In Living Color

Short description

In Living Color was a comedy sketch show in the early 90’s. The shows were fresh, sometimes frantic and always whacked-out humor that sizzled with wit wisdom and a sometimes serious comedic slap in the face! In it's first three seasons, it was unbeatable, featuring comics and actors who would go on to distinguish themselves in film and other TV (James ‘Jim’ Carrey, Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Jennifer Lopez,…).

Cast

T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh...........as.............Various Roles
Deidre Lang...........as.............Various Roles
Keenen Ivory Wayans...........as.............Various Roles
Damon Wayans...........as.............Various Roles
David Alan Grier...........as.............Various Roles
Jim Carrey...........as.............Various Roles
Tommy Davidson...........as.............Various Roles
Kim Wayans...........as.............Various Roles
Shawn Wayans...........as.............Various Roles
Kelly Coffield Park...........as.............Various Roles

Review

In Living Color was the brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, the eldest acting sibling of a large and extremely talented family whose guidance toward his brothers and sisters would help shape his creation into something truly memorable, the likes of which had never been seen prior on US television. … More In 1989, Keenen set about making a pilot episode for something he knew was going to be different. It wasn't just going to be a show performed by black people for black people but was to be a multi-ethnic series. Using this as his basis he recruited two white actors who were fairly unknown at the time - James Carrey (now known as Jim) and Kelly Coffield. In addition, the show introduced more upcoming talent, in the form of Tommy Davidson, Kim Coles, David Alan Grier, T'keyah "Crystal" Keymah and finally his siblings Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans. The cast was formed and the pilot was filmed. In Spring 1990 In Living Color premiered on prime-time television and became a smash sensation overnight. It's easy to consider In Living Color as being a groundbreaking show, so truthful in that its approach to many issues attributed to its huge success in America, thanks in part to the cast's delivery. Keenen Ivory Wayans has always been passionate about dealing with current world issues, states of affairs and how every man or woman is treated in the world today, no matter the colour of their skin. It wasn't until it first aired that people got a taste of what Keenen and his crew were trying to achieve. By being let loose to run wild and bring their separate talents to the screen, improvising and bringing fresh, new lovable characters along the way they would help to get the message across to a wide audience in a no-holds barred satire that defied the set conventions of most TV shows being produced.

Other information

Genres :

Comedy

Year of release :

1990

Language :

English

Country :

USA

Seasons :

5

Status :

completed

Duration :

30 minutes

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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Short description

A great series about a boy born and raised in the inner city of Philidelphia is sent by his mother to live with a much richer family, the Banks, in Bel-Air. Will's transition from 'inner-city boy' to 'rich boy' is hilarious. Every episode makes me laugh. The characters developments are excellent, especially Carlton's. He's hysterical as the 'geeky' type. If you want to watch any show on TV, you better watch this.

Cast

Will Smith	....... as ........	William 'Will' Smith / ... (147 episodes, 1990-1996)
Alfonso Ribeiro	....... as ........	Carlton Banks / ... (144 episodes, 1990-1996)
James Avery	....... as ........	Philip Banks / ... (142 episodes, 1990-1996)
Karyn Parsons	....... as ........	Hilary Banks / ... (136 episodes, 1990-1996)
Tatyana Ali	....... as ........	Ashley Banks / ... (134 episodes, 1990-1996)
Joseph Marcell	....... as ........	Geoffrey / ... (125 episodes, 1990-1996)
Janet Hubert	....... as ........	Vivian Banks / ... (70 episodes, 1990-1993)
Daphne Reid	....... as ........	Vivian Banks / ... (57 episodes, 1993-1996)
Jeffrey A. Townes	....... as ........	Jazz (42 episodes, 1990-1996)
Ross Bagley	....... as ........	Nicky Banks / ... (27 episodes, 1994-1996)

Review

A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Grammy Award-winner Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. His mother wants him to learn some good old-fashioned values from his successful relatives. But Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks, Aunt Vivian and three conceited cousins, Carlton, Hilary and Ashley - and even the butler, Geoffrey. As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price.

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Genres :

Comedy, Family

Year of release :

1990

Language :

English

Country :

USA

Seasons :

6

Status :

completed

Duration :

24 minutes

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Family Matters

Short description

Family Matters is the perfect show for the family. It isn't sappy or annoying like most of the other family shows on tv. This show has everything: great writing , hilarious scenes and great actors. The funniest character was definitely Steve Urkel, the nerd. If you haven’t seen it already, go see it because it’s Classic comedy series.

Cast

Reginald VelJohnson	....... as ........	Carl Otis Winslow / ... (215 episodes, 1989-1998)
Kellie Shanygne Williams	....... as ........	Laura Lee Winslow (214 episodes, 1989-1998)
Darius McCrary	....... as ........	Edward 'Eddie' James Arthur Winslow / ... (207 episodes, 1989-1998)
Jaleel White	....... as ........	Steven Quincy Urkel / ... (204 episodes, 1989-1998)
JoMarie Payton	....... as ........	Harriette Winslow (199 episodes, 1989-1997)
Rosetta LeNoire	....... as ........	Estelle 'Mother' Winslow / ... (121 episodes, 1989-1997)
Bryton James	....... as ........	Richie Crawford (96 episodes, 1990-1997)
Telma Hopkins	....... as ........	Rachel Crawford (93 episodes, 1989-1997)
Shawn Harrison	....... as ........	Waldo Geraldo Faldo / ... (84 episodes, 1990-1996)
Jaimee Foxworth	....... as ........	Judy Winslow (70 episodes, 1989-1993)

