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Cast & Crew

John Bowman
executive producer
81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Samm-Art Williams
executive producer
78 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Martin Lawrence
executive producer
52 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Topper Carew
executive producer
27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Gerren Keith

113 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Tony Singletary

8 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Chuck Vinson

3 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Marian Deaton

3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Stan Lathan

2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Terri McCoy

2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: William H. Brown

1 Episode, 1996 - 1996

Written By

John Bowman
created by / writer / story / written by
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Topper Carew
created by
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Martin Lawrence
created by / story / written by
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Bentley Kyle Evans
writer / story
14 Episodes, 1992 - 1996: Kenny Buford
writer / written by
11 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Jacque Edmonds
writer
11 Episodes, 1993 - 1996: Diane Burroughs
writer
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Joey Gutierrez
writer
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Teri Schaffer
writer
10 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Jane Milmore
writer / teleplay / written by
9 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Billy Van Zandt
writer / teleplay / written by
9 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Darice Rollins

8 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Michael Carrington
writer
8 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Cheryl Holliday
writer
7 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Michael Ajakwe Jr.
writer
7 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Bennie R. Richburg Jr.
teleplay / writer
6 Episodes, 1992 - 1994: Samm-Art Williams

5 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Barry Vigon
writer
5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Tom Walla
writer
5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: David Wyatt
writer / story
4 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Sandy Frank
writer
3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: John Ridley
writer
3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Matt Wickline
writer
3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Phil Kellard
written by
3 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Tom Moore
written by
3 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Charles Proctor

3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Lisa Rosenthal
writer
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Myra J.
teleplay
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Bill Braunstein

1 Episode, 1993 - 1993: Bruce Ferber
writer
1 Episode, 1993 - 1993: Matthew Diamond

1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Doreen Spicer
writer
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Guy Torry

1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Darcel Blagmon
writer
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Paul Wales

