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. He Say, She Say was the sixth episode of Season 4 of Martin, also the 87th overall episode of the series. Gina's child-like glee when she figures out that Tommy and Pam hooked up, and that Tommy was acting on Martin's advice. after Cole comes knocking on her door after getting the brilliant idea to ask her for the bail money. He made sure Shirley made a guest appearance on his then highly rated show. titled What's Happening Now!! Mrs. Stan mishearing Martin trying to tell him he caught a cold from Cole. To top everything off, the episode ends with. Gerren Keith 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. You need your privacy. And the next day I opened my mailbox and shed sent me $500. Lawrence pauses. "Big Shirley" makes her first appearance in the TV show Martin in Episode 9. He then tells Cole to remind him to "give you an ass-whupping later," to which Cole takes out a pen and paper and asks "What time's good for you?" She was the domineering force in the life of a weak-minded Cole, who was the dim-witted member of. and then adjusting his underwear as he walks off to the "From Scratch" line. 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. tech 94 . In 1985, Hemphill reprised her role as Shirley Wilson in the syndicated revival of What's Happening!! When Martin asks her to remember all the good things he did for people, Gina clearly strains to do so. At Nipsy's, a hungry Martin pretending to be fine as Cole and Tommy eat tater skins and chicken before finally caving in and greedily eating the food. ", Gina telling Martin that his mother is back to "terrorizing the streets. Cole's larger-than-life, on-again, off-again girlfriend, Big Shirley knew the redemptive properties of a meal and a nap. Martin returns to his seat to find Bruh Man sitting there. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Waters denounces Martin as a fool, Martin comes back up to shoot Dr. Waters: Judyann Elder. 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. When the paramedics take too long to get to the apartment, Martin calls 911 and disguises his voice to make himself sound "white." Waters suggests to her husband that he set Martin's back straight, Dr. 88: 7 . Gina's birthday present for Pam: a half-eaten French fry that belonged to. Madame Anaconda: Shirley Prestia. Forever relevant. When Pam wonders how they'll react to seeing Tommy in the condition (they believe) he's in. 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 ". So I went, like, broke. Tommy and Cole tumbling into Martin's apartment through the window. 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. Martin remarking that Tommy, whom he claims doesn't have a job, should get the door because "He ain't done nothin' all day. Martin then wonders what good's that going to do him, and Sean reasons he can take blows for Martin. 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At the club . Martin commenting that "This baby's whipping our asses!". One of the barbers at Martin's shop. Gina is hired to polish Martin's image, but regrets it when she ends up changing his personality. Miss Mini ordering Martin and Gina to "hop your butts over to that table" after Gina tells her they're going down to IHOP for breakfast. Tommy offers to set Cole up with a job at his workplace, and he tells Cole to wear a suit, a tieand a blindfold. When Gina complains it's early in the morning, Martin covers his nose and tells her she just woke up. Gina on the stand: Martin subtly threatens her by comparing them to, Tommy on the stand: After he mockingly calls him ". Gina consults a psychic, Madam Anaconda, who holds a shirt and senses it belongs to someone with "a big, apple head," causing Gina to realize it's her shirt. Cole gets the rest of the gang some tickets for a getaway, then informs them that, as far as everyone else is concerned, they're the Weinbergs while Tommy is their Danish nanny Uta. Since her passing in 1999 from kidney failure, weve heard stories of how Shirley helped many well known entertainers when they were just struggling comics trying to find success, and she was a big time television superstar/comedian. Waters cracks his back. Menu. Martin constantly getting his hand hit by the Irish nun when he tries to take back the cuckoo clock. She then proceeds to sing ". Martin getting aggressive with the police officers who come to arrest Ricky for credit card fraud. An old mack from waaaaay back. Tommy tells Martin and Cole that Gina would never kill her husband for any amount of money. Cole hitting his nose on the door as he leaves Martin's apartment. Pam: Tichina Arnold. When Tommy arrives, he heads to the bathroom and calmly comes back into the living room, asking "Who's that fat guy sleeping on your floor?". Archibald is then seen talking monotonously to Pam, who stands with the funniest bored look on her face. Martin's quiet "Oh, damn!" Casey { relativeTimeResolver(1585406971030) }} LIVE Points 27. There's also the nun seeing through Martin's attempt to bribe her for the cuckoo clock. