Fresh prince wasn't supposed to be comedy show at the time.
That's why you see a spin-off of it on peacock (bel-Air) which is the direction Fresh prince should've went back then.
Jaleel White on feeling left out in the legacy of Black entertainment, saying, “If it’s not a hood story, it’s not a Black story,”
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That's why you see a spin-off of it on peacock (bel-Air) which is the direction Fresh prince should've went back then.
We know who was writing most of those movies…. Nig had his pants up to his stomach like he was 70 but cacs vision that’s how young black thugs look smhMan, that stereotype was running the 90s. Especially in movies.
Wrong again. The genesis of their grievances was an objection to the direction the show had taken. Both were concerned with the imagery of highlighting the antics of a buffoon and spotlighting him over the Black family.
but nerds in this topic are like you aren't going to say anything negative about my idol Urkel
True, but then again, that's why people gotta pay for all these damn streaming services but at least we can get it for free if a person knows where to find it.
How much of the popularity is from people watching it when it aired vs people watching it in syndication?
When he did the first Bad Boys, Martin was the biggest star of the two at that point.
I can't see the video you posted. When I Google anything about White and Smith, I just find stories about Jaleel being mad at Smith at one point for not being able to connect with him to do a tv show together.
What are you basing this on?
I ain't going to lie, I was shocked how much I liked the re-imaging of the Fresh Prince.
Yeah, that shit was dope, I thought it was gonna be corny.
I'm looking forward to that martin spin-off that could be on peacock called "young martin" that martin Lawrence is supposed to be producing.
Read this over the years, but this article talks about it more recently.
When ‘Bad Boys’ Began, Martin Lawrence Was the Top Dog | Features | Roger Ebert
People forget that the ‘Martin’ star got top-billing over Will Smith. Here’s a look back at how big he was back then.
www.rogerebert.com
To add to it, people forget how much folks (black folk) used to shit on Will Smith's rap career. Also at that point, he wasn't the Will Smith Hollywood mega star we know today.
Yeah, when did Independence Day come out?
I think that's what made Will a star and separated the two.
Martin was more loved in the Black community which even Will admitted in his book....I don't know that Martin was the bigger star in other communities...there was definitely mainstream buzz about Martin but they seemed pretty equal that first go round
Is this a definite thing or it just being discussed? I haven't heard about the project.
I posted this link for playahaitian. This article is similar to what I remembered hearing at the time.
When ‘Bad Boys’ Began, Martin Lawrence Was the Top Dog | Features | Roger Ebert
People forget that the ‘Martin’ star got top-billing over Will Smith. Here’s a look back at how big he was back then.
www.rogerebert.com
Independence Day came out after Bad Boys.
There's a thread on here about it.
Let me see if I can find it.
Search engine isn't always consistent.
Also wasn’t that 3j character a stereotypical hood troupe
Shit missed the thread, but I did find an article. At this point, it's in development. Hopefully, it will happen.
‘Martin’ Prequel Drama Series In Works From Martin Lawrence, Bob Yari & WonderHill Studios
Martin Lawrence is executive producing 'Young Martin', a new hourlong drama series about Martin Payne's teenage years in Detroit.
deadline.com
Thanks for the heads up
Shit missed the thread, but I did find an article. At this point, it's in development. Hopefully, it will happen.
‘Martin’ Prequel Drama Series In Works From Martin Lawrence, Bob Yari & WonderHill Studios
Martin Lawrence is executive producing 'Young Martin', a new hourlong drama series about Martin Payne's teenage years in Detroit.
Thanks for the heads up
No problem, I just posted the thread about the young martin series.Shit missed the thread, but I did find an article. At this point, it's in development. Hopefully, it will happen.
‘Martin’ Prequel Drama Series In Works From Martin Lawrence, Bob Yari & WonderHill Studios
Martin Lawrence is executive producing 'Young Martin', a new hourlong drama series about Martin Payne's teenage years in Detroit.
Thanks for the heads up
Check it out when you got time.
So white people can come along label something 'hood' or 'black' and we have to follow suit?
