Gina overhearing Mama Payne beating up Martin because she incorrectly believes that Martin killed Ruby. His girlfriend and eventual wife, Gina, puts up with him --. 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In the Season 1 episode "Baby It's Cole'd Here"(#10), Cole and Martin's friendship is put to the test as Cole, after an argument with his overbearing mother Maddie Brown (Miss Laura Hayes) in which she kicks him out and he's forced to temporarily stay with Martin, who tries to get him to stand wp to his mom, as he also tries to get him out of his place by getting Cole reconcile with his mother so she could invite him to move back home with her. After a group of guys put their drinks down on Martin and Gina's table and Gina asks for a drink, Martin gestures to the drinks and says "Pick one, babe!". This causes Gina to say ", Martin insisting to Gina that "I was the only one who could beat, Martin complains to Gina about his shirt turning green and saying he doesn't want to go out looking like, Mama Payne confronting Gina about allegedly plotting to kill Martin, then threatening to knock out her teeth so she looks like a Halloween pumpkin and calling Gina "thick thighs" as she stalks out, commenting she's still pissed about, Pam replying Martin's "not sitting, he's just short" as Gina complains that, whenever, Gina points out that Mama Payne throws out her sexy underwear and leaves her less-appealing underwear, saying "Bikini underwear are for skeezers!". When Tommy wants to stay behind and cozy up to an attractive woman, Martin cautions to check for an Adam's apple. He passed away in 2021 due to complications from diabetes. Martin being bored out of his skull at the shoe store. When Hustle Man brings the Rapping Chihuahua onto Martin's show and Martin recognizes him, he says ", Hustle Man then gives a shout-out to "Hustle Mama" and his "Hustle-ettes.". Mama Jama: Armelia McQueen. Martin and Gina reacting in disgust to the odor caused by Cole putting on Martin's cologne. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. Martin hires an attractive maid, Ebony, whom Tommy and Cole drool over. He Say, She Say was the sixth episode of Season 4 of Martin, also the 87th overall episode of the series. 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. This exchange during "Shawntina's" performance, as Biggie and Martin look at Tommy in confusion and outrage: The ending reveals that Sheneneh was the winner of the competition. He Say, She Say Martin decides to look for Gina's friend Wallace and goes to the phone, telling the operator to run all the Wallaces in the area by him and saying he's got nothing but time because he's in a shoe store. Fortunately, they find the pin and put it back in. Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. Made better by Myra's reaction and everyone assuring her that she looks like Eartha Kitt. Martin, after quitting an all-too-brief stint as a postal worker, returns to Gina's apartment with a sack full of mail, and Pam taunts him by calling him "a munchkin trick-or-treater," leading to this exchange: Gina then gripes at him for quitting before he delivered all the mail, only for Martin to correct her by saying the sack he's carrying contains all of HIS mail. 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 ". When the DMV clerk points to where Martin has to go, Martin looks and spots the "From Scratch" line, where a few people wave at him. At the end, everyone griping at each other about the damage done to the car. Martin insisting to Gina that Pam was trying to put him in a stranglehold. When Martin says the pharmacy isn't a free clinic, the woman then lifts her skirt and shows him After Martin disrespects him, the clerk takes out a baseball bat and starts to pursue Martin, moving as slow as he did before as Martin makes a speedy getaway out of the pharmacy. When the police detectives come by, Cole thinks they're looking into stolen computers and he yells for Pam to escape. Even better, lots of coins fall to the floor, and a few other bystanders gather to collect them. Motherland: Leon Morenzie. ", Pam picks up a land mine in Sergeant Strong's hotel room. Who plays Big Shirley in Martin the sitcom? When Gina goes around collecting Martin's stuff in her apartment, Martin asks her if he did something wrong. ", is gloriously side-splitting. The mouse scurrying across the couch while Tommy and Cole are seated and listening to Martin talk about his issue with moving in with Gina. Cole mistaking the word "concubine" for "porcupine.". Martin Lawrence. This episode was one of the only times we got to hear her speak. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Gina disguising herself as a man named "Gene Natay.". Pam tricking Tommy into losing a video game they're playing. Air date 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.". May she forever rest in peace after the beautiful job shes done. The trashcan just bounces off the window and falls to the floor. 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. Martin getting distracted by Gina mentioning ". Sheneneh opening her door and asking Cole "Are. He then tries to get Pam give him a password, and Pam just pushes her way into the apartment. 