• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Find A Doctor
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home / Wellness / General Health / ‘Martin’ TV Turns 25: Thanks For The Laughs

‘Martin’ TV Turns 25: Thanks For The Laughs

In 1992, during a much-less diverse era of television, Martin Lawrence joined fellow comedians like Roseanne Barr and Jerry Seinfeld with a show named after themselves and took the sitcom world by storm for five seasons. Martin’s off-script, off-the-cuff delivery and cast made everything work together. From the funny characters Martin played like Sheneneh, Jerome or Dragon Fly Jones, Martin had everyone cracking up.

Now, 25 years later, the comedian and cast reflect on it’s success.

“We kept it real,” says martin to Buzzfeed. “We gave them a lot of fun, even when we did farfetched shows that were over the top, they still believed in us. They enjoyed every moment, even when they were crazy. You could tell we were having a lot of fun and people enjoyed that. And they could feel that realness and the genuine love that we had for what we did.”

You May Also Like
Ready to Ditch Daily Insulin Injections? Try the Only Tubeless Pump Free for 30 Days

“It showed that comedy could be natural in a scripted show. We just wanted to give people that energy. I also had a cast that could keep up with me.”

Tichina Arnold who played Pam on the show said, “The rest of the cast would try to stay on script. But Martin, forget about it. Him staying on script is unheard of. His physical comedy and humor goes far beyond any average person. Cameras would roll and we would just watch him. He was a comedic genius! The first time he went off script, we just knew that’s how it was going to be for the rest of the show and that turned out to be much better than what it would have been if he stuck to the script. Him going off script made Martin what it is.”

When asked about the characters and how he come up with them, Martin simply said they came from “Life and people I’ve met throughout the years. There’s definitely people in my family that have been inspirational during the character-making process. A lot of the people I’ve met in my life have taught and showed me things.”

“I have a few favorites: Sheneneh, Jerome, Dragon Fly Jones, and Otis. I really enjoyed playing those characters, because they were so original.”

You May Also Like
Ready to Ditch Daily Insulin Injections? This Discreet, tubeless Insulin Pump is now covered by Medicare
Continue Reading

The Latest In General Health

Close-Up Of Mustard In Bowl On Table

Surprise! Mustard is a Natural Remedy

While enjoying that hot dog with a little mustard on top, here’s something else to consider. Mustard not only tastes good on your hot dog, but it can help with muscle cramps too. Say Bye to Cramps Most of us read more about Surprise! Mustard is a Natural Remedy

#WhiteCoatWednesday: Dr. Kelly N. Wood

Black women only make up about 3% of the medical workforce, but that doesn't limit the tremedous impact they have on the healthcare industry. This #WhiteCoatWednesday, BDO would like to highlight, the beautiful and talented Dr. Kelly N. Wood, MD read more about #WhiteCoatWednesday: Dr. Kelly N. Wood

Capital Officer Who Fought Mob, Escorts Kamala Harris To Inauguration

Remember this name: Eugene Goodman. It was on this day just two weeks ago, that Goodman, a U.S. Capitol Police officer, became a hero. He was one of the officers who bravely directed participants in the pro-Trump mob that stormed read more about Capital Officer Who Fought Mob, Escorts Kamala Harris To Inauguration

Kamala Harris Makes History! Sworn in as 1st woman and 1st Black and South Asian to be VP

At noon on Jan. 20, 2021, America ushered in a new administration. Despite attempts by pro-Trump rioters (and the president himself) to overturn the electoral process, American democracy has prevailed. No longer will they be known as the "president-elect" and read more about Kamala Harris Makes History! Sworn in as 1st woman and 1st Black and South Asian to be VP

White House Spends $500,000 for ‘Deep Cleaning’ before Biden-Harris

According to Business Insider, the US government will spend almost $500,000 on a deep clean of the White House before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on January 20, CNN reported, citing government contracts it had viewed. The building has been read more about White House Spends $500,000 for ‘Deep Cleaning’ before Biden-Harris
Twelve hour intermittent fasting time concept with clock on plate.

Intermittent Fasting: What Is It And How Does It Work?

Intermittent fasting is a popular health and fitness trend these days. It is not a diet but an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It's used to lose weight, improve one’s health, and simplify one's lifestyle. read more about Intermittent Fasting: What Is It And How Does It Work?

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • Mrs. Parker From ‘Friday’ at 70 & Still Turning Heads!Mrs. Parker From 'Friday' at 70 & Still Turning Heads!
  • This Exercise Gets Rid of Mucus in Your ChestThis Exercise Gets Rid of Mucus in Your Chest
  • Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is (And How To Deal With It)Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is (And How To Deal With It)
  • This is How Much Weight You Can Lose if you Clean Your ColonThis is How Much Weight You Can Lose if you Clean Your Colon
  • 6 Cereals That Slim You Down6 Cereals That Slim You Down

Podcast

Diabetes prevention and management podcast

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Lenore Coleman, a Pharmacist and Founder of Healing Our Village, as they offer you the tools you need to prevent and manage diabetes.

Listen Now

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2021, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.