In Living Color (1990)
Synopsis
Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
Creator
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Network
FOX
Episodes
Pilot
"Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film."
The Wrath of Farrakhan
Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit."
Lean On Me Beautiful
A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense.
Transitions
"Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.
A Date With Grace Jones
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.
Jheri's Kids
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.
Don King - The Early Years
"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.
Endangered Species
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."
Introducing...Homey D. Clown
Whizzer and Ice offer a seminar on making money; "Andrea Dice Clay" does her routine. Also: "America's Funniest Security Camera Videos."
Vera DeMilo
An ad for a new celebrity toy; a forgetful Don Cornelius hosting "Old Train"; a female bodybuilding contest.
Anton In The People's Court
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."
Conspiracy
A cable repairman benefits when LaQuita tries to impress a producer. Also: a "Ray Charles in Charge" segment.
Homey D. Clown Returns
Damon Wayans plays Homey the Clown; comedienne Samantha Kinison speaks on men and marriage.
Cast
Details
Original Title
In Living Color
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
128
Production
Ivory Way Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
