From 1992 to 1993, Hughley was the original host of "ComicView", the stand-up comedy program on BET. In 1993, he also appeared in the third season of Fresh Prince of Bel Air as Will’s friend Keith Campbell, a comedian from Philadelphia. From 1998 to 2002, he wrote, produced and starred in the television sitcom series, "The Hughleys," based on his real-life experiences living with his African-American family in an upscale neighborhood. During 2005, he released a stand-up comedy album "D.L. Hughley: Notes From The GED Section" and had a short-lived talk show on Comedy Central called Weekends at the D.L.. He is a member of "The Original Kings of Comedy", and has also had roles on "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip", and on NBC's "Scrubs" as Turk's brother. In 2008, he was the host of the BET Awards. He also attended the funeral of one of his best friends and fellow King of Comedy, Bernie Mac where he gave a tearful speech during the eulogy.