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. Youre never going to believe this, but there was a time in my life where I thought Madea, the elderly woman, While I was able to laugh along with Madea because her old age accounted for much of her comedic appeal, the images of the plus-sized women on, Much of the literature and discourse about Black male comedians in drag both plus and straight sized is about emasculation. Gina: Tisha Campbell. [6], Following the cancellation of What's Happening, Hemphill auditioned for the role of the cook on Archie Bunker's Place, but the role went to Anne Meara. One item of note is a "Don't-let-me-catch-your-ass-in-the-street" notice from Mama Payne. The two of them then proceed to kick not only Michaelangelo, but also the other guests out, all the while Gina stands there, hand on her face. Jerome revealing he speaks the same language as the convenience store owner and his wife after they talk smack about him in their native tongue. Cole shows Gina, Pam, and Tommy his business cards which read ", Cole tells an angry Martin that he got Charles Barkley to come back. L'il Dawg: Adrian Tibbs. Old!Pam force-feeds him some food and, after Old!Martin insults her, she pushes him down a flight of stairs as. As the gang arrives at Killer County Hospital to find Tommy, Martin reacts, The receptionist thinking Gina needs medical attention after seeing her "big head.". He was a wedding planner, a pizza delivery man, a flower salesman, and a saxophone player, among other things. Of course Sheneneh is No. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. when Martin notes she's losing it. Loud, unapologetic, independent, and fabulous, Martin's entrepreneurial neighbor had a big mouth and a big personality to match. Tommy turns out to be perfectly fine save for a sprained wrist, and the rest of the gang, for most of the episode, remains unaware of this. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Pam attacking Martin and telling him "Think about my water bed!" Kelly Rowland Defended Chris Brown At The AMAs & People Arent Ha Join as Refinery29 gives these women their own megaphone, doubling down on our commitment as allies, and partnering with them to catapult their powerful conversations into a true historic movement. He Say, She Say Mr. Booker: Jeris Lee Poindexter. David Allan Grier shone with a couple of appearances as Pam's sleazy, sanctified cousin. Pam remarks that it's a good thing Martin didn't have too far to fall because he really would've gotten hurt, and Martin shoots back that when horses are incapacitated, they take them out to pasture and let off a few rounds. Martin getting into a brief scuffle with Miss Gerri in church. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Martin names her Big Shirley as he is . When Gina stands up for Martin to her father, Martin pops up from behind the couch to give Gina an admiring smile before getting back down. Martin dumping Ruby's body in front of a pet store clerk when the latter keeps saying he needs more specific details as to what kind of bird Martin and Gina are looking for. When Tommy asks Cole and Shanise to testify for him. Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 - December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress . When Gina wins the award, Pam's ecstatic reaction involves her grabbing Martin's back and slamming him repeatedly against their table. Stan even rushes to. The influencer boom, intensified by the pandemics unexpected consequence of keeping us glued, Do you have a geeky and/or fandom-obsessed person on your list and have no idea how where to start your gift-giving search? She died on 10 December 1999 in West Covina, Los Angeles, California, USA. Shirley Caddell The Big Bounce The Big Bounce . 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. Pam: Tichina Arnold. (TV Episode 1995) Martin Lawrence as Martin Payne. When Gina assures Martin he can still go, Martin gives her a long look before saying "Hell, no! Martin making an absolute ass of himself at the Chinese restaurant during dinner with Gina, her client, and the client's husband. The first marriage counselor the Paynes see ends up fanboy-ing over Martin, much to Gina's annoyance. Gina quickly recognizes it's a lie, though. Gina: Tisha Campbell. When Tommy arrives outside Pam's room and Pam tells Cole to hide, Cole tries hiding behind a curtain with his lower body still visible. thots 293 on now. ", Hustle Man trying to sell Martin a pizza for $15. After he and Pam get lost in the woods, Martin laments he's in the ". 