Martin finds that the satellite channels aren't in English and asks "What is this? Martin's speech to the other prisoners, while wearing Shebazz's. Doubly so since, if you look closely, you can tell he's wrestling with a dummy in certain shots. Martin takes a bite, then. When Martin introduces the twin maids to his friends, Cole jokingly asks if they have a brother named "Jett. Waters entering Gina's apartment when Martin and Gina are in the middle of preparing for lovemaking, remarks that Gina felt him up pretty good and laughing, find a censor beep device to bleep out Martin's profanity. Pam remarks that it's a good thing Martin didn't have too far to fall because he really would've gotten hurt, and Martin shoots back that when horses are incapacitated, they take them out to pasture and let off a few rounds. Cole alerting the thieves' to his and Tommy's presence by turning and accidentally hitting a trashcan. !, which aired in syndication from 1985 to 1988. Sheneneh's catchphrase, "Oh no you didn't!" . Photo: Lionsgate/Tyler Perry Company/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. For a time in Season 3, Cole appeared to be attracted strictly to plus-sized women and dated a security guard named Big Shirley (who is fully seen in only one episode; another episode only showed "her" below the neck to portray her as being a quite large woman,who's much taller and bigger than Cole, and even taller and larger than Tommy, who stands about '6'4"). Hustle Man, looking differently than he did earlier in the episode, comes up to their car to sell flowers, and denies his identity when questioned by Martin. Shirley Ann Hemphill Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 - December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress. Everything Taheim, Pam's militant black supremacist boyfriend, does in this episode. Season 4, Episode 6#87 in series (132 episodes) He then leaves Nipsy's with a couple of dishes of food, telling his friends to buy some more for themselves. 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. Martin and Gina make final preparations the day before their wedding. Martin's hesitation over laying down on a bed of needles to prove his faith. ", After finding out Leon Lonnie Love is on the island, Pam mentions he was accidentally freed from prison, causing Martin to correct her by saying he actually escaped from prison ("I saw the whole thing on. Martin: Martin Lawrence. Martin getting distracted by Gina mentioning ". Martin enlists Gina's aid in discovering Tommy's occupation. One of the barbers at Martin's shop. Pam commenting that Gina looks pale, and Gina replying it's her natural complexion. Gina's attempts to keep Martin from finding out about the boot on her car, not knowing Martin already knows. Three of Gina's co-workers silently leaving Gina's office after listening to Martin bombastically assert over the radio that he's the dominant one in his relationship. Archibald then comes back, tells Martin he "put accounting in check," and points to a stunned man holding his eye. Just wanted to cry, man. Mama Payne calling up to Martin from downstairs, telling him not to waste time with "that apple-headed heifer" and saying "I gots to get me a window seat!". Waters a. Martin voicing blame of Pam for Alesha's lateness for the audition, comparing Pam to a rooster. Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. After Martin gets Gina to act as though he won their argument, he yells "And don't let it happen again!" Remember that time Mama Payne went insane in church? Even Martin and Tisha couldn't keep, Martin checking out a TV set that Nikos, the store owner, informs him is called the "Bitch 200.". When Tommy stalls over giving Martin his car since it's a company car, Martin, in a fit of annoyance, assumes a fighting stance. Youre never going to believe this, but there was a time in my life where I thought Madea, the elderly woman, While I was able to laugh along with Madea because her old age accounted for much of her comedic appeal, the images of the plus-sized women on, Much of the literature and discourse about Black male comedians in drag both plus and straight sized is about emasculation. Loud, unapologetic, independent, and fabulous, Martin's entrepreneurial neighbor had a big mouth and a big personality to match. When the police detectives come by, Cole thinks they're looking into stolen computers and he yells for Pam to escape. The judge saying he never wants to see any of the people involved in the case again. Cole's pick-up line of "Woman, you look so good, I'd lay down and die for ya". Sheneneh scaring away a rude woman after arriving for the audition for. Martin and Cole's relationship is also severely tried in the Season 3 episode "C.R.E.A.M." He eventually gets all the men in the restaurant to leave with him. Cole's larger-than-life, on-again, off-again girlfriend, Big Shirley knew the redemptive properties of a meal and a nap. Guest stars Luckily, Tommy gets free and exits Sheneneh's apartment just as Martin shows up. He Say, She Say Men have relegated plus-sized Black women to punchlines in a way that has real effects on how the rest of our communities view us. Gina: Tisha Campbell. In the final season, after Cole meets a cute girl namedShanise McGullicuddy (Maura McDade), whom he began dating in the episode "Snow White" early on in Season 5 (episode #8)and moves into his own apartment in a rough neighborhood, he dates Shanise, who appears to be even more dimwitted than he is. Gina: Tisha Campbell. And Martin tries to get her to wake up by calling her "Scooby" and offering her "Scooby Snacks. Mrs. Rodriguez: Angelina Estrada. Martin is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox from August 27, 1992, to May 1, 1997. In his fantasy, Pam shows an attraction towards him before fainting. Martin commenting that Pam's apartment "doesn't look like a cave no more" after Luis sets up some of his belongings there to convince the INS agent that his wedding to Pam is legit. 