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Comedian Alex Thomas was a regular on The Jamie Foxx Show, appeared in the movies The Players Club, The Wash, and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, and knocked audiences flat on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Now Thomas gets a full-length showcase for his skills as a standup comic in this video, which features a framing story in which Thomas has a hard time arriving on time for his own gig. Platinum Comedy Series: Alex Thomas - Straight Clownin' also features cameo appearances from Will Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, Jamie Foxx, Tyra Banks, and Dr. Dre.