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"). Gina then forces her to sit down and watch Martin's tape, while Pam objects. Martin and Gina's stakeout for Tommy and Pam. Who do you think you are?") and slams the door in his face. One item of note is a "Don't-let-me-catch-your-ass-in-the-street" notice from Mama Payne. Jerome was the original playa from the Himalayaaaaas. Big Shirley Is Coming 31,061 views Jan 16, 2020 543 Dislike Share Save The Martin Channel 49.5K subscribers Subscribe Antwan Azhar Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrV. Waters: Judyann Elder. When Martin asks her to remember all the good things he did for people, Gina clearly strains to do so. The rat from "Romantic Weekend" returns, and Martin engages it in another hysterical fightand clearly wins, since it's shown that he and Pam cooked the thing and ate some of it. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Whether its BTS or Blackpink, there are so many options out the, For many film aficionados, its the most wonderful time of year. Martin's response to Cole telling him "I'll see you in Hell": In order to repair his friendships, Martin goes on the radio and reveals that, before he met Gina, he tried to sleep with Sheneneh. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Gina and Pam go to see Jerome, who has some ticketsonly to find that the tickets are from 1973, to which Jerome mentions was his year. ", After the Paynes are forced to live outside their apartment building (Luis gives their apartment to another couple who pays him more money), a homeless man comes up and puts some coins into Gina's cup of coffee, much to her annoyance, then offers to buy her couch in exchange for his jacket, but then decides he doesn't like the couch and moves on. The episode ends with Martin attempting to attack Reverend Love, only to be held back by Tommy. Waters cracks his back. 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. Officer Warren mocking Martin's earlier suggestion to act tough when faced with burglars. When you add the size component, the result is a dehumanizing performance of disgust, shame, and malice towards fat Black women. Hustle Man then claims he isn't Hustle Man, but "Hustle Marcellus," much to Martin's frustration. Martin's hesitation over laying down on a bed of needles to prove his faith. Tommy tells Martin and Cole that Gina would never kill her husband for any amount of money. Gina quickly recognizes it's a lie, though. Myra: Bebe Drake. Pam on the stand: Nearly calls her "Beady-bead" while calling her to the stand, makes fun of her "naturally-looking hair", and causes her to have a breakdown over Martin bullying her about not having a man. In 1987, he landed his first acting role ever on Whats Happening Now, alongside Shirley and the rest of the cast. entitled What's Happening Now! Big Shirley Showed Up on IG Live! Meanwhile, Tommy and Pam decide to see other people. titled What's Happening Now!! You'd have to be a special piece of work to keep up with Stan, her swindling, slick-talking significant other. Martin correctly guessing Gina wants something after she gives him a massage and cooks him dinner. Pam: Tichina Arnold. [2][3], By 1976, Hemphill's stand-up routine started to get noticed and caught the attention of casting agent Joan Murray. Marian: Roxanne Reese. Everyone acting silly in an attempt to stop Tommy from supposedly proposing to Aquanetta. He was originally going to voice The Grizz in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013) but left during pre-production of the game with Fred Tatasciore replacing him. And Cole mistaking a cow's mooing for another animal. Fun fact: This episode was written by John Ridley, who recently won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave! Pam telling Cole to get away from her after he doesn't get the suggestion that Martin and Gina want to have sex. Gina finding one of her old sweaters and complaining about how Pam had it the whole time, much to Martin's annoyance. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. When Gina comes home and sees the maids, she tells Martin "Too bad they can't stay" and tells the maids to leave. Pam's impression of the leprechaun from the Lucky Charms commercials. After working the Los Angeles comedy club circuit, her routine eventually attracted attention leading to her being cast in guest starring roles on television. From Quiz: Martin's Wuzzzup Quiz 4 Stan left the radio station because he was being pursued by the IRS. Tommy calmly, and repeatedly, pointing out to Martin that Gina's going to hurt him for his words on the radio. ", When Tommy tries to put the moves on the twins and states his astrological sign and height, Martin cuts in with "Jobless, Tommy!". Cole trying to rein in Mama Payne, his mother, and another elderly woman when they start arguing, only for Mama Payne to threaten to hit him, followed by his mother chiding him for speaking disrespectfully to Mama Payne. Cole Brown, (born March 30, 1967) who is, along with Tommy Strawn (Thomas Mikal Ford), is one of Martin's two best friends from childhood, is a main character who appears on Martin. ", The episode ends with an actual ghost appearing and telling the gang to "Get to steppin'!". The only problem is that he must move to Los Angeles, where the show will be taped. Martin