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. And Cole has broken up with Big Shirley after catching her with another man. Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 - December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress . Martin commenting that "This baby's whipping our asses!". Tommy tells Martin and Cole that Gina would never kill her husband for any amount of money. BEELZEBUB, I REBUKE YOU! ", Gina telling Martin that his mother is back to "terrorizing the streets. "I accidentally brought my ass to the DMV. 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Cole buys a drink for a female patron, who downs the drink and lets out a belch. As the gang arrives at Killer County Hospital to find Tommy, Martin reacts, The receptionist thinking Gina needs medical attention after seeing her "big head.". Martin returns to his seat to find Bruh Man sitting there. Cole meets a special woman with a big secret. Who plays Big Shirley in Martin the sitcom? Martin, Tommy, and Cole fleeing from the elderly man who, One of the orderlies jokingly tells Pam he's, When the rest of the gang figures out Tammy's true identity and Martin announces his intentions to restrain her, Tammy grabs some guy's fork and speaks into it, saying ", Martin orders Cole to grab Tammy, but Cole refuses, saying "Crazy people know how to fight." Waters denounces Martin as a fool, Martin comes back up to shoot Dr. After the woman leaves, Cole sniffs her breath, much to Tommy's disgust. Pam: Tichina Arnold. Who played in. Martin and Tommy's rather immature interactions. But if there was one running joke that. Then we cut to Tommy reading the insurance papers and marveling over the amount of money, then turning to Martin and saying ". Andale!" Martin then notices Bruh Man is wearing his robe and orders him to take it off. When Tommy arrives outside Pam's room and Pam tells Cole to hide, Cole tries hiding behind a curtain with his lower body still visible. He then tells Martin to "run for the border.". At Nipsy's, Martin puts crazy glue on Pam's glass, napkin, and. Once she does and explains she can't see with the lights off, Martin tells her they're supposed to be cat burglars and to "use your cat eye" while blinking one eye to elaborate. I never forgot it. Let it marinate!". After the officer leaves, he's heard saying "I love this job! One of Michaelangelo's art pieces is called "Tig Ol' Bitties.". ", Martin questioning Cole about the new job Tommy got him. At the end, everyone griping at each other about the damage done to the car. Featuring Tommy Davidson in some of his greatest non-In Living Color-related work, talk show host Varnell Hill's theme songs alone secured his place in Martin history. Tommy commenting that if Cole keeps following island women around, they'll throw him into a volcano. Gina wins. He also puts a "Kick Me" sign on Cole's back. Her body was discovered by a gardener who looked through a window and saw her lying on her bedroom floor. He's later seen doing army-style marches in the background. The guys then tell Shanise to handle Tammy, but, Tammy then flees Pam's apartment, yelling for "Scotty! [2][3], By 1976, Hemphill's stand-up routine started to get noticed and caught the attention of casting agent Joan Murray. Hustle Man, Bruh-Man, Stan, Dragonfly Jones, Ms. Gerri, Buckwhite, Nipsey, and Big Shirley. [8] The series debuted on ABC on January 8, 1980, but failed to attract a sufficient audience. Martin's vision of his possible future as a lonely, senile old man who's looked after by an elderly Pam. Jerome chasing Gina as she drives off and jumping on the hood of her car. TV Shows. One of the most lovable, snot-nosed, slick-mouthed, gambling elementary school kids in TV history. Raise a fist and go "Right on! When it's Pam's day to drive the car, Officer Otis overreacts to her being parked in an unauthorized spot, and he proceeds to shatter one of the windows with his nightstick before jumping up and down on the car. And later, it's seen that Martin hit the man. For bonus points, you can see Tichina Arnold and Thomas Mikal Ford, The very reason Bruh Man left a note under the bathroom sink is worth. You probably ain't even got no job!". Bernice: Kymberly Newberry. [5] During the series' third season, Fred Berry demanded more money and reportedly convinced Ernest Thomas and Haywood Nelson to join him in a strike. as they leave the bedroom. Pam helps Gina search for the tickets in the trash chute by holding Gina's legs, only to end up breaking a nail and let Gina fall in. He then excuses himself and rushes to the bathroom. Gina: Tisha Campbell. When the Paynes meet Miss Mini, Martin tells her she's