STEVE HARVEY

Steve Harvey began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s, which eventually led to a long stint as host of “It's Showtime at the Apollo.” His success as a stand-up comedian led to multiple TV sitcoms, including: “Me and The Boys” on ABC from 1994-1995, “The Steve Harvey Show” on the WB from 1996-2002 and “Steve Harvey Big Time Challenge” on the WB from 2003-2005.

Throughout his television success, Harvey never lost sight of his true passion for stand-up comedy.  In 1997 he continued touring as one of the Kings of Comedy alongside Cedric The Entertainer, the late Bernie Mac and D.L. Hughley. The immediate success of the tour led to the taping of one of the most successful comedy DVDs in history – “The Original Kings of Comedy” – directed by Spike Lee.  In 2006 he released “Don’t Trip…He Ain’t Through With Me Yet,” a clean and family friendly DVD, unlike any he had ever done before.  Due to the overwhelming demand for his original style of cutthroat and tell-it-like-it-is comedy, Harvey released a brand new comedy special on DVD entitled “Still Trippin” – in stores now.

Currently Harvey hosts the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, which airs in over 64 markets and has over 7 million listeners from 6-10 AM EST. 

The morning show has also allowed him to share relationship advice with his listeners through the “Strawberry Letter” segment, where he responds to relationship questions.  This segment’s popularity led to a book deal with Harper Collins.  

His first book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man was released on January 27, 2009.  The widely-acclaimed book is Harvey’s ultimate guide to unlocking the male mind, understanding his game, anticipating his moves and countering with unstoppable offense and defense.  Harvey has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, Good Morning America, The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Tyra Banks Show, CBS’ The Early Show, NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien, CNN Newsroom, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet and several others to discuss HIS #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK!

SHIRLEY STRAWBERRY

Steve Harvey and Shirley Strawberry started their morning show relationship in Los Angeles.  From 2000 to 2005, Shirley Strawberry was the co-host of Steve’s popular LA based morning show and it was Steve himself who dubbed her: “The Best Voice in Radio”.

Their morning show went on to become the #1 Morning Show in Los Angeles and the most talked about in all of LA Radio for their tireless community efforts; from helping students get desperately needed books, to honoring women and teachers as well as feeding and helping the underprivileged all over the city. The impact of their radio show is certainly one for the Radio & Television Broadcast Museum.

On May 23rd, 2005, Steve Harvey, Shirley Strawberry and the rest of the morning show aired their final broadcast in Los Angeles. It was a sad and historical day in LA that left a lasting impact on the Southern California radio dial.

Shirley Strawberry re-joined Steve Harvey in 2006 as the official co-host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show.  Her smooth voice and professional delivery helped to quickly propel the show to the top, becoming the #1 Morning Show in several major markets including New York City.  The Steve Harvey Morning is currently heard by 7 million listeners nationally in over 60 markets that include Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Dallas and Los Angeles.

NEPHEW TOMMY

Mr. Thomas W. Miles II, a native of Houston Texas, better known as "Nephew Tommy" on the number one syndicated rated radio show, The Steve Harvey Morning Show. There's more to Tommy than radio talk, he's an actor, writer, comedian, and entrepreneur. Before launching his career as a radio personality, he was chosen as the exclusive opening act to tour with the legendary Luther Vandross for three years. Vandross stated, "I had the choice of hundreds of comics to choose from but in the end I chose Thomas Miles. His skill as an actor and comedian fits in perfectly with the classy and entertaining show I believe in presenting." Tommy credits Mr. Vandross for giving him a lifetime experience that he'll forever cherish.

Tommy enrolled as the first African American Theatre Arts major at Texas A&M University where he was mentored by Pulitzer Prize winner, Charles Gordone. Tommy later enhanced his stage skills with The Royal Shakespeare Company of London, where he gained the skill and knowledge of being on stage. He contributes his success as an actor and comedian to his theatre background. As an actor he's made special guest appearances on such television shows as Sister, Sister and The Parkers. His feature films include Thug Life, 4 Deep and Fifth Ward. Tommy has also appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, and Black Entertainment Television's (BET) Comic View.

Tommy has written and is currently preparing for his stage play "Where's Papa Ray's Money?" to start touring January 2008. This play depicts how family deals with death, greed and the love of money. Since the release of his CD titled "Nephew Tommy's Prank Phone Calls" volume 1, the CD became an instant hit among the many listeners and a #1 seller across the country.

Tommy has built a following as a stand-up comic and his shows are selling out in venues across the country. It's not unusual for promoters to request that Tommy make a return performance. He's currently touring across the country and selling out his comedy shows from city to city.

CARLA FERRELL

Carla B. Ferrell was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Houston, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Prairie View A&M University. Carla is the Syndicated Program Director and Co-Host for the Steve Harvey Morning Show.

Mrs. Ferrell began her career in radio at KMJQ in Houston, Texas as the Morning Show Producer and Morning Show Co-Host.  She later was promoted to Assistant Program Director.  She then moved to Chicago, Illinois and joined WGCI and WVAZ as the Assistant Program Director.  During this time, Carla contributed in making all three radio stations number one in their respective demos.

In 2002, Mrs. Ferrell moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and she was promoted to Operations Manager for WQUE, WYLD-AM/FM and KSTE-FM. When Carla took over as Operations Manager her expertise in radio helped increase those radio stations rankings and ratings to the number one position in each station's demographic.

In August of 2005 the weekend that Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Carla Ferrell was promoted to the Syndicated Program Director of the Steve Harvey Morning Show. The Steve Harvey Morning Show is broadcasted from New York City.  Carla works to create morning drive entertainment, which includes music, compelling content, sidesplitting humor, current events, topical stories, and addressing the seriousness of real community issues.

Mrs. Ferrell has garnered numerous industry awards including the 2006 “Office With A View” Spotlight-Sister 2 Sister Magazine, Nominated Radio and Records Program Director of the Year 2004. In 2002, she received the Midwest Radio and Music Association Grit Award, and in 2001 Carla was voted by NABFEME, one of the “Ten Most Influential Women in Radio.

In her personal life, Carla's greatest influence does not come from her job or a list of celebrities that she has worked with. She draws inspiration from her daughter Tosha, her husband Tosh, grandmother, other family members, and a tight knit of circle of girlfriends.