Martin
Martin
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Premiered:
- Network: Fox
- Category: Series
- Genre: Comedy (Sitcom)
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Based on the standup comedy by Martin Lawrence
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Plot Synopsis
Running for five seasons, MARTIN is a half-hour comedy series that follows the lives of Martin Payne, a radio disc jockey, his girlfriend Gina, and their friends living in Detroit, Michigan. The show was a crossover sensation while providing an honest and refreshing view of the Black experience.
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On Thursday, June 16, 2022 on BET+, the cast of MARTIN came back for a reunion special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the show's debut. Hosted by Affion Crockett, the 92-minute reunion includes interviews with Martin Lawrence (Martin), Tisha Campbell (Gina), Tichina Arnold (Pamela), Carl Anthony Payne II (Cole) -- along with special musical performances, behind the scenes commentary, and surprise guest appearances -- as the original cast reunite to discuss the show's origin and its evolution.
The 30th anniversary program made its linear television debut on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 8-10pm ET/PT on BET.
Cast
- Martin Lawrence - Martin Payne; Sheneneh Jenkins
- Tisha Campbell - Gina Waters
- Carl Anthony Payne II - Cole Brown
- Thomas Mikal Ford - Tommy Strong
- Tichina Arnold - Pam James
- Garrett Morris - Stan Winters
- Jon Gries - Shawn
- Angelina Estrada - Gloria Rodriguez
- Kymberly S. Newberry - Bernice
- Sean Lampkin - Nipsey
- Kellita Smith - Tracey
- Trish Penix - Sharice
- Maura McDade - Shanice McGillicuddy
Production & Distribution
- Produced by You Go Boy! Productions
- In association with HBO Independent Productions
Settings
- "Speak Out" on WZUP - Detroit, Michigan USA
- Martin Payne, Gina Waters - Detroit, Michigan USA
Births, Deaths & Weddings
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May 18, 1995: Gina Waters and Martin Payne elope