Her body was discovered by a gardener who looked through a window and saw her lying on her bedroom floor. After Gina makes him promise to not tell anyone about her supposed pregnancy, we cut to Martin at Nipsy's, smoking a cigar and boasting of his reproductive prowess. Cole meets a special woman with a big secret. Gina's disastrous makeover, which includes getting an avocado mask (resulting in an allergic reaction) and receiving an injection of Novocaine which causes her to drool, much to Martin's disgust. When he and his friends arrive at Gina's hotel room and he finds a bowtie which he assumes is evidence of Gina's infidelity, Martin comments the only brothers he know wear bowties are "the Muslim brothers," then sniffs the air and states he doesn't smell any bean pies. Martin's speech to the other prisoners, while wearing Shebazz's. Gina: Tisha Campbell. aired for three seasons. 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. Big Shirley Gat, nine, gun, biscuit I got Big Shirley at my side, so what's happenin? Sheneneh and Laquita crashing the meeting at the Women's League, much to Gina's consternation. [3] Murray cast Hemphill in a guest role on Good Times which led to another guest starring role on All's Fair. Cole's long pause with the rest of the gang after Martin calls and tells him not to tell Gina what happened. We only saw her a handful of times, but she killed it every time she stepped on the screen. No, you got me confused with my uncle Byron. Martin Lawrence. Angie: Kimberly Brooks. gear 211 on now. In 1976 she landed the. Gina and Pam return to the league to find the women having a party. There's also the nun seeing through Martin's attempt to bribe her for the cuckoo clock. When Tommy asks Cole and Shanise to testify for him. Why you rubbin' it in? target_type: 'mix' She was the domineering force in the life of a weak-minded Cole, who was the dim-witted member of. and insisting "I ain't losin' it!" Myra: Bebe Drake. Gina then forces her to sit down and watch Martin's tape, while Pam objects. One of the most underrated characters in the Martin universe, Sheneneh's friend's ability to be impossibly loud was truly amazing. Martin making an absolute ass of himself at the Chinese restaurant during dinner with Gina, her client, and the client's husband. What he lacked in actual fighting skill, he made up for with a lack of teeth. At the end of the episode, Pam and Gina joined him in an unforgettable choreographed performance. Gina gives Cole "missing" posters of Martin, and Cole looks at the picture and says he looks familiar, causing an annoyed Gina to tell him it's Martin. He then leaves Nipsy's with a couple of dishes of food, telling his friends to buy some more for themselves. The first time, he asks what a banshee is, and Cole says he thought it had something to do with a banjo. When Martin asks why anyone would be scared of a banjo, Cole asks if he remembers, The second time, Gina makes a slicing motion towards Martin while telling her story, causing him to ask "Why's it gotta be directed toward me?". 28.6k. In front of Tisha Campbell. Go King Beef! Conclusion. Movies. After breaking up with Big Shirley, Martin convinces Cole to get back into the dating scene. The part of Cole is played on the series by Carl Anthony Pal, but well-meaning and known for his eclectic taste in headgear, Cole proudly cleans jet airplanes at the airport for a living, drives an AMC Pacer, and lives with his mother Maddie Brown, until early Season 5. He then excuses himself and rushes to the bathroom. Hustleman represents that guy everybody knows: the one who is always talking about "grinding," is constantly looking for a way to earn a dollar, and has horrible ideas on how to do so. Martin and Gina make final preparations the day before their wedding. prompting a repulsed reaction from Martin, Taheim making out with Tommy's attractive white co-worker, he immediately tells the man what he wants to know, they start shouting and hollering as though they're in church, Shanise takes the fork and tries to get reception on it, calling for Captain Kirk, Martin refuses to attend another party at Gina's workplace because he always ends up stuck in the corner with a guy named Bob, followed by him doing an impression of Bob telling him "Martin, I saw, When Gina insists to Pam that Martin is a sweetheart, Pam worriedly asks her if. Sheneneh then has a brief encounter with a dimwitted woman whom she sends packing. