In Living Color Season 1
In Living Color is an American sketch comedy television series that originally ran on the Fox Network from April 15, 1990, to May 19, 1994. Brothers Keenen and Damon Wayans created, wrote and starred in the program. The show was produced by Ivory Way Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television and was taped before a live studio audience at stage 7 at the Fox Television Center on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. The title of the series was inspired by the NBC announcement of broadcasts being presented "in living color" during the 1950s and 1960s, prior to mainstream color television. It also refers to the fact that most of the show's cast were black, unlike other sketch comedy shows such as Saturday Night Live whose casts are usually mostly white. Other members of the Wayans family—Kim, Shawn and Marlon—had regular roles, while brother Dwayne frequently appeared as an extra. The show also starred the previously unknown actor/comedians Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, and David Alan Grier. Additionally, actress Rosie Perez, Dancing with the Stars judge and choreographer Carrie Ann Inaba and dancer Jennifer Lopez were members of the show's dance troupe The Fly Girls. The series won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in 1990.
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In Living Color Season 1 Full Episode Guide
Damon Wayans plays Homey the Clown; comedienne Samantha Kinison speaks on men and marriage.
A cable repairman benefits when LaQuita tries to impress a producer. Also: a "Ray Charles in Charge" segment.
Sketches include the homeless Anton defending himself in a people's court; a parody of rapper MC Hammer; Ted Turner's "colorized classic" version of "The Kid."
An ad for a new celebrity toy; a forgetful Don Cornelius hosting "Old Train"; a female bodybuilding contest.
Whizzer and Ice offer a seminar on making money; "Andrea Dice Clay" does her routine. Also: "America's Funniest Security Camera Videos."
Anton gives home-remodeling tips; "President Jesse Jackson" holds a press conference; a domestic dispute at a salon takes its toll on a client; "Joan Embery" shows an endangered species to "Alan Thicke."
"Men on Books"; a black leader's early years; the Jamaican sitcom "Hey Mon"; rappers Salt-n-Pepa hosting a cooking show; a wise men's-room attendant; a "colorized" classic from Ted Turner.
A picky karate instructor; a specific chemical dependency; the creative process of Tracy Chapman; a yuppie couple at an earthy eatery; a businessman trying to be young.
Boxing greats find a child on their doorstep; a corporate climber hopes his date is suitable; a condo caters to a corpulent clientele; an interpreter introduces Ambassador Shirley Temple Black to her new post.
"Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.
A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense.
Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit."
"Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film."
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