Myra: Bebe Drake. Producers opted to cancel the series instead of increasing the actors' salaries. Pam: Tichina Arnold. Hammer has a cameo. Gina tries to tell a scary story, only for Martin to interrupt her. Who played in. Martin and Pam screaming in terror at the end after Martin's stalker shows up outside his room. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Tommy offers to set Cole up with a job at his workplace, and he tells Cole to wear a suit, a tieand a blindfold. "Love T.K.O." ", Martin telling Cole the next time he decides to move, he doesn't want to hear about it. Gina telling everyone they need to think about Tommy, then asking if they want some snacks. Martin hides under the bed when Gina returns with a handyman and listens as they climb onto the bed (so the handyman can fix the air conditioning). Dragonfly Jones was the best worst martial arts instructor ever, often moving the cast to break character and crack up laughing (keep your eye on Cole in this scene). And Cole has broken up with Big Shirley after catching her with another man. Gina finding one of her old sweaters and complaining about how Pam had it the whole time, much to Martin's annoyance. He had a total of maybe 16 lines for the show's entire run. ", The rest of the gang shunning Cole for emitting "hungry aromas.". Tommy and Cole tumbling into Martin's apartment through the window. When Tommy asserts he's a grown man, Martin tells him "I'm a grown man, too!" Martin taking on a woman in a game of pool, Tommy and Cole giving different answers to Martin's (false) question about how many thugs he fought, prompting Martin to berate them in, Cole screws it up completely when he mentions that he, Martin, and Tommy "jumped into the mothership!" ", When her cousin Alesha tells Martin she watches his show, Pam cracks that they cancelled ". Martin and Tommy visiting Varnell Hill's green room, where they interact with a number of celebrities. When asked why he did that, Martin replies, "It looked fly when Spike did it in the movie. Pam thinks to herself how she wishes she had a hot dog, and then imagines Martin turning into a giant hot dog. Martin dresses up as Ike Turner for Halloween and, for a brief moment, he engrosses himself deeply in the role until he's snapped out of it by Gina. One of the barbers at Martin's shop. Wilson also invited Hemphill to visit the set of The Flip Wilson Show. She had a brother, William. Cole alerting the thieves' to his and Tommy's presence by turning and accidentally hitting a trashcan. When a knock comes at the door, Martin correctly bets it's Pam and asks her "Wasn't that you pawin' and scratchin' at the door?". Waters heads into the kitchen, Martin manages to sneak back out wearing a paper trash bag around his waist. At the end, everyone griping at each other about the damage done to the car. Patrice: Vivica Fox. While Martin is meeting with a record producer friend of his, he runs into Hustle Man who auditions for the producer by playing a kazoo attached to a saxophone. The DMV supervisor (played by Sherman Hemsley) calling Tommy "a fake Isaac Hayes" as he forbids him from standing near Martin as he takes the test. It really goes downhill when Dr. with a raised fist. The only problem is that he must move to Los Angeles, where the show will be taped. He then tells Martin to "run for the border.". The episode ends with the gang sitting down to watch a boxing matchwhich ends in a span of. After Cameron spits up and Martin assures his friends it's nothing to be concerned about, Cole replies that he's going to have to leave if Cameron's head starts spinning like in. "P-Funk" demolishing the wall in search of her money. Martin Lawrence. Big Shirley Gat, nine, gun, biscuit I got Big Shirley at my side, so what's happenin? Tommy pointing out Martin's stinginess by saying that Martin buys a Christmas card, makes a photocopy of it, and sends the original back for a refund. When Pam replies she's a grown woman, he then guesses what he's thinking isn't illegal. When Martin comes back into the bedroom after investigating a noise and tells Gina it was a mouse, Gina asks if it was a real mouse, to which an annoyed Martin replies it was Speedy Gonzalez and goes ", Gina insisting she can't stay when there's a mouse roaming around, and telling Martin that she. Mama Payne's response to Gina asking if she'll ever learn to like her: "HELL, NAW! After Gina makes him promise to not tell anyone about her supposed pregnancy, we cut to Martin at Nipsy's, smoking a cigar and