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Gina, still suffering the effects of her avocado allergy and/or Novocaine injection, giving (or, more specifically. Two years later she co-starred in her second movie, Shoot the Moon, starring Whitney Anderson. So, when Rihanna, ASAP Rocky and Jonathan Majors all pose, In late 2021, I was at an event for young Black professionals at Harvard Business School. When Tommy mentions that Martin and Gina could've asked him for a loan since he got a raise at his job, Gina snaps at him ". Tommy protests that Martin shouldn't be walking on his ankle, only for Martin to say he isn't; "You're gonna carry me, Scoopy!". Waters: Judyann Elder. ", Brother Shebazz sharing with Martin his belief that he was arrested as part of The Man's conspiracy, and Martin dismissing him with "It's just you. The little girl telling Pam "Don't let me catch your face in the street!". Pam attempting to punch Cole after he wonders why they still can't get married. Cole commenting that Gina didn't look pregnant the day before after Martin shows him and Tommy the baby. Martin turns on the TV for the following announcement: Martin attempts to explain to Cole how he and Gina are trying to give each other space, and Cole still doesn't get it. The series failed to attract an audience and was canceled in June 1980. Pam agrees to be Cole's date to the class reunion, but she quickly gets fed up. Martin's fake laughter when Ricky tries to cozy up to Gina. CRAZY?" Gina's clumsy attempt to use Spanish while trying to contact Luis the landlord. Hemphill returned to Asheville two years later and got a job in a factory manufacturing nylons. One of the other acts auditioning was a man who was singing "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountains When She Comes" while juggling apples and biting into them. news 382 on now. Martin's "Air Wack" attire, and Tommy and Cole's (off-screen) reactions to seeing him wearing it. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Gina: Tisha Campbell. A candidate for the talent show pulls off a pretty impressive dance routine, and receives enthusiastic applause from Tommy, Gina, and Pam. Martin's reaction to listening to Gina's mother's attorney's phone message (which leads him to assume Gina is planning to divorce him) is to cry "Mama! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The following year, Hemphill was cast in her own sitcom, One in a Million. Pam tries to sweetly tell the girl she'll hand it over, only for the girl to run back to her mother and insult Pam by referring to her as "the lady with the fake hair.". Gina's attempts to keep Martin from finding out about the boot on her car, not knowing Martin already knows. Gina: Tisha Campbell. After Alesha's audition is a success, Martin asks Alesha where his money is as they leave. It then turns out that Cole agreed to let Barkley host the show for a week. Waters replies with a refusing "Nadine" before giving in and asking Martin to come over to him. Cole slurping his drink loudly while he, Martin, and Gina are watching a mystery movie. Martin and Gina try to enjoy their respective bachelor parties, but find themselves imagining married life five years down the road. At some point, Cole ventures out of the bathroom, only to go running back inside after Sergeant Strong screams at Martin. Martin explaining how he sprained his ankle by telling Gina he did a reverse slam dunk and flew through the air "like Jordan," only to come down hard on his ankle. Martin and Gina's stakeout for Tommy and Pam. Martin making a complete fool of himself at the dinner. Gina: Tisha Campbell. They rely on tropes about Black women being ghetto, uncivilized, and unattractive; stereotypes that Black women still have to fight against everyday. Who was big shirley on martin. ", Officer Otis at a nightclub checking patrons. Gina's child-like glee when she figures out that Tommy and Pam hooked up, and that Tommy was acting on Martin's advice. Hustle Man then claims he isn't Hustle Man, but "Hustle Marcellus," much to Martin's frustration. "Martin" Love T.K.O. not only did the jury decided his fate three hours earlier, but the court fees he's ordered to pay cost more than the original ticket itself, get knocked out of his shoes (and both were left on the ropes), deciding to sleep on the couch when Gina grows tired of his