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

User Rating:

6.9/10   

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:

Mon. July 20	2:00 PM	FX	Magic Jordan	#2.12
Mon. July 20	2:30 PM	FX	Raging Election	#2.13

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:

Bernie Mac was originally hesitant about doing the show for fear it would tone down his comedic style.

Quotes:

Bernie Mac: I would like to give these kids a good home. In fact, there's one a few miles away from here...

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.