Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne, focusing on his relationship with his girlfriend Gina, interactions with Gina's best friend Pam, and escapades with his best friends Tommy and Cole.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 12 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Martin Lawrence | ... |
Martin Payne
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(132 episodes, 1992-1997)
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| Tisha Campbell | ... |
Gina Waters-Payne
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(132 episodes, 1992-1997)
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| Thomas Mikal Ford | ... |
Tommy Strawn
(132 episodes, 1992-1997)
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| Carl Anthony Payne II | ... |
Cole Brown
(132 episodes, 1992-1997)
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| Tichina Arnold | ... |
Pamela James
(132 episodes, 1992-1997)
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| Garrett Morris | ... |
Stan Winters
(55 episodes, 1992-1995)
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| Jon Gries | ... |
Shawn McDermott
(54 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Sean Lampkin | ... |
Nipsey
(28 episodes, 1994-1997)
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| Kymberly Newberry | ... |
Bernice
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(15 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| Reginald Ballard | ... |
Brother Man
(13 episodes, 1993-1995)
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Bentley Kyle Evans | ... |
Caller #1
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(12 episodes, 1992-1996)
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Trish Penix | ... |
Sharice
(12 episodes, 1994-1995)
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Jeri Gray | ... |
Ms. Geri
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(11 episodes, 1992-1997)
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| Kellita Smith | ... |
Tracy
(10 episodes, 1994-1995)
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Adrian Tibbs | ... |
Lil' Dawg
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(10 episodes, 1994-1997)
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Ray Massara | ... |
Buckwhite
(9 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Angelina Estrada | ... |
Gloria Rodriguez
(8 episodes, 1994)
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Maura McDade | ... |
Shanise McGillicuddy
(7 episodes, 1996-1997)
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| Tracy Morgan | ... |
Hustle Man
(7 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| John Wesley | ... |
Mr. Jim
(7 episodes, 1994-1997)
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Kenneth Whack | ... |
Kenji
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(7 episodes, 1993-1997)
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| Judyann Elder | ... |
Nadine Waters
(6 episodes, 1992-1997)
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Roxanne Reese | ... |
Marian
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(6 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| Myra J. | ... |
Caller #2
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(6 episodes, 1992-1995)
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Bennie R. Richburg Jr. | ... |
Caller #2
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(6 episodes, 1992-1993)
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Jane Milmore | ... |
Caller #2
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(5 episodes, 1992-1993)
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| Luis Antonio Ramos | ... |
Luis
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(4 episodes, 1993-1996)
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| Michael Colyar | ... |
Mr. Whitaker
(4 episodes, 1995-1997)
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| Laura Hayes | ... |
Maddie Brown
(4 episodes, 1992-1996)
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| David Alan Grier | ... |
Rev. Leon Lonnie Love
(4 episodes, 1993-1997)
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| Yolanda 'Yo-Yo' Whittaker | ... |
Keylolo
(4 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| LaWanda Page | ... |
Evelyn Porter
(4 episodes, 1992-1993)
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| Simbi Kali | ... |
Laquita
(4 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| Bebe Drake | ... |
Myra
(3 episodes, 1992-1994)
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| J.A. Preston | ... |
Dr. Cliff Waters
(3 episodes, 1992-1995)
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| Victoria Morsell | ... |
Secretary
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(3 episodes, 1992-1993)
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| Ellia English | ... |
Mrs. Booker
(3 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| Jeris Poindexter | ... |
Mr. Booker
(3 episodes, 1994-1996)
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Fred Pinkard | ... |
Mr. Oldman
(3 episodes, 1996-1997)
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Tracy Coley | ... |
Blues Singer
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(3 episodes, 1992-1995)
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Eric Anderson | ... |
Waiter
(3 episodes, 1993-1994)
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| Arthur Reggie III | ... |
Arthur
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(3 episodes, 1992-1993)
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Elvin Ivory | ... |
Stage Manager
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(3 episodes, 1995)
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Ron Recasner | ... |
Sherman Oaks
(2 episodes, 1995)
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| Lynn Whitfield | ... |
Ellen
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Tangie Ambrose | ... |
Sonya
(2 episodes, 1995)
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| Phil Morris | ... |
Jim Bozack
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(2 episodes, 1996-1997)
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| Thomas Hearns | ... |
Tommy Hearns
(2 episodes, 1994-1997)
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| Marta DuBois | ... |
Maria Rodriguez
(2 episodes, 1994-1995)
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| Al Fann | ... |
Good Mission Man
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(2 episodes, 1994-1995)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Black Entertainment Television (BET) (United States) (tv) (reruns)
- Fox Network (1997) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- HBO Max (2021) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2007) (United States) (DVD) (complete first, second, and third seasons)
- USA Network (2001) (United States) (tv)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- WWOR (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Warner Bros.
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Universal City Studios (taped at)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In season 5, Tisha Campbell-Martin filed a sexual harassment case against Martin Lawrence. Based on reports, he would grope and kiss her and make further advances during rehearsals and filming, despite her repeated refusals. Over the years, his behavior became more manic and violent. Only the first 10 episodes of season five had shared scenes between the Martin and Gina characters. Carl Anthony Payne II also had personal issues with Lawrence; his character Cole did not appear in several episodes during the last season. See more » |
| Goofs | Whenever Brother Man from the Fifth Floor introduces himself, he only holds up four fingers. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 3 (1996). See more » |
| Quotes |
Martin:
Damn it, Tommy! We don't need umbilical cords! This is TV! See more » |