal at a private school in California. Steve, who does n't want Regina to go, acts supportive despite his feelings. Regina ends up taking the job ; with encouragement from Lydia, Bullethead, and Romeo, Steve decides to go after her to reveal his true feelings. Lydia, Romeo, and Bullethead have all graduated by the series ' finale. Meanwhile, Cedric and Lovita win the lottery and Lovita goes into labor ( Terri J. Vaughn 's real - life pregnancy was written into the show that season ). Death of Merlin Santana On November 9, 2002, nine months after the show ended, Merlin Santana was shot in the head and killed while sitting in his friend 's ( Brandon Adams ) car in South Central Los Angeles, California. He was 26 years old. The reason for his death is that the killer 's girlfriend falsely stated that Santana tried to rape her. The episode of The Steve Harvey Show immediately following Santana 's death was dedicated to his honor. Syndication The series was first distributed to syndication to The WB, FOX, UPN, and independent affiliates in the United States by Columbia Tristar Television Distribution in September 2000, and remained airing in broadcast syndication in some U.S. markets on various local stations ( such as WCIU and Me - TV in Chicago ) as late as 2008. From 2000 - 2005, reruns aired on New York 's UPN station, WWOR - TV. From 2014 to June 2016, after Bill Cosby 's rape allegation, The Cosby Show reruns were replaced on WPIX by reruns of The Steve Harvey Show. The show has started airing again in syndication as of 2015. The series aired on BET until March 2009, and was on TBS in the United States until September 24, 2011, UK Channel Trouble. It was broadcast on Ion Television until March 16, 2009. As of June 2018, reruns of the show can be seen on BET Her. DVD release In 2003, Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment released The Best of the Steve Harvey Show, Vol. 1, on Region 1 DVD. The disc features five episodes of the series. Awards and nominations Year Award Result Recipient NCLR Bravo Awards Nominated Outstanding Individual Performance in a Comedy Series Tracy Vilar Nominated Outstanding Individual Performance in a Comedy Series Merlin Santana 1998 ALMA Award Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Tracy Vilar Nominated Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Merlin Santana 1999 Nominated Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Merlin Santana 1998 NAACP Image Awards Nominated Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Steve Harvey Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series - 1999 Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series - Won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Cedric the Entertainer Won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Steve Harvey 2000 Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Terri J. Vaughn Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Wendy Raquel Robinson Won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Cedric the Entertainer Won Outstanding Comedy Series - Won Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Steve Harvey Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series William Lee Scott Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Merlin Santana Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Wendy Raquel Robinson Won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Terri J. Vaughn Won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Cedric the Entertainer Won Outstanding Comedy Series - Won Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Steve Harvey 2002 Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Merlin Santana Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Wendy Raquel Robinson Won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Terri J. Vaughn Won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Cedric the Entertainer Won Outstanding Comedy Series - Won Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Steve Harvey 2003 Won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Terri J. Vaughn See also Steve Harvey List of The Steve Harvey Show episodes List of Award Nominations received by The Steve Harvey Show The Steve Harvey Morning Show References ^ Jump up to : http://www.tv.com/shows/the-steve-harvey-show/back-to-school-3724/ Jump up ^ http://www.tv.com/shows/the-steve-harvey-show/cant-buy-me-love-3744/ ^ Jump up to : Bibler, Frank ( July 26, 2002 ). `` Complete TV Ratings 1996 -- 1997 ''. ^ Jump up to : `` Final Ratings for ' 97 -- ' 98 TV Season ''. San Francisco Chronicle. May 25, 1998. Jump up ^ http://www.tv.com/shows/the-steve-harvey-show/my-left-gator-29294/ ^ Jump up to : `` Final ratings for the 1998 -- 1999 TV season ''. The Place. OoCities. Archived from the original on October 29, 2009. ^ Jump up to : `` TV Ratings 1999 - 2000 ''. Retrieved January 9, 2010. ^ Jump up to : Bibler, Frank ( July 26, 2002 ). `` TV Ratings 2000 -- 2001 ''. ^ Jump up to : `` How did your favorite show rate ? ''. USA Today. May 28, 2002. Jump up ^ `` ` The Steve Harvey Show ' ends after six seasons ''. Jet. March 18, 2002. Retrieved August 18, 2008. Jump up ^ `` The Best of the Steve Harvey Show, Vol. 1 ''. Amazon.com. Retrieved August 18, 2008. External links The Steve Harvey Show on IMDb The Steve Harvey Show at TV.com The WB Programs Main Full list The WB 100 + Kids ' WB programs specials The WB Daytime The Night of Favorites and Farewells 1990s 7th Heaven Alright Already Angel The Army Show Brotherly Love Buffy the Vampire Slayer Charmed Cleghorne ! 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Question: cedric the entertainer girlfriend on steve harvey show
Answer: a secretary named Lovita Jenkins (Terri J. Vaughn)