Review

A perfect spin-off from Perfect Strangers: Family Matters focused on Harriet Winslow (the elevator operator from the Chronicle) and her family of sorts. Carl Winslow, her husband, was a dutiful cop, and a gruff and lovable father to three kids: Eddie Winslow, the rebel son; Laura Winslow, the smart-aleck daughter; and cute little Judy Winslow. They had opened their home to Harriet's sister, Rachel Crawford and her little baby son Richie, and in the very first episode, Carl had to open his home to his cool and streetwise mother, Estelle Winslow, whether he wanted to or not. Everything was going along just fine until one day, Steve Urkel, the inventive nerd, barged into their home and eventually, into their hearts. Steve had a killer crush on Laura, but she would never give him the time of day. Steve Urkel was intended to be a one-shot appearance, but his popularity with the fans won him the number-one spot as America's favorite nerd. As the show went on, the characters and the stories evolved. Richie grew from a little baby into a rambunctious and impressionable little boy. The stories started revolving around Steve and his incredible inventions, which became the greatest sight gags on the show. In almost every episode, Steve ends up breaking furniture, windows, and Carl's patience. Eddie and Laura each had best buddies to hang out with: Eddie had dim-witted yet lovable Waldo Geraldo Faldo,and Laura had faithful and true-blue gal pal Maxine. The greatest mystery of Family Matters is Judy and Rachel's sudden disappearances from the show. To stop Steve from chasing her, Laura matched him up with perky-yet-pushy Myra Monkhouse. Steve loved Myra physically, but his emotions will always go to Laura. Eddie had his share of steady girlfriends, and even he had an Urkel chasing him- Myrtle May Urkel, Steve's cousin from Biloxi. Every so often, Steve uses one of his inventions to turn himself into debonair, irresistable lover Stefan Urquelle or karate hero Bruce Lee to draw Laura closer to him, much to Myra's chagrin.

Other information

Genres :

Comedy, Family

Year of release :

1989

Language :

English

Country :

USA

Seasons :

9

Status :

completed

Duration :

30 minutes

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Little Britain

Short description

"Little Britain" is a wonderful comedy series starring the fantastic Mark Lucas and David Walliams. Taking an irreverent look at life in Britain, they tease and giggle their way through 30 min episodes poking fun at every one possible. Trully a great and hilarious comedy show.

Cast

Matt Lucas...........as.............Various Roles
David Walliams...........as.............Various Roles
Tom Baker...........as.............Narrator
Anthony Head...........as.............The Prime Minister
Paul Putner...........as.............Various Roles
Joann Condon...........as.............Fat Pat
Charu Bala Chokshi...........as.............Meera
Steve Furst...........as.............Various Roles
Leelo Ross...........as.............Tanya
Stirling Gallacher...........as.............Margaret
Ruth Jones...........as.............Myfanwy
Stephen Aintree...........as.............Fat Fighters Taxi Driver

Review

The Little Britain series is basically a collection of short sketches, which feature the same characters from one week to the next. Each character creation is very unique and you soon get to know their peculiarities and catchphrases. It is these individual characters which make the programme what it is, as it is these people that you soon grow to love.
Little Britain works as an alternative comedy series because it is very politically incorrect. In an age where most programme makers would prefer to tread on eggshells, Little Britain takes it to the extreme, covering issues and creating humour based around such taboo subjects as racism, homosexuality, transvestism, the overweight and the disabled.
In between the main sketches there are a few shorter clips, which are usually introduced by some witty comment from Tom Baker (of Dr Who fame) who narrates the series in a very deliberate posh BBC English style voiceover.

Other information

Genres :

Comedy

Year of release :

2003

Language :

English

Country :

United Kingdom

Seasons :

3

Status :

Completed

Duration :

29 minutes

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Listen Up!

Short description

A funny sitcom starring Jason Alexander and Will Rothhaar. It’s not the best comedy series I’ve watched but certainly not the worst either. Still there are some hilarious scenes and worth watching. Listen Up! has only one Season with 22 episodes.

Cast

Will Rothhaar	....... as ........	Mickey Kleinman (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jason Alexander	....... as ........	Tony Kleinman (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner	....... as ........	Bernie Widmer (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Daniella Monet	....... as ........	Megan Kleinman (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Wendy Makkena	....... as ........	Dana Kleinman / ... (18 episodes, 2004-2005)
Ashley Edner	....... as ........	Jenny (5 episodes, 2004-2005)
RuDee Sade	....... as ........	Sarah (4 episodes, 2004-2005)
David Getz	....... as ........	Bruiser Dad / ... (3 episodes, 2004-2005)
Greg Germann	....... as ........	Paul (2 episodes, 2004)
Peter Scolari	....... as ........	Andrew McKillop (2 episodes, 2005)

Review

Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African American family living in Chicago. The series was spun off from ‘Perfect Strangers’ and revolves around the Winslow family. It originally focused on the character of Carl Winslow and his family: wife Harriette Winslow, rebellious son Eddie Winslow, intelligent daughter Laura Winslow, youngest child Judy Winslow, and later adopted son 3J. And let's not forget the show's break-out star, Steve Urkel, who combines prepubescent nerdiness with lover-boy amorousness (he has a wicked crush on Laura) in a strikingly original way.

Other information

Genres :

Comedy, Sport

Year of release :

2004

Language :

English

Country :

USA

Seasons :

1

Status :

Completed

Tagline :

He may be the first word in sports, but his family gets the last word at home.

Duration :

30 minutes

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