From the Cosbys to Everybody Hates Chris, we just considered them black shows. There's no such thing as a "hood" show
From the Cosbys to Everybody Hates Chris, we just considered them black shows. There's no such thing as a "hood" show
That's Orlando Brown? Damn....Family Matters didn't do great with the kids
and I used to hate Richie's little jheri curl looking ass
I think there is some truth to this, becuase I've read that NBC actually was thinking of cancelling the show twice but fans begged for it back and/or syndication proved lucrative.
I remember watching this movie called "On the Streets of L.A." with Lou Gossett and Blair Underwood.
Blair was such a stereotypical 90s Homeboy. Look at this shit. Complete with a du-rag, hoop earrings, gold chain links, crescent moon pendant, and RBG needs. He was also sagging his pants with a broke leg pimp walk.
Mofo went to the Black Acting School to learn how to be a 90s homeboy.
lol man the worse fake wannabe gangster in a movie got to go to the son in that movie south central.. kid look and sounded like a dark skin Carlton banks trying to use hood dialogue… I hated that character..when he got shot in the back I was like good for that motherfuckerI remember watching this movie called "On the Streets of L.A." with Lou Gossett and Blair Underwood.
Blair was such a stereotypical 90s Homeboy. Look at this shit. Complete with a du-rag, hoop earrings, gold chain links, crescent moon pendant, and RBG needs. He was also sagging his pants with a broke leg pimp walk.
Mofo went to the Black Acting School to learn how to be a 90s homeboy.
Top 10 hated movie characters was this nig
My daughter doesn’t watch movies or sitcoms. She prefer reality TV shows or some YouTube streamer.
I barely watch shows myself nowadays. Basketball is about the only thing I have on and it’s background noise while I work.
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Yeah, that shit was AWFUL!
Ray Ray had that boy stealing radios for $20 with a fucked up bowl cut.
I always imagined it was these negroes that cut his hair. It made it funnier to me.
I remember watching this movie called "On the Streets of L.A." with Lou Gossett and Blair Underwood.
Blair was such a stereotypical 90s Homeboy. Look at this shit. Complete with a du-rag, hoop earrings, gold chain links, crescent moon pendant, and RBG needs. He was also sagging his pants with a broke leg pimp walk.
Mofo went to the Black Acting School to learn how to be a 90s homeboy.
I saw Leprechaun whatever number that was in the Hood with Ice T and Laz Alonzo a couple of months for the first time
I saw Leprechaun whatever number that was in the Hood with Ice T and Laz Alonzo a couple of months for the first time
Yooo, Leprechaun in the Hood is my shit
Interesting, I figured they were more equal but my memory obviously failing meI posted this link for playahaitian. This article is similar to what I remembered hearing at the time.
When ‘Bad Boys’ Began, Martin Lawrence Was the Top Dog | Features | Roger Ebert
People forget that the ‘Martin’ star got top-billing over Will Smith. Here’s a look back at how big he was back then.
Read this over the years, but this article talks about it more recently.
When ‘Bad Boys’ Began, Martin Lawrence Was the Top Dog | Features | Roger Ebert
People forget that the ‘Martin’ star got top-billing over Will Smith. Here’s a look back at how big he was back then.
To add to it, people forget how much folks (black folk) used to shit on Will Smith's rap career. Also at that point, he wasn't the Will Smith Hollywood mega star we know today.
Nah. Even the writer knows he over stating that. This pre internet Will was the guy and so was Martin.
Martin was in those movies but those were NOT HIS MOVIES. Fresh Prince was on prime time NBC. Rappers were jealous yeah but that was the no pop era. That don't mean Will didn't have a huge crossover audience with his music.
If he didn't? He wouldn't have been offered the show and then the movie.
Summertime and Fresh Prince out at the sometime.
And remember like the article said less than 2 years later Will become a super duper star.
if you want to say Martin for a brief moment was bigger than Will?
I guess I'm sure I can prove the opposite but it don't matter in the long run.
They were both on hit shows and stars.
Yooo, Leprechaun in the Hood is my shit
This revisionist generation will be the death of us.
Everyone acts like they had such high taste and culture back in the day.