1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Kenneth Whack

1 Episode, 1997 - 1997: Ray 'Cory' Daniels

Episodes, null - null

Cast

Martin Lawrence
Martin Payne / Sheneneh Jenkins / Jerome / Edna 'Mama' Payne / Roscoe / King Beef / Bob / Elroy / Various / Voice of Announcer
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Tisha Campbell
Gina Waters-Payne / Gina Waters
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Thomas Mikal Ford
Tommy Strawn
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Carl Anthony Payne II
Cole Brown
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Tichina Arnold
Pamela James
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Garrett Morris
Stan Winters
55 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Jon Gries
Shawn McDermott
54 Episodes, 1992 - 1994: Sean Lampkin
Nipsey
28 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Kymberly Newberry
Bernice / Saleslady
15 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Reginald Ballard
Brother Man
13 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Bentley Kyle Evans
Caller #1 / Man / Titus / Announcer / Bentley / Man #1 / Radio Announcer / TV Announcer / TV Voice-over
12 Episodes, 1992 - 1996: Trish Penix
Sharice
12 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Jeri Gray
Ms. Geri / Registrant / Woman #1
11 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Kellita Smith
Tracy
10 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Adrian Tibbs
Lil' Dawg / Little Dawg / Little Dog
10 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Ray Massara
Buckwhite
9 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Angelina Estrada
Gloria Rodriguez
8 Episodes, 1994 - 1994: Maura McDade
Shanise McGillicuddy
7 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Tracy Morgan
Hustle Man
7 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: John Wesley
Mr. Jim
7 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Kenneth Whack
Kenji / Bow Legged Lou / Heckler
7 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Judyann Elder
Nadine Waters
6 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Roxanne Reese
Marian / Female Patron
6 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: Myra J.
Caller #2 / Caller #1 / Female Caller / Ma Duke
6 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Bennie R. Richburg Jr.
Caller #2 / Bennie / Caller #1 / Male Caller / TV Voice-over
6 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Jane Milmore
Caller #2 / Caller #4 / TV Voice-over / White Couple
5 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Luis Antonio Ramos
Luis / Mr. Lopez / Raul
4 Episodes, 1993 - 1996: Michael Colyar
Mr. Whitaker
4 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Laura Hayes
Maddie Brown
4 Episodes, 1992 - 1996: David Alan Grier
Rev. Leon Lonnie Love
4 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Yolanda 'Yo-Yo' Whittaker
Keylolo
4 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: LaWanda Page
Evelyn Porter
4 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Simbi Kali
Laquita
4 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Bebe Drake
Myra
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1994: J.A. Preston
Dr. Cliff Waters
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Victoria Morsell
Secretary / The Secretary / Woman in Crowd
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Ellia English
Mrs. Booker
3 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: Jeris Poindexter
Mr. Booker
3 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: Fred Pinkard
Mr. Oldman
3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Tracy Coley
Blues Singer / Jingle Singer / Patron #1
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Eric Anderson
Waiter
3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Arthur Reggie III
Arthur / Boy #2
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Elvin Ivory
Stage Manager / Avery
3 Episodes, 1995 - 1995: Ron Recasner
Sherman Oaks
2 Episodes, 1995 - 1995: Lynn Whitfield
Ellen
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Tangie Ambrose
Sonya
2 Episodes, 1995 - 1995: Phil Morris
Jim Bozack / Sterling Sweets
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Thomas Hearns
Tommy Hearns
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Marta DuBois
Maria Rodriguez
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Al Fann
Good Mission Man / Moving Man
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Ted Lange
Issac Washington
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Mike Hagerty
Santa Claus / The Plumber
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Tommy Davidson
Varnel Hill
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Dennis Singletary
Poindexter
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: James Lesure
Guy / Kalvin Kani
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1996: John Toles-Bey
Brother Shabazz / Pearlie
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Lark Voorhies
Nicole
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Buddy Lewis
Aggravated Man / Man #1
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: Francesca P. Roberts
Judge Wheatley
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1994: Billy 'Sly' Williams
Audience Member #2 / Dexter Carrington
2 Episodes, 1995 - 1996: Lee Weaver
Bus Boy / Old Man
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Cheryl Holliday
Ruby / Woman Caller
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: David Jean Thomas
Angry Man / Angry Man #2
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1994: Howard McCrary
Keyboard Player
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Lenny Wolpe
Loafer
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Don Dolan
Older Cop / Security Guard
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Kimberly Brooks
Angie / Woman #1
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Ernie Lee Banks
Man #3 / Santa
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight
2 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: Stacii Jae Johnson
Girlfriend / Patron #4
2 Episodes, 1995 - 1995: Chris Rock
Chris Rock / Valentino Watson
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Monica Allison
Brenda
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Anthony Johnson
Clyde / LaFonne
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Reno Wilson
Sonny
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Donnie Simpson
D'Andre Simpson / Donnie Simpson
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Devika Parikh
King Beef Girl #1
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Tony Cox
Bennie / Mr. Johnson
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Janine Michelle
King Beef Girl #2
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Lamont Johnson
Loudmouth / Man #2
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Billy Van Zandt
Jeffrey / White Couple
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Patricia McBride
King Beef Girl #3
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Jennifer K. Lee
Actress / Beauty #2 / Model
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Valdez Flagg
Man in Other Car / Stage Manager
2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994: Armelia McQueen
Mama Jama
1 Episode, 1994 - 1994: Merrin Dungey
Monique
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Gary Coleman
Mad Dog No Good
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Marla Gibbs
Miss Minnie
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Michole Briana White
Thelma
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Alex Datcher
Vanessa
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Steve Park
Mr. Jones
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: The Notorious B.I.G.
Self
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Charles Barkley
Self
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Iona Morris
Allison Jones
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Sy Richardson
Boss Man
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds
Self
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Mr. T
Mr. Jenkins
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Karen Lynn Scott
Aquanetta
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Larry B. Scott
Clyde
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Sherman Hemsley
Mr. Washington
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996