boasting of his reproductive prowess. At the club, Cole falls for a pretty woman . After Red calls him "corny," Martin gets on the radio and launches into a highly, After Red fires him, Martin grabs a trashcan and tries to chuck it through the studio window while telling "RADIO!" Martin trumping his friends by telling them to "Get on the bus!". After Martin insists on complaining about Tommy making a big deal out of his luggage bag, Gina tells him she's going to put away her red pumps, causing him to change his mind. When the DMV clerk points to where Martin has to go, Martin looks and spots the "From Scratch" line, where a few people wave at him. Mama Payne's reaction to receiving Lonnie's "blessing.". Classic. The episode ends with Sheneneh giving Valentino a meager cut of her earnings from the show (because he insulted her friends), and when Valentino asks what he's supposed to do with it, she retorts "Super-size it!" ended its three-year run, she again worked the nightclub scene and doing the occasional acting gig on a number of '90s comedy sitcoms, including Martin and The Wayans Bros..[9] In 1993, she appeared in her first movie, CB4 which starred Chris Rock. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Martin telling Cole about his new apartment, "This place is so small, you have to go outside to change your mind! It turns out to be a dream Pam is having. Martin calling Gina "Heavy G" after catching her working out. The following year, Hemphill was cast in her own sitcom, One in a Million. Christopher "Kid" Reid (of Kid 'N Play) explaining how he got the nickname "Kid.". Had a luxurious fade-mullet-weave thing going on, which guaranteed him a spot in the top 20. Martin Lawrence. She was like a big sister: I dont want you moving in with nobody. Martin's efforts to impress his future mother-in-law (Judyann Elder) are destroyed when a boy claims he's Martin's son. Cole mistaking the word "concubine" for "porcupine.". after he compares her to a dog learning how to play Frisbee. When Martin is caught by the Waters, he sheepishly greets Dr. When Gina remarks that someone has to bring home the bacon, Martin quips back that "the only bacon we got is bakin' soda!". Watson: Georg Stanford Brown. Carla: Dominique Jennings. Shirley died last Thursday, Sept. 16, 21 days after her husband of 69 years, Jack, after a long battle with cancer. 2 may be a controversial move, but that church entrance alone secures it. Martin returns to find his apartment redecorated, and the redecorator---Gina---with plans for their relationship. Martin talking with a rock he names"Brother Rock.". When Gina starts to use a file on Myra's feet and Myra complains, Sheneneh storms over to them and chastises Gina, telling her she has to "go to work" on Myra's feet. Sheneneh's catchphrase, "Oh no you didn't!" Before that, Officer Otis accosts a burly man at the ATM and sends him off. 7.0 What he lacked in melanin, he made up for in swag he didn't show up often, but when he did he, kept it all the way real. At the end of the episode, Pam and Gina joined him in an unforgettable choreographed performance. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Cole then states he wishes he had a million dollars, then checks his pockets. Martin attempting to attack Cole after he asks a stupid question. Martin and Gina being terrible cat burglars. The judge saying he never wants to see any of the people involved in the case again. No, you got me confused with my uncle Byron. Taheim later returns to the lodge while arguing with Cole and Shanise about destroying their snowman. Elroy the mechanic had this song stuck in his head for 15 years, and it's been in our heads ever since. Mrs. At some point, Cole ventures out of the bathroom, only to go running back inside after Sergeant Strong screams at Martin. Bruhman lived upstairs on the fifth floor of Martin's apartment or maybe it was the fourth floor, since he always held up four fingers when telling Martin where he lived. Mrs. Booker: Ellia English. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. @tv / movies. Of course Sheneneh is No. "Martin" Love T.K.O. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. He spoke slow and moved even more slowly, preferring to come and go through the window rather than the first floor. Loud, unapologetic, independent, and fabulous, Martin's entrepreneurial neighbor had a big mouth and a big personality to match. She died on 10 December 1999 in West Covina, Los Angeles, California, USA. Gina consults a psychic, Madam Anaconda, who holds a shirt and senses it belongs to someone with "a big, apple head," causing Gina to realize it's her shirt. Before telling Mama Payne about Ruby's death, Gina takes a moment to back away from her a few feet, then backs away more. As Tommy prepares to tell Martin he and Pam got together, Gina runs back out with a camera, preparing to take a photo of Martin's reaction. Right now, Martin Fryar lives in Big Spring, TX. Cole's childish opposition to helping Martin move the plumber's body in the bathroom. Martin, for his part, thinks to himself how he's so hungry he could eat a horse, then imagines Pam turning into a centaur. ", When Tommy tells Gina his gift for the Paynes is being wrapped at his job, Gina glares at him and says "In that case, we ain't got no gift, man! In the cold open, a kid named Roscoe (another character Martin Lawrence portrayed) goes to Ginas apartment and tries to get her to buy his candy. Buy Stand-up comedian Martin Lawrence drives this irreverent sitcom as a sexist, cocky and wisecracking radio station talk show host. And Martin proceeded to high-five all the men in the jury box, several of the men in the gallery and even the bailiff, who then started doing the Cabbage Patch. Waters. Martin's fake laughter when Ricky tries to cozy up to Gina. Now can you do a pigeon so I can run over it with my car? When Cameron continues to cry, Cole suggests that one of them should sing the baby ", Martin starts to tell Cameron his unique take on the story about the three bears, which includes "the meanest bear of 'em allPam Bear. Previous episode Martin and Gina hold a garage sale to rid themselves of clutter; Cole (Carl Anthony Payne II) has a question for Big Shirley. The episode ends with Martin attempting to attack Reverend Love, only to be held back by Tommy. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Hustle Man shows up again in a different disguise, much to Martin's irritation. Martin referring to Gina's mother's attorney as "Chris Darden.". He passed away in 2021 due to complications from diabetes. Martin and Gina make final preparations the day before their wedding. He's heard telling his mother "Not everybody black eat pig knuckles!". container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Tommy going "Oh, I think Uta comin' down with somethin,'" followed by Gina and Pam saying they're coming down with a "five-day Hawaiian flu. Anyway, the business, which seemed to be doing quite well, as the place was packed with customers, and they were running out of food to serve (and Pam was pulling in big tips from the customers, turned out to be a colossal failure, as Cole, (who also was the frycook) who was responsible for printing the flyers for the eatery's opening, made a mistake in having the flyers include redeemable coupons which offered "5 for 1" instead of "2 for 1" meals, which Martin wanted, and which the patronsall were using to pay for their meals with, as a fumingly angry Martin tells Cole "This is just about the dumbest thing you've ever did!". As the gang heads for Tommy's room, Martin stops Pam and tells her Tommy wants to see "friendly faces, not furry faces.". The first marriage counselor the Paynes see ends up fanboy-ing over Martin, much to Gina's annoyance. Youve been hiding behind them reindeers too long, mister., "Why don't you give that horse back his hair? Stan then points out that can't be proven. He sold the station to who? and then adjusting his underwear as he walks off to the "From Scratch" line. 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Season 4, Episode 6#87 in series (132 episodes) They rely on tropes about Black women being ghetto, uncivilized, and unattractive; stereotypes that Black women still have to fight against everyday. Mama Payne says Martin's head is as big as it was the day he was born. Ms. Geri was always there to put Martin in his place through the show's entire run. May she forever rest in peace after the beautiful job shes done. Martin representing himself and his friends. When Tommy scratches his head, Martin and Gina consult a body language book and discover that scratching one's head means "bald-headed lies. Bob the White Guy drops by Gina and Pam's hotel room and generally makes a fool of himself, specifically running out onto the balcony when he suffers some gastrointestinal distress after eating a whole pizza and, moments later, dancing like an absolute dork when Pam, Gina, and their co-workers start dancing with a male stripper. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Pam demanding "What is everyone so damn happy about on this cruise?" Rev. What's up?". as the gang tries to convince him to go get them a pizza. (TV Episode 1995) Martin Lawrence as Martin Payne. When Gina goes around collecting Martin's stuff in her apartment, Martin asks her if he did something wrong. Sheneneh and Laquita crashing the meeting at the Women's League, much to Gina's consternation. Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. Gina calling Tommy "Dr. Frankenshine" as she gripes at Martin about him taking Tommy to the car show. He also puts a "Kick Me" sign on Cole's back. Hustle Man: Tracy Morgan. Martin then reasons that Cole ", After the Bozacks tear up Martin's contract and Mrs. Bozack insults Martin after overhearing him assure Gina he only has eyes for her and say that women like Mrs. Bozack only dress the way they do because they're really insecure, Martin calls after Mrs. Bozack that Gina may not have a fine body like hers but at least she keeps it real; he does, however, concede that Mrs. Bozack's body. Martin Lawrence, Thomas Mikal Ford. When Luis reveals he's making a run for the border (since he's being deported), Martin asks him to bring back some tacos. Jerome revealing he speaks the same language as the convenience store owner and his wife after they talk smack about him in their native tongue. The show starred comedian and namesake Martin Lawrence as the titular character. Martin has Gina play one of his guests and he wastes no time in humiliating her by asserting that she's a shoplifter. An old mack from waaaaay back. the gang and the little people mending fences and hugging, The gang's differing perspectives of how Martin and Gina first met, taking off his shoes to "let the bunions breathe," causing a foul odor, Gina and Pam are heard singing Elroy's song, Gina realizes she accidentally threw away Martin's basketball game tickets, going "Oh, my goodness" much like Sheneneh does. Officer Warren mocking Martin's earlier suggestion to act tough when faced with burglars. Martin giving Nipsy two cigars, "one for the baby I'm having, one for the baby you havin'. Martin's wary look as Gina slices knives together. He Say, She Say was the sixth episode of Season 4 of Martin, also the 87th overall episode of the series. Marian: Roxanne Reese. His mocking of professional boxer Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns, referring to him as, The audience's reaction to the above scene. Instead, he hums a theme tune. 1: William Callaway. Pam commenting that Gina looks pale, and Gina replying it's her natural complexion. Read More wild'ish 274 on now. When Martin asks what does he do, Cole smiles and replies "Same thing as Tommy." It worksuntil he's asked a question and then Cole gets on the phone and screws things up. Nipsy's idea of an open bar during the wedding reception is that food is free if someone has $5. Gina tells Martin he needs to clean the dirty dishes in the sink, and Martin replies he'll do so after they're finished watching a movie. You the best! Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. FOX / U.S. After the show's cancellation, Hemphill returned to stand-up comedy and also made occasional appearances in films and television until her death in December 1999. I didnt know shows get canceled. , Via WP: He talked of moving in with someone to cut down on living expenses, but Hemphill tried to talk him out of it. Pam then steps up and tells Martin that Gina was going to tell him about her pay raise, then mockingly assures him it'll happen for him and tells him to "Keep hope alive, my brother" with a raised fist. In 1976 she landed the. Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. Sassy humor about a hip though decidedly chauvinistic talk-show personality; his girlfriend, with whom he has a very adversarial relationship; and his two best friends, who spend most of their time hanging out at his apartment. He later comes by Gina's apartment to complain to Martin about how he failed to kill the mouse in Martin's apartment. Martin's talk show is picked up by a national network. Rating. Martin in the club encounters several different women: He tries to talk up a woman with very long hair, only for her to snub him in return. Martin sniffs the air and remarks that it's the smell of Hollywood, only for Tommy to reply that it's actually, Martin remarking that Burt Reynolds has "the white man's weave.". 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