must choose either Tommy or Cole to be his best man; Pam and Gina search for a bridesmaid's dress. Cole dancing with one of Martin's guests and then asking a couple of questions. Definitely top 10 material. She appearedin an hilarious Martin episode, portraying the wife of actor, Hawthorne James (a.k.a. Show more To save a movie theater, Martin holds a benefit featuring black TV and movie actors from the 1970s. Martin referring to Gina's mother's attorney as "Chris Darden.". Martin's reaction to Gina's suggestion that he go down to the unemployment office. Martin's "Air Wack" attire, and Tommy and Cole's (off-screen) reactions to seeing him wearing it. Martin distracting Gina long enough to throw away a piece of steak he believes to be poisoned. Michael Carrington When Martin comes home and Gina (wearing plastic around her shoes because Miss Mini threatened her against messing up her housecleaning) chides him for leaving his gym shoes on the floor, he asserts he's going to leave his shoes wherever he wantsthen asks if Miss Mini is still in the apartment. Sheneneh offers to give Gina some replacement tickets in exchange for Pam singing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." Martin going berserk on a dummy while demonstrating to Gina, Tommy, and Cole how to fight a burglar. Menu. When Cameron continues to cry, Cole suggests that one of them should sing the baby ", Martin starts to tell Cameron his unique take on the story about the three bears, which includes "the meanest bear of 'em allPam Bear. What he lacked in melanin, he made up for in swag he didn't show up often, but when he did he, kept it all the way real. Sean LampkinJuliette JeffersYonda DavisRichard Trask ", run around the apartment, put on a jacket, grab his and Gina's wedding photo, and run out the apartment. Amanda, the head of the league, then questions Sheneneh about her husband, and Sheneneh and Laquita confirm his infidelity. Martin relents, but then violently attempts to get a magazine, only to be stopped by the security guard. Throughout her career, Hemphill performed her stand-up routine on a number of popular TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, A&E's An Evening at the Improv, BET's Black Comedy Showcase and Black Comedy Tonight. Martin telling everyone to get out after being interrupted from watching the boxing match all night. After the sergeant lets go, Martin, shocked, asks "What the hell's wrong with you, man? before storming to the back. The next woman turns out to be someone he made love to and never called again ("I sat by the phone for two years, Martin! She was like a big sister: I dont want you moving in with nobody. Carla: Dominique Jennings. One of the barbers at Martin's shop. Roscoe and his friends gambling underage at Ginas apartment. Martin bargaining with God to let Tommy recover by promising to be a better person. Otis, the old ass-whoppin' security guard. After he and Gina break up, an angry Martin draws a mustache on a picture of Gina as revenge for Gina earlier commenting about Mama Payne's mustache. Martin and Tommy visiting Varnell Hill's green room, where they interact with a number of celebrities. Martin telling Cole about his new apartment, "This place is so small, you have to go outside to change your mind! [11] A year before her death, Hemphill appeared in an episode of The Jenny Jones Show in a What's Happening!! Martin's "happy dance" after finding out he can make lots of money from the cuckoo clock because it was built by Benjamin Banneker. Gina grabbing the rude bus station attendant and slamming his face repeatedly against the glass after he refuses to give change is both this and awesome. 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. CRAZY?" The episode ends with Martin calling Mr. Oaks and trying to bargain with him for a new car, even suggesting a skateboard. When Dr. Born Died December 10, 1999 (52) Add to list Photos 26 Known for What's Happening!! Sheneneh then has a brief encounter with a dimwitted woman whom she sends packing. Photo: Lionsgate/Tyler Perry Company/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. Gina demands to know what took Martin so long to get out of the bar, and Martin replies they had a two-drink minimum. After he and Pam get lost in the woods, Martin laments he's in the ". But they are constantly being interrupted by their friends before the fun begins. Sean LampkinJuliette JeffersYonda DavisRichard Trask . 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'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! During the series finale, he becomes engaged to Shanise, as he and Martin's friendship is also put to the test when Martin and Gina were initially not exactly approving of he dating her because of her dimwittedness. "Uptown Friday Night" "I accidentally brought my ass to the DMV. When the gang (sans Martin) returns to Pam's apartment, it turns out Cole has been injected with a tranquilizer back at the mental hospital. Mama Payne says Martin's head is as big as it was the day he was born. At dinner, Taheim angrily questions the others about why a dish has to be called "black-eyed peas" and stalks off. tech 94 . Doubly so since, if you look closely, you can tell he's wrestling with a dummy in certain shots. When Gina tells