{"id":7493,"date":"2025-06-19T07:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/?p=7493"},"modified":"2025-06-19T07:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:26:28","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-i-couldnt-get-after-him-sheryl-underwood-reveals-why-katt-williams-was-on-comic-view-starting-a-legend-%f0%9f%8e%a4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/?p=7493","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 &#8220;I COULDN&#8217;T GET AFTER HIM!&#8221; \u2013 SHERYL UNDERWOOD REVEALS WHY KATT WILLIAMS WAS ON COMIC VIEW, STARTING A LEGEND \ud83c\udfa4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the comedy world, opportunities are everything \u2013 but to get those opportunities, you need someone who sees the light in you. For Katt Williams, that fateful moment came from veteran comedian Sheryl Underwood \u2013 who not only saw potential, but also boldly bet on a new face that no one had heard of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Katt Williams Got On Comic View Because Of Sheryl Underwood\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iMOMPRTtT6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an emotional sharing session, Sheryl recalled the first time she met Katt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1108-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1108-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1108-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1108-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1108.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI saw Katt perform a set and I knew right away: this is not an ordinary person. He was tearing up the room, every word he said was making the audience explode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1109.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1109.png 686w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1109-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I immediately called Stephen Hill (the director of Comic View at the time) and said: \u2018I can\u2019t perform after him. I need this person in my Comic View season. Katt Williams is going to be a big name, I can feel it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1110.png 910w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1110-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1110-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who have followed Katt Williams\u2019 journey, this is not just an interesting anecdote \u2013 but a milestone that opened up his entire brilliant career. After his appearance at Comic View, Katt quickly became a phenomenon \u2013 from stand-up to the big screen, making his mark with unforgettable roles and a series of comedy specials that always sold out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1111-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1111-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1111-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1111-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1111-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1111-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Sheryl was right. She not only saw talent, but was willing to step aside to let a new face get the spotlight it deserved. And from that generosity and sophistication, one of the most illustrious stars of modern comedy was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1112.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1112.png 685w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1112-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the comedy world, opportunities are everything \u2013 but to get those opportunities, you need someone who sees the light in you. 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