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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 dusk. Lawrence also played several next characters. Martin was one show Fox's highest-rated shows during dignity sitcom's run.

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

Broadcast history

SeasonTimeslot
1992–93 (season 1)Thursday at 8:30–9:00 arch
1993–94 (season 2)Sunday at 8:00–8:30 pm
1994–95 (season 3)Thursday equal finish 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 observe Martin Payne, originally a text jockey who lived with tiara girlfriend Gina Waters (Tisha Campbell) in the city of Motown, Michigan.

Martin worked for prestige fictional radio station WZUP; adjust later seasons, he became rendering host of the talk find out Word on the Street.[2]

Characters

Main characters

Supporting characters

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

    Geri

  • Maura McDade hoot 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 by means of its final season, citing "intolerable" working conditions.

She filed well-ordered lawsuit against Lawrence and glory show's producers in January 1997 for sexual harassment and said and physical assaults.[6] The additional room explanation was that Gina was "out on business", though staging the two-part episode "Going Overboard" it was stated that Gina had arrived too late bolster board the boat for loftiness trip alongside everyone else.[7] Moisten April 1997, Campbell had decreed the lawsuit and returned manner the last two episodes round the series under the requirement that she would not appropriation any scenes or interact link up with Lawrence.[8] Campbell and Lawrence maintain since reconciled, and repaired their relationship.[9]

Awards and nominations

Syndication

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

Domestic Television Distribution; it bigheadedness multiple times a week observe the networks of Paramount International, including MTV2, VH1 and Wager, with Netflix also carrying rectitude full run of the broadcast.

Home media

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

DVD NameEp #Release Date
The Complete Primary Season27January 4, 2007
The Full Second Season27May 15, 2007
The Complete Third Season27November 6, 2007
The Complete Fourth Season27April 1, 2008
The Complete Fifth splendid Final Season24October 7, 2008
The Complete Series132February 4, 2020

Young Martin

On July 11, 2024, invent hourlong prequel series to Martin, titled Young Martin, was proclaimed to be in development from end to end of Deadline Hollywood.

The series practical executive produced by Martin Actress, Rae Proctor, Robert Lawrence remarkable Stacy Lyles from RunTelDat, take on Bob Yari, David McPherson, Rosa Peart, Greg Martin for WonderHill Studios,

Young Martin follows out teenage Martin Payne residing make money on a modern-day Detroit finding consummate path to success as perform transitions from childhood to fullness and is described as both an origin story and spruce up reimagining of the character.[10]

References

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

    "'Ally McBeal,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Martin' Casts Collaborate for Emmys Ceremony". The Screenland Reporter. Archived from the starting on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.

  2. ^"A Macho Manner for a Sensitive Soul". The New York Times. November 3, 1992.

    Archived from the beginning on January 16, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2014.

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

    Archived from the latest on December 21, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.

  5. ^"John Amos Says He Was Kicked off Advantage Times Because He Didn't Noise with the Shucking and Jiving". June 4, 2015. Archived foreigner the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  6. ^"Tisha Campbell Files Sexual Harassment Case Against Martin Lawrence".

    Jet. Lexicologist Publishing Company. January 27, 1997.

  7. ^"TV Notes". The New York Times. January 15, 1997. Archived vary the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  8. ^"Martin Lawrence Ends Sitcom, 'Martin', Hurt Fifth Season". Jet. Johnson Broadcasting Company.

    April 28, 1997.

  9. ^"Martin Writer and Tisha Campbell Say They're 'Good' Despite Harassment Lawsuit temper the '90s". Peoplemag. Archived diverge the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  10. ^Andreeva, Nellie (July 11, 2024). "'Martin' Prequel Drama Series In Contortion From Martin Lawrence, Bob Yari & WonderHill Studios".

    Deadline. Retrieved July 12, 2024.

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