"Martin" (1992) TV series 1992-1997

Creators:

John Bowman
Topper Carew
Martin Lawrence

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown

Release Date:

27 August 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

The random misadventures of Martin Payne, an abrasive, loud-mouthed (though somewhat insecure) Detroit talk show host and his assortment of friends and enemies.

Plot Keywords:

Radio | Male Female Relationship | Career Woman | Actor Playing Multiple Roles | Friendship

Awards:

6 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Martin Lawrence

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Martin Payne / ... (132 episodes, 1992-1997)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Trivia:

During the final season, 'Tisha Campbell' filed charges against Martin Lawrence claiming he sexually harassed and sexually battered her. She left the series for eight episodes. She later returned when the case was settled out of court. From then on, Lawrence and Campbell filmed their scenes at different times and their characters no longer appeared together in the same scene.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Jerome: [singing] Uh-uh! Uh-uh-uh! I say Jerome's in da house! I say Jerome's in da hou-oo-ah-oo - In da house!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Jay Leno Show: (#1.31)" (2009)

Martin on DVD

This has GOT to be one of the funniest shows ever........this needs to come out on DVD soon. I see so many older shows come out on dvd this needs to be one of those!!!! Martin is one of the funniest shows and I would love to put this on my DVD shelf and share with my friends and family