bad dreams, by telling him she sometimes walks around naked, The lights going off at Martin's apartment right after he tells Gina that they need at least 30 days before they do anything, Martin tries to blame Gina for everything they were doing, decides to make a quick break from the apartment, Cole pours a ridiculous amount out for the "homies" who have died, finish working together to expose Monique, an angry, growling, barely-understandable voice. Martin telling Gina to put her "funky sneakers" out in the hallway after it seems like he's suggesting they have sex when he gets back. Nikos trying to persuade Martin to buy the Hoshitashi by filming his mouth telling Martin to "Buy me, Martin" and quickly getting found out. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [2], Loosely based on Eric Monte's 1975 film Cooley High, the series follows the adventures of three teenaged boys: Raj (Ernest Thomas), Rerun (Fred Berry), and Dwayne (Haywood Nelson). Hustle Man pitching "free-range chicken" to Martin, who ultimately (and rudely) rejects his offer despite everyone else's protests. Martin's wary look as Gina slices knives together. Broadcast history [ edit] Martin and Gina decide to have a quiet night at home to rekindle their love passion. When Gina remarks that someone has to bring home the bacon, Martin quips back that "the only bacon we got is bakin' soda!". When Pam complains that the Golden Palace is six hours away, Gina replies ", Martin's new (and ridiculously awful) haircut, as well as his new name: "Shaquille Sunflower.". While Martin and Tommy are rehearsing with Alesha, Tommy tells her she has "throw your drawers into it! Martin Lawrence. The African prince's aide commenting, in their native language, how big Gina's head is. Mama Payne's reaction to receiving Lonnie's "blessing.". Meanwhile, Tommy and Pam decide to see other people. He played a beatboxing alien in Men in Black II (2002) alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. which they named "Marty Mart's Meat Loaf & Waffles". Sheneneh panicking after learning there's a mouse in Martin's apartment. Martin couldn't kick him off the stage fast enough. Sergeant Strong gives Martin a very strong handshake. He then tells Cole to remind him to "give you an ass-whupping later," to which Cole takes out a pen and paper and asks "What time's good for you?" "Martin" starred stand-up comic, Martin Lawrence, in addition to Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Tichina Arnold. Gina's exasperated reaction as Martin works out for himself that if he disregards driving laws while driving Gina's car. But he was hit with a MAJOR bombshell when soon after his joining of the show, it hadwas canceled. Cole then inadvertently causes Martin and Gina to miss the ending of the movie, and he tells the couple that the maid was the culprit, causing Martin to reply there wasn't a maid in the whole movie. When Michaelangelo objects to being kicked out of his gallery, Martin and Pam share a snicker before chorusing "Somebody done told him wrong!" Martin being rude to a customer, assuming she asked him a question because he's black. Officer Warren mocking Martin's earlier suggestion to act tough when faced with burglars. movies 181 on now. Shirley Caddell The Big Bounce The Big Bounce . ", The episode ends with an actual ghost appearing and telling the gang to "Get to steppin'!". It worksuntil he's asked a question and then Cole gets on the phone and screws things up. After the visit, Hemphill returned to her job in Asheville but decided to pursue a career in comedy instead. Cole realizing that there's more than one hospital in Detroit, much to Martin and Gina's annoyance. ", When Tommy tells Gina his gift for the Paynes is being wrapped at his job, Gina glares at him and says "In that case, we ain't got no gift, man! Martin giving Nipsy two cigars, "one for the baby I'm having, one for the baby you havin'. Gina's vacation is no sensation when Martin takes her to "Chilligan's Island," a resort he's seen advertised on the back of a cereal box. 