probably looking for "apartment 227," to which Miss Mini replies she doesn't work for them anymore. Producers opted to cancel the series instead of increasing the actors' salaries. Mama Payne's dramatic flight from Martin's apartment after she learns that her brother, Junior, and nephew, Sonny, are coming to town. Martin asking Pam if they "celebrate the day the egg was laid, or the day it hatched?". When Gina wins the award, Pam's ecstatic reaction involves her grabbing Martin's back and slamming him repeatedly against their table. After the cult leader turns out to be a nymphomaniac and offers a captive Martin to search her for the key, Martin notes he's never going to find it. Otis, the old ass-whoppin' security guard. When challenged about his preparedness for the coming interview, Martin insists to his friends and Gina that "They called. In June, at Unbothereds first-ever live event, The Glow Up, I denounced the entire concept of a glow up. During our live taping of UBs Go Off, Every year, Black Twitter and in the last few years, #BlackTok has made us laugh amid the emotional turmoil and trauma that also finds its way onto, In 2022, almost anyone can be considered a content creator. Classic. Martin snarking at Pam that "Not every man is built like you" after she doesn't help him set up chairs for the boxing match and makes a crack about his height. The lullaby works, and Cameron falls asleepas does Cole. ", After Pam comes to Martin's apartment and wonders why she can't find a half-decent man, Martin remarks "Don't you have mirrors at home?". Gina: Tisha Campbell. When Martin complains about it, Tommy steps in and buys the pizzaonly for Hustle Man to then hand him a. Martin grilling Tommy about what exactly he does for a living. }); Copyright 2015 . Recurring cast & characters/Guest starring. Cole's long pause with the rest of the gang after Martin calls and tells him not to tell Gina what happened. It becomes even more hysterical when a man calls in to the show demanding to speak to "the guy in the audience asking all those stupid questions!" When Gina asks for his opinion, he states "Right on!" Pam: Tichina Arnold. Images in this thread Yooooo..who played BIG SHIRLEY from Martin?? When Tommy sees the mouse, he hollers and jumps onto the couch. Waters: Judyann Elder. Martin has Gina play one of his guests and he wastes no time in humiliating her by asserting that she's a shoplifter. ", When Tommy tries to put the moves on the twins and states his astrological sign and height, Martin cuts in with "Jobless, Tommy!". Cameos include Pam Grier, Ja'net DuBois, Dick Anthony Williams and Whitman Mayo. Martin was then depressed about the state of his career, or shall we say, the nonexistence of it at that timeand he was dead broke.Check out what Martin revealed about what Shirley did for him next: Via Washington Post: Lawrence spent a season on [Whats Happening Now], then it was off the air. Martin sets a time and tells Cole he'll be busy then, but "wait on my ass-whupping.". When Pam wonders how they'll react to seeing Tommy in the condition (they believe) he's in. After Trey and his friend ask to speak with Tommy out in the hallway and Tommy leaves, Cole remarks he has a sudden urge to rent, The dwarf bartender calling Martin "Shaquille. That line then gets thrown at him by Bruh Man, of all people, when Martin arrives at the TV studio and finds, to his apparent annoyance, that his neighbor is the other interviewee. Cole then assumes Martin and Gina are getting a divorce. Gina tells Martin that women have more body fat than men, leading to this gem from Martin: "Lips that touch swine will never touch mine, 'cause baby, I feel so. "P-Funk" demolishing the wall in search of her money. wild'ish 274 on now. Martin referring to Gina's mother's attorney as "Chris Darden.". Waters with "What's up, doc?". AND a little girl telling Pam she's too old to play with one of the toys and demanding she give it to her. Waters can see what's going on. Pam, while insisting to Martin she didn't send the robber to his apartment, tells him to look at her, to which he says "Don't make me!". Gina then comments that "they, After Miss Mini wakes them up early in the morning and shows her. When Gina assures Martin he can still go, Martin gives her a long look before saying "Hell, no! Martin and Gina's water-gun fight in the apartment. After the angry black man calls himself "Aggravated Man,". He made sure Shirley made a guest appearance on his then highly rated show. After Gina forces him to take back the Hoshitashi, Martin is then seen watching the Bitch 200 with Tommy and Cole. before storming to the back. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He later comes by Gina's apartment to complain to Martin about how he failed to kill the mouse in Martin's apartment. _taboola.push({ He even stole his brother's wife! Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. ", "See, that's why I didn't call you, 'cause your attitude! Forever relevant. Before telling Mama Payne about Ruby's death, Gina takes a moment to back away from her a few feet, then backs away more. Martin Lawrence, Thomas Mikal Ford. The episode ends with Martin calling Mr. Oaks and trying to bargain with him for a new car, even suggesting a skateboard. Gina: Tisha Campbell. 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