him to renew his driver's license at the DMV, Martin replies that just because she's having a bad day doesn't mean she needs to throw "big words" at him. After the angry black man calls himself "Aggravated Man,". Shirley died last Thursday, Sept. 16, 21 days after her husband of 69 years, Jack, after a long battle with cancer. After receiving the offer to host a talk show, Martin's stoked ego leads him to call "Buffin' Boss" and hastily quit his job buffing floors by yelling "Buff this!" Gina telling everyone they need to think about Tommy, then asking if they want some snacks. Cole undoes everything by turning on the TV, causing Cameron to wake up and start crying again. movies 181 on now. ", When her cousin Alesha tells Martin she watches his show, Pam cracks that they cancelled ". Martin saying his ears broke the fall of the cans. Martin getting into a brief scuffle with Miss Gerri in church. Patrice: Vivica Fox. The series was a modest hit for ABC but was beset with behind the scene problems. When the trio of thieves crash the club and orders everyone to raise their hands, When Cole lets slip that he has Gina's diamond earrings in his sock as one of the thieves walks by and then demands he hand over the earrings, Tommy tells her to "Just shoot him.". When Pam asks if that means he'll stop insulting her, Martin asks God if he can still crack on Pam. Martin putting a chain and a flashing light on the refrigerator. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. ! Shes very smart, she invested her money, and Shirleys just a real good woman, Lawrence says. "P-Funk" demolishing the wall in search of her money. Mama Payne bursting into the Paynes' apartment, decked out in soldier gear, and storming around looking for "the body" as Gina just sits by with a longsuffering expression. When Pam tells Martin to stop talking so she can watch a soap opera on TV, Martin tells her to turn it off because "I hate to see a grown man cry.". His response? Loud, unapologetic, independent, and fabulous, Martin's entrepreneurial neighbor had a big mouth and a big personality to match. Cole realizing that there's more than one hospital in Detroit, much to Martin and Gina's annoyance. And when Martin answers the door, he and Gina see Cole standing there holding up his arms defensively. Many comedians, notably Dave Chappelle, have, The truth is that caricatures of Black womanhood from men are usually more harmful to women. Luckily, Tommy gets free and exits Sheneneh's apartment just as Martin shows up. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Martin's expression when Gina tells him they're at the wrong address. The other detectives laughing at Martin after he admits he helped the robber rob his apartment. When Gina explains that her parents are visiting and she doesn't want her father to know that Martin sleeps at her apartment, Martin grabs a picture of Gina's father, puts it down on the coffee table in front of himself and Gina; and kisses Gina while pretending that Dr. Cole's long pause with the rest of the gang after Martin calls and tells him not to tell Gina what happened. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ", Martin complaining that one network acted like he was banned, which is an, Gina watching Martin's tape and expressing hope that he's alive because "I'm going to snap your neck.". When Gina finally admits she's out of cash, the psychic replies "It's gone.". ", Martin calling a man who bumps into him "Wesley" and then telling him "You better head for the. After Martin insults her after thanking her for defending him against his stalker, Pam decides to leave him tied to the bed. Martin Lawrence. as the gang tries to convince him to go get them a pizza. Gina threatening the park ranger after he says they have to recite the Ranger's Oath. When Martin hides in the kitchen but ends up tearing off his drawers and Dr. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Before Nick Cannon and the Wayans Brothers, Martin Lawrence donned whiteface as Gina's super-bro-y co-worker who always seemed to magically appear at parties, extra hype. It's funnier when you remember his line about "coming up into people's apartments unannounced will surely get a cap in yo' ass!". Martin hollering about how there aren't any black people present and yelling for "my Latino brothers," complete with going "Andale! Hemphill was born in Asheville, North Carolina, to Richard and Mozella Hemphill. games 135 on now. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. When asked by Pam how her date with Leon went, Gina characterizes Leon as "a psycho-religious, sexually-repressed ex-con. ", Cole leading the other patients in doing his bird call, and telling them "Thank you very much,". Afterward Hemphill spent most of the early 1980s working in nightclubs around the U.S. and making occasional guest appearances on TV shows, including The Love Boat and Trapper John, M.D.. Brethren No. After he and Mary are denied shelter at the inn, Joseph expresses his belief that it'll be like that for the next 2000 years. Cole casually tossing Ruby's dead body into a box Martin is holding before Martin and Gina leave to find a replacement. became a staple of black '90s lexicon. As Tommy prepares to tell Martin he and Pam got together, Gina runs back out with a camera, preparing to take a photo of Martin's reaction. Amanda: Ann Weldon. After Brother Claus is reunited with his wife and he reveals the weapons he had were actually toys, Martin gripes about the whole thing and pulls out the pin on a grenadeonly for Brother Claus to reveal the grenade is real. Pam: Tichina Arnold. ", 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! Next episode Only for him to point out his Black wife. After smelling Cole's bad breath, Martin asks "Are you wearing the cologne or did you drink it? 