Produced By

Mark J. Greenberg
producer / line producer / co-executive producer
105 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: David Knoller
executive in charge of production
81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Bentley Kyle Evans
co-executive producer / producer
78 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Sandy Frank
co-executive producer
54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Cheryl Holliday
co-producer / producer
54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Matt Wickline
co-executive producer
54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Terry Crotzer
producer / associate producer
52 Episodes, 1992 - 1994: Maureen Milmore
associate producer / coordinating producer
52 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Bennie R. Richburg Jr.
producer / co-producer
41 Episodes, 1992 - 1994: Barry Vigon
supervising producer / co-executive producer
31 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Tom Walla
supervising producer / co-executive producer
31 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Walter Barnett
producer
27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Jane Milmore
co-executive producer
27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Billy Van Zandt
co-executive producer
27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Phil Kellard
co-executive producer
27 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Tom Moore
co-executive producer
27 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Jacque Edmonds
supervising producer
27 Episodes, 1995 - 1996: Kenny Buford
supervising producer / co-executive producer / co-producer
25 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Lisa Rosenthal
supervising producer
11 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Michael Carrington
producer / co-producer
5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Robert Lawrence
co-executive producer / associate producer / producer
4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Rae Proctor
associate producer
4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Teri Schaffer
co-producer
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Kenneth Whack
associate producer
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Bruce Richmond
associate producer
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Robert Lawrence
producer
1 Episode, 1997 - 1997

Music

Bill Maxwell

105 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Paul Jackson Jr.

18 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Greg Poree

18 Episodes, 1992 - 1993

Cinematography

William Updegraff

54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Gary W. Scott

52 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Alan Keath Walker

27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993

Sound

Ralph L. Davis
sound
90 Episodes, 1993 - 1996: Rick Himot
re-recording mixer / post production sound
24 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Charles Bruce
supervising sound editor / re-recording mixer
24 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Robert L. Manahan
re-recording mixer / post production sound
18 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Bob Lowe
sound mixer / audio mixer
11 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Mike Clark
audio mixer / sound mixer
6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Anthony Constantini
re-recording mixer
6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Doug Gray
re-recording mixer
6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Tim Fistler
boom operator
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Mike Smith
boom operator
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Eric A. Norris
re-recording mixer
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Todd Niesen
re-recording mixer
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Craig M. Otte
sound editor
Episodes, null - null: Roy Braverman
sound effects editor
Episodes, null - null: Greg Orrante
sound mixer: A2
Episodes, null - null: Andrew Somers
sound editor
Episodes, null - null: Noel Vought
foley artist
Episodes, null - null

Editing

Mark West

56 Episodes, 1993 - 1995: Michael Weitzman

16 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Frank Mazzaro

5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997

Casting Director

Eileen Mack Knight

54 Episodes, 1992 - 1994: Chemin Sylvia Bernard

51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Kim Williams

27 Episodes, 1994 - 1995

Production Design

Jane Fletcher

27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Sharon Busse

Episodes, null - null

Art Direction

Sharon Busse

105 Episodes, 1993 - 1997

Set Design

Michele Sefman

10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Deborah Lakeman

6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997

Costumes

Michelle Cole

27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Sandy Ampon

5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997

Makeup

Joanetta Stowers
key makeup artist / makeup artist
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Geneva Nash Morgan
makeup department head / makeup artist
118 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: R. Christopher Biggs
special makeup effects artist
105 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Stacey Morris
hair stylist
74 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Laini Thompson
makeup artist / key makeup artist
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Jon Williams
hair stylist
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Pauletta O. Lewis
hair stylist
7 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Iraina Gibson
hair stylist
5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Andrea Young
hair stylist
5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Percy Burries
hair stylist
4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: JoAnn Stafford-Chaney
hair stylist
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Angela Johnson
makeup artist
3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Cyndi Reece-Thorne
makeup artist
2 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Phyllis Williams
makeup artist
2 Episodes, 1995 - 1996: Edna Sheen
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Joe Hailey
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995

Special Effects

Roscoe Fowler
special effects
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Robert Loftin
special effects
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