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. It's topped off with Cole moving up front and causing the car to reverse and crash, prompting everyone to say "AW, DAMN!". When Tommy asserts he's a grown man, Martin tells him "I'm a grown man, too!" The couple then jump around in a panic while Martin frets at Gina. ", run around the apartment, put on a jacket, grab his and Gina's wedding photo, and run out the apartment. Waters: J.A. Martin returns to find his apartment redecorated, and the redecorator---Gina---with plans for their relationship. He sends two away for looking ugly, checks the pockets of a man who takes out his guns while Otis is checking him, and forces a woman in a revealing top to "pay for the midgets" and asking to "shake one of those hands.". Who played in. Martin tricking the rest of the gang into leaving his apartment by saying Hustle Man has burgers. Martin fussing over his shrunken Grant Hill jersey, which Miss Mini washed believing the autograph on it to be dirt. Mr. Jim: John Wesley. The Life and Sad Ending of Strother Martin The Life and Sad Ending 183K subscribers Subscribe 703 15K views 1 year ago Mini bio of the life of actor Strother Martin who is perhaps best. However, before her legend grows, she is briefly seen in the Season 2 episode "Got to Be There." Her body is shown while she is asleep on Martin's couch after a party. Martin distracting Gina long enough to throw away a piece of steak he believes to be poisoned. You know what Im saying? After Martin tries to get people to recognize him at the unemployment office, a mean older man snaps at him: "Man, sit yo' ass down!". She was also a regular at The Laugh Factory comedy club in Los Angeles. ", Gina fretting to Pam over how attractive Mrs. Bozack is, even saying "She could be Miss USA! When Gina goes on about shoes, Martin eventually imagines her voice as gibberish and gets the funniest discombobulated expression. Martin then remarks that Miss Mini probably thought it was Pam and had it branded. The next we see Martin, he's sitting in the radio station looking stupid while a shirtless man lays on his desk. Cole undoes everything by turning on the TV, causing Cameron to wake up and start crying again. thots 293 on now. And his name was "Buckwhite." Martin asking Gina if Pam's cousin is Saint Bernard or half Cocker Spaniel. October 14, 1995 30m. When Pam wonders how they'll react to seeing Tommy in the condition (they believe) he's in. When Martin figures it's time to change Cameron's diapers, he asks Tommy to do the honors. Martin getting Gina to admit that, between himself and Keith Washington, he's the one, Martin and Tommy acting out how Cole should stand up to his mother, which includes Martin, acting as Cole, telling Big Shirley to "take the paper bag off yo' head.". The first marriage counselor the Paynes see ends up fanboy-ing over Martin, much to Gina's annoyance. Cole comes back with the pizza. But then Cole says Tommy told Martin he could keep the bag, at which Tommy tells Cole to get away from him while Martin touts Cole as a genius. And Shirley Hemphill called me and asked me how I was doing. Hemphill had been a star of Whats Happening Now! 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. Tommy, while fleeing from the angry husband, tells Martin to cover for him and Martin declares that "It's on" if anyone else interrupts his game, but when the husband approaches him and questions him about where Tommy went. After seeing Pam, Dr. Martin joking that Big Shirley ate one too many Doritos and popped. The episode ends with the gang all rushing to the bathroom. Martin takes a bite, then. Written by Tanya: Angelle Brooks. Martin tells Hustle Man to get lost and "Watch my dust" as he drives off, only to find that his car isn't moving. Martin representing himself and his friends. Martin Lawrence. ", I wrote this for you even though I still want to grab a handful of that weave and just kiss you until you say >"Ow! After Martin makes a snark about Pam "getting a new leash on life," Pam tells the INS agent that Martin's just upset that he was too short to be ring-bearer. When Pam suggests that Gina act more like Mama Payne, Gina replies she can't grow a mustache. The King Beef (another character played by. "Uptown Friday Night" Hemphill attended Hill Street School and Stephens-Lee High School, and later won an athletics scholarship to Morristown College where she majored in physical education. ; in the latter her character is co-owner of the restaurant where she works. Martin Lawrence. Mama Jama: Armelia McQueen. Hustle Man, Bruh-Man, Stan, Dragonfly Jones, Ms. Gerri, Buckwhite, Nipsey, and Big Shirley. Martin eating the snack bar Pam had in her knapsack. 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