"The Bernie Mac Show" (2001) TV series 2001-2006

Creator:

Larry Wilmore

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

7 November 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family

Plot:

A stand up comedian suddenly becomes a father when he takes custody of his sister's three children.

Plot Keywords:

Asthmatic | Uncle | Rehab | Sitcom | Spoiled Brat

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 30 wins & 57 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Dec. 3	1:05 AM	MyNetwork	Back in the Day	#1.14
Thur. Dec. 3	2:00 PM	FX	The Talk	#3.19

Cast

Bernie Mac	...	Bernie 'Mac' McCullough (103 episodes, 2001-2006)
Kellita Smith	...	Wanda McCullough (103 episodes, 2001-2006)
Camille Winbush	...	Vanessa 'Nessa' Thomkins (103 episodes, 2001-2006)
Jeremy Suarez	...	Jordan Thomkins (103 episodes, 2001-2006)
Dee Dee Davis	...	Bryana 'Baby Girl' Thomkins (103 episodes, 2001-2006)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

Larry Wilmore, who created and executive produced the show, was fired by FOX during the show's second season. Reports cited that Wilmore and the network constantly clashed over the show's creative direction. FOX executives felt that the show didn't have enough laughs and were disappointed with the show's ratings in its second season while Wilmore was frustrated with FOX's treatment of the show and creative interference.

Quotes:

Bernie Mac: Good morning, Vanessa.
Wimbush, Camille: Uhm.
Bernie Mac: Oh, I bet I don't feed you in the morning, you'll have somethin' to say!

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) (TV)

An almost surreal show

A standup comic suddenly finds himself with three children to raise, the result of a drug-addled sister. One is a young girl trying to grow up, the second is an Urkel-type boy who loves to cause trouble and the third is a very young female who likes to eat. A lot. The comic struggles to be a father, and is aided (and sometimes not helped) by his adoring wife. Bernie Mac as the comic periodically breaks the fourth wall by sitting, facing the camera and talking directly to it, which means he is talking to us. No laugh track, no live audience, thank God. The show is decidedly hit and miss, and your feelings about it will depend on how you feel about the late and great Mr. Mac and his particular brand of humor. Guest stars abound.