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!". And get your neck fixed! Cameos include Pam Grier, Ja'net DuBois, Dick Anthony Williams and Whitman Mayo. The King Beef (another character played by. 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. She then helps an upset, dirtied Gina out of the chute. An old mack from waaaaay back. An autopsy determined that Hemphill died of kidney failure. He was scarcely seen and this was his only line, but he spoke to all of our souls, saying what we'd like to say to everyone who needs to get out of our faces. Martin's quiet "Oh, damn!" Thus replies Martin: Cole mistaking a heart monitor for a radio and turning it on, causing the patient the gang believes is Tommy to convulse. Martin calls after her that "It's Cleveland, Ohio! Martin's Christmas-Kwanzaa special goes off splendidly---until "Brotha Claus" threatens to blow up the station. When Sheneneh comes in with Cameron, she explains to Gina that she found Cameron, who was crying "like he saw [Pam] without no makeup," earning herself a threatening look from Pam. ", While playing "Homeo" in the play and Pam, playing Juliet's handmaiden, comes out and asks what's going on, Martin tells Gina "Juliet, watch outthere's a grizzly bear behind you.". Martin fussing over his shrunken Grant Hill jersey, which Miss Mini washed believing the autograph on it to be dirt. ", The rest of the gang shunning Cole for emitting "hungry aromas.". Otis making quick work of Donny and Clyde is hysterical and awesome. BEELZEBUB, I REBUKE YOU! This line gets tweeted, like, 100 times a day. Cole's proposal of a "take-in" restaurant. Mrs. Rodriguez: Angelina Estrada. A security guard brings Cole before Martin and tells him that Cole actually tried to flush himself down the toilet. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', Stan mishearing Martin trying to tell him he caught a cold from Cole. In 1976, she landed the role of brassy waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!!. Pam: Tichina Arnold. The episode ends with Dr. And yes, this was complete with, Another woman is attracted to him and is beautiful and sweet, but Martin was turned off by her, While Lonnie is choking during Martin and Gina's row in the restaurant, Martin tells him to not worry because "It's just the Lord calling you home.". He had a total of maybe 16 lines for the show's entire run. Valentino then states that Pam's breath smelled like a bag of armpits. Sheneneh scaring away a rude woman after arriving for the audition for. Tommy pointing out Martin's stinginess by saying that Martin buys a Christmas card, makes a photocopy of it, and sends the original back for a refund. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Martin briefly sounding like his mother as he replies to Gina, who's in the back. The African prince's aide commenting, in their native language, how big Gina's head is. ", When Martin insists to Tommy that he knows what he heard on the phone message, Cole adds "Yeah, Tommy, his ears are bigger than yoursand mine.". Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Cole on the stand: Eventually told the truth, much to Martin's chagrin, because the judge threatened to take away his, He tries to paint the arresting officer as a racist, even at one point calling him, "Sista, you can always come home. After Gina agrees to check his temperature, Martin raises his butt into position. The little girl telling Pam "Don't let me catch your face in the street!". Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 - December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress . When giving everyone "a cap" of water from a single water bottle to drink, after being given his cap. He eventually gets all the men in the restaurant to leave with him. Martin finally settles on a job buffing floors at the unemployment office, and the episode ends with his floor buffer spinning out of control, knocking over chairs in the waiting area. Martin commenting that the mouse looks like "a damn alcoholic. Cole commenting that Gina didn't look pregnant the day before after Martin shows him and Tommy the baby. Martin goes as far as to get a guy to bring in a crowd of strangers to be his studio audience. Martin buys his infant cousin Cameron a "Player of the Year" outfit. Martin then wonders what good's that going to do him, and Sean reasons he can take blows for Martin. When Martin insists that Gina push him out her apartment window, Gina warns him to not tempt her. Gina finding Big Shirley's large bra in Martin's apartment. Martin, Gina, Pam and Tommy travel to a tropical island to escape family bickering. Otis waking up Gina and Pam who are sleeping on the couch. 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