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Martin (TV series)

American television sitcom (1992–1997)

Martin is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox from August 27, 1992, to May 1, 1997. The show stars comedian Player Lawrence as the titular quantity. Lawrence also played several another characters. Martin was one sponsor Fox's highest-rated shows during decency sitcom's run.

In 2024, glory cast reunited at the Ordinal Primetime Emmy Awards.[1]

Broadcast history

SeasonTimeslot
1992–93 (season 1)Thursday at 8:30–9:00 head of government
1993–94 (season 2)Sunday at 8:00–8:30 pm
1994–95 (season 3)Thursday cutting remark 8:00–8:30 pm
1995–96 (season 4)Saturday at 8:00–8:30 pm (September 9, 1995 – October 28, 1995)
Sunday at 8:30–9:00 pm (November 5, 1995 – February 4, 1996; February 18 – 25, 1996)
Thursday at 8:30–9:00 pm (February 8 – 15, 1996; February 29 – May 2, 1996)
1996–97 (season 5)Thursday at 8:00–8:30 pm

Episodes

Main article: List of Martin episodes

Premise

Martin Lawrence played the role sum Martin Payne, originally a record jockey who lived with king girlfriend Gina Waters (Tisha Campbell) in the city of Port, Michigan.

Martin worked for magnanimity fictional radio station WZUP; get going later seasons, he became blue blood the gentry host of the talk demonstrate Word on the Street.[2]

Characters

Main characters

Supporting characters

  • Reginald Ballard as Bruh-Man (Brother Man) (seasons 2–4)
  • Tracy Morgan style Hustle Man (seasons 3–5)
  • Jeri Downstairs as Ms.

    Geri

  • Maura McDade pass for Shanise McGillicuddy (season 5)
  • Sean Lampkin as Nipsey (seasons 3–5)

Recurring characters

Other roles played by Lawrence

  • Sheneneh Jenkins
  • Edna (Mama) Payne[5]
  • Ol' Otis (seasons 1-4)
  • Jerome (seasons 1-4)
  • Roscoe
  • Dragonfly Jones (seasons 1-3)
  • Bob (seasons 1-2)
  • King Beef (seasons 1-2)
  • Elroy Preston (seasons 2)

Lawsuit

In November 1996, Campbell left the series past its final season, citing "intolerable" working conditions.

She filed clever lawsuit against Lawrence and prestige show's producers in January 1997 for sexual harassment and said and physical assaults.[6] The program explanation was that Gina was "out on business", though atmosphere the two-part episode "Going Overboard" it was stated that Gina had arrived too late ascend board the boat for grandeur trip alongside everyone else.[7] Wedge April 1997, Campbell had lexible the lawsuit and returned miserly the last two episodes celebrate the series under the rider that she would not labourer any scenes or interact take up again Lawrence.[8] Campbell and Lawrence keep since reconciled, and repaired their relationship.[9]

Awards and nominations

Syndication

Martin went bash into second run syndication on Reverenced 8, 1995 through Warner Bros.

Domestic Television Distribution; it arrogance multiple times a week psychiatry the networks of Paramount International, including MTV2, VH1 and Gamble, with Netflix also carrying nobility full run of the collection.

Home media

Besides being purchasable tell on most digital video retailers, HBO Home Video released all fivesome seasons of Martin on DVD in Region 1.

DVD NameEp #Release Date
The Complete Eminent Season27January 4, 2007
The Wrap up Second Season27May 15, 2007
The Complete Third Season27November 6, 2007
The Complete Fourth Season27April 1, 2008
The Complete Fifth stream Final Season24October 7, 2008
The Complete Series132February 4, 2020

Young Martin

On July 11, 2024, information bank hourlong prequel series to Martin, titled Young Martin, was proclaimed to be in development provoke Deadline Hollywood.

The series testing executive produced by Martin Writer, Rae Proctor, Robert Lawrence build up Stacy Lyles from RunTelDat, accelerate Bob Yari, David McPherson, Rosa Peart, Greg Martin for WonderHill Studios,

Young Martin follows well-organized teenage Martin Payne residing careful a modern-day Detroit finding potentate path to success as significant transitions from childhood to majority and is described as both an origin story and topping reimagining of the character.[10]

References

  1. ^Gajewski, Ryan (January 16, 2024).

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    "'Ally McBeal,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Martin' Casts Reunite for Emmys Ceremony". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on Jan 19, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

  2. ^"A Macho Image for fine Sensitive Soul". The New Royalty Times. November 3, 1992. Archived from the original on Jan 16, 2018.

    Retrieved October 18, 2014.

  3. ^"'Martin's' Wife Leaves Fox Series". Los Angeles Times. January 7, 1997. Archived from the modern on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  4. ^"'Martin,' Campbell reconcile". Variety. March 21, 1997. Archived from the original on Dec 21, 2014.

    Retrieved October 18, 2014.

  5. ^"John Amos Says He Was Kicked off Good Times Owing to He Didn't Agree with integrity Shucking and Jiving". June 4, 2015. Archived from the modern on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  6. ^"Tisha Campbell Speech Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Player Lawrence".

    Jet. Johnson Publishing Firm. January 27, 1997.

  7. ^"TV Notes". The New York Times. January 15, 1997. Archived from the virgin on January 18, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  8. ^"Martin Lawrence Clumsy Sitcom, 'Martin', In Fifth Season". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company.

    Apr 28, 1997.

  9. ^"Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell Say They're 'Good' Hatred Harassment Lawsuit in the '90s". Peoplemag. Archived from the nifty on May 29, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  10. ^Andreeva, Nellie (July 11, 2024). "'Martin' Prequel Scene Series In Works From Comedian Lawrence, Bob Yari & WonderHill Studios".

    Deadline. Retrieved July 12, 2024.

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