Assistant Director

Marian Deaton
associate director
119 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Nancy Sherman
associate director
9 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: John Rago
associate director
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Kenneth Shapiro
associate director
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Chuck Stream
assistant director
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996

Art Department

Tim Schultz
property master
126 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Billy Frank
property person
54 Episodes, 1994 - 1996: Patrick Poston
construction coordinator
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Tony Chavez
carpenter
9 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Neil Bowman
swing
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Ara Darakjian
swing
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Ray Massara
assistant props
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Arthur Dawson
artist
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Kristen Kelly
lead
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Kristin Kelly
lead person
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Matt Busch
storyboard artist
1 Episode, 1997 - 1997: George Atamian
set dresser
Episodes, null - null

Stunts

Carlton Holder
stunt double: Martin Lawrence
1 Episode, 1993 - 1993: Keith Woulard
stunt coordinator
Episodes, null - null

Editorial

Eric Johannsen
assistant editor
13 Episodes, 1994 - 1994

Other

Glenn Knowlton
transportation captain
Episodes, null - null

Music Department

Steve Keitt
composer: theme music
81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Joey Kibble
composer: theme music
51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Mark Kibble
composer: theme music
51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Paul Wright III
composer: main title theme / composer: theme music
51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997: Rodney Saulsberry
lead singer: "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"
1 Episode, 1993 - 1993: Roy Braverman
music editor
Episodes, null - null

Casting Department

Kim Williams
original casting
132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Tiffany A. Rose
casting assistant
22 Episodes, 1994 - 1995: Nicole Roberts
casting assistant
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Kerry Lee
specialty/featured casting
9 Episodes, 1993 - 1993: Jeanette Jones
casting assistant
3 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: Shaunda G. Jones
casting assistant
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Alpha Tyler
casting assistant
1 Episode, 1997 - 1997: Jeff Olan
extras casting
Episodes, null - null

Costume Department

Caroline B. Marx
costume supervisor
27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Donna Casey-Aira
key costumer
24 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Suzanne Flores
key costumer
24 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Michael R. Chapman
costume supervisor
5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Valari Adams
costume supervisor
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: China London
costumer
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Tracey White
costume supervisor
1 Episode, 1995 - 1995: Julie Yang Silver
costumer
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Bess Stansell
set costumer
Episodes, null - null

Camera Department

Tony Hibbard
best boy
110 Episodes, 1993 - 1997: Vic Price
key grip / gaffer
52 Episodes, 1994 - 1997: Steve Gilbert
best boy grip
20 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Rocky Danielson
camera operator
17 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Jean Mason
video control operator / video operator
16 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Leigh Nicholson
camera operator
15 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Diane Biederbeck
camera operator
14 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Kenneth Patterson
camera operator
14 Episodes, 1992 - 1997: Douglas Henri
chief grip
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: William Updegraff
chief electric
10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993: Randy Baer
camera operator
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Kevin Myers
gaffer / key grip
2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996: John O'Brien
video controller
2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997: Rick Caswell
camera operator
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Eric Clay
video control operator
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Tom Dasbach
camera operator
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Jonathan Aroesty
videotape operator
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Fred Quillen
videotape operator
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: John Repczynski
camera operator
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Greg Harms
camera operator
1 Episode, 1997 - 1997: Mark Lacamera
camera operator
1 Episode, 1997 - 1997: Steven Castaneda
dimmer operator
Episodes, null - null: Harry Donovan Jones
camera operator
Episodes, null - null: Stephen A. Jones
camera operator
Episodes, null - null: Scott Kidner
lighting technician
Episodes, null - null

Script Department

Darice Rollins
script coordinator / script administrator
19 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Sandra Pearson
script supervisor
13 Episodes, 1992 - 1995: Carol McKechnie
script supervisor
6 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Gayle Yoshida
script coordinator
5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Debbie Gottlieb
script supervisor
4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997: Jennifer P. Reed
script supervisor
1 Episode, 1996 - 1996: Shayne Lewin
script coordinator
Episodes, null - null

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