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.". What's up?". In the final dream sequence, after Pam lays back on his bed, Martin reaches over and pulls a lever, causing a VERY large weight to fall and squash Pam (who lets out a scream with a comical face). The gang returns to Martin's apartment to find someone has eaten all the food. Dr. Skyhook asking Gina if she was in the accident because her head looks swollen. Jerome was the original playa from the Himalayaaaaas. Bruh Man, dressed in sweats, entering Martin and Gina's apartment and fixing himself a sandwich while Martin and Gina are in the back. He sits down with another man and tries to pick up a magazine, but the other man is adamant that he not touch it. After Tommy leaves in a hurry because he's late for work, Martin slaps the closed door and says ". 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. Waters heads into the kitchen, Martin manages to sneak back out wearing a paper trash bag around his waist. When Tommy sees the mouse, he hollers and jumps onto the couch. When Gina finally admits she's out of cash, the psychic replies "It's gone.". Martin commenting that the mouse looks like "a damn alcoholic. Martin insisting to Gina that Pam was trying to put him in a stranglehold. She was also a regular at The Laugh Factory comedy club in Los Angeles. ", Someone then says "Man, sit yo' corny ass down! Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. When Stan tells Martin he (Martin) has Gina in control, Gina reacts as though she's about to hit Stan with her baseball bat, forcing the older man to promptly amend his statement. Mrs. Whitmore: Ethel Ayler. The series was a modest hit for ABC, but production and cast problems caused ABC to cancel the series in 1979. You probably ain't even got no job!". Big Red from The Five Heartbeats) character. As the gang heads for Tommy's room, Martin stops Pam and tells her Tommy wants to see "friendly faces, not furry faces.". Gina then forces her to sit down and watch Martin's tape, while Pam objects. Martin buys his infant cousin Cameron a "Player of the Year" outfit. Once she does and explains she can't see with the lights off, Martin tells her they're supposed to be cat burglars and to "use your cat eye" while blinking one eye to elaborate. Cole realizing that there's more than one hospital in Detroit, much to Martin and Gina's annoyance. Now the gang has to come up with a plan to save their pal. entitled What's Happening Now! Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. In the entertainment industry, Black women are villainized or caricatured unless they fall into an extremely narrow window of desirability. The elderly pharmacy clerk goes to check the price on a product, but he moves VERY slow, shuffling his feet. After Cole falls off the roof while trying to adjust the satellite, Martin turns to Tommy and tells him "Your turn.". The Life and Sad Ending of Strother Martin The Life and Sad Ending 183K subscribers Subscribe 703 15K views 1 year ago Mini bio of the life of actor Strother Martin who is perhaps best. Hustle Man, Bruh-Man, Stan, Dragonfly Jones, Ms. Gerri, Buckwhite, Nipsey, and Big Shirley. The episode ends with Martin calling Mr. Oaks and trying to bargain with him for a new car, even suggesting a skateboard. Kevin Samuels 1.69M subscribers Join Subscribe 28K Share Save 762K views 1 year ago Big Shirley says modern women ain't for play play. 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!". He then comments that Ike got him for a moment. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Martin telling everyone to get out after being interrupted from watching the boxing match all night. Recurring cast & characters/Guest starring. Martin saying that Pam and Luis first met at the Million Man March. Martin Lawrence. No, you got me confused with my uncle Byron. At the end, Martin and Gina both put up brave fronts over the whole lottery debacle, but after Gina goes to the back, Martin breaks down, and a split screen shows Gina breaking down in the bedroom as well. However, before her legend grows, she is briefly seen in the Season 2 episode "Got to Be There." Her body is shown while she is asleep on Martin's couch after a party. Martin Lawrence. Shirley Hemphill was born on 1 July 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Martin is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox from August 27, 1992, to May 1, 1997. After working the Los Angeles comedy club circuit her routine eventually attracted attention leading to her being cast in guest starring roles on television. He Say, She Say Martin and Tommy's rather immature interactions. 9506 When Gina decides to tell Mama Payne the truth about Ruby, Martin says he loves her too much to lose her. 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