Martin's brief misadventures at the pharmacy while looking for another home pregnancy test. Otis waking up Gina and Pam who are sleeping on the couch. In the entertainment industry, Black women are villainized or caricatured unless they fall into an extremely narrow window of desirability. Martin then bumps into a waiter, who ends up dropping a bowl of soup on Dr. "Big Shirley" makes her first appearance in the TV show Martin in Episode 9. When Gina objects to hiring Mama Payne as a housekeeper on the grounds that Mama Payne hates her, Martin assures his wife that his mother loves her, then adds she "just doesn't like you.". She then instructs Cole to put up the posters and not stop until he gets to Arizona. Gloria Rodriguez: Angelina Estrada. Martin goes as far as to get a guy to bring in a crowd of strangers to be his studio audience. Gina: Tisha Campbell. She quit her job and traveled to Los Angeles by bus. became a staple of black '90s lexicon. Waters suggests to her husband that he set Martin's back straight, Dr. Andale!" Tommy commenting that if Cole keeps following island women around, they'll throw him into a volcano. The episode ends with the same scene, only it's Martin who gets squashed by the weight. 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. As they look around for evidence of Tommy's supposed criminal activities, Gina turns on the lights and Martin drops to the floor while griping for Gina to turn the lights back off. Tracy Clayton is an audio producer for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York. After he and Mary are denied shelter at the inn, Joseph expresses his belief that it'll be like that for the next 2000 years. target_type: 'mix' ", curls up on the couch, and calls for his mother as the episode ends. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Gina tries to take his temperature the usual way, only for Martin to choke and accuse Gina was trying to "do me like that old lady in, Gina complains to a sick Martin about how she can't do her work and take care of him all at once, and demands that Martin say something. When Cameron continues to cry, Cole suggests that one of them should sing the baby ", Martin starts to tell Cameron his unique take on the story about the three bears, which includes "the meanest bear of 'em allPam Bear. THEN all of the other women start questioning Sheneneh about their husbands. Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. Martin's reaction to Gina's suggestion that he go down to the unemployment office. Martin then remarks that Miss Mini probably thought it was Pam and had it branded. Martin briefly sounding like his mother as he replies to Gina, who's in the back. Gina and Martin invest all their bread in a restaurant that becomes more popular than they anticipated. Mrs. Born Died December 10, 1999 (52) Add to list Photos 26 Known for What's Happening!! Martin fussing over his shrunken Grant Hill jersey, which Miss Mini washed believing the autograph on it to be dirt. Pam ripping up a cushion after she recalls all of Martin's insults. An old mack from waaaaay back. Waters heads into the kitchen, Martin manages to sneak back out wearing a paper trash bag around his waist. Cole mistaking the word "concubine" for "porcupine.". He then leaves Nipsy's with a couple of dishes of food, telling his friends to buy some more for themselves. At the club, Cole falls for a pretty woman who has just appeared on "America's Most Wanted". Big Shirley Is Coming 31,061 views Jan 16, 2020 543 Dislike Share Save The Martin Channel 49.5K subscribers Subscribe Antwan Azhar Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrV. Tommy remarks he wishes Ebony has a sister. Simpson). It's funnier when you remember his line about "coming up into people's apartments unannounced will surely get a cap in yo' ass!". Sheneneh and her friends taunting another driver while Tommy's giving them a ride. ", Tommy confirms his statement before adding "You still the real dummy. : ABC's popular teen-age sitcom succeeds in spite of itself", "Messy' Dressing Room Cleaned Up, 'What's Happening' Stars Return", "Shirley Lost Cook's Job, But Won Whole Company", "Actress Shirley Hemphill, 52, Found Dead In Her Los Angeles Home", "Where IsThe Cast of 'What's Happening'? When Gina starts to talk to Martin, he again covers his nose, and she covers her mouth before continuing. He sits down with another man and tries to pick up a magazine, but the other man is adamant that he not touch it. And Gina admitting that, when she and Martin go to the movies, he buys her a child's ticket. Martin calls after her that "It's Cleveland, Ohio! His response? 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.". When Martin insists that Gina push him out her apartment window, Gina warns him to not tempt her. Why you rubbin' it in? Mr. Jim: John Wesley. Go King Beef! ", Bruh Man attempts to raid Martins fridge so he can make a, Martin's rules for his guests, one of which is use a paper plate "'cause I ain't washin' no dishes!". (#22), when Martin and Gina, on a whim, after ", Every time Martin or anyone else mentions his old school rival Rick, he always turns his head towards the camera and adds "'Pretty Ricky' what they called him. Martin and Tommy decide to get the jump on Dynamite Willy, only to end up nabbing Pam returning home, leading to this exchange: Martin telling Pam to "lock jaw" on Dynamite Willy. When Martin complains about his bad back, Gina sarcastically suggests he go see a chiropractor in "Cleavage, Ohio!" Pam denies it, but when Martin, Gina, and Tommy cover their noses and say "Believe it," she eats some food and tries to get them to smell her breath. Martin then proceeds to. In 1976 she landed the. Martin's fake laughter when Ricky tries to cozy up to Gina. Martin being bored out of his skull at the shoe store. Valentino then states that Pam's breath smelled like a bag of armpits. You probably ain't even got no job!". Cole buys a drink for a female patron, who downs the drink and lets out a belch. Martin snarking at Pam that "Not every man is built like you" after she doesn't help him set up chairs for the boxing match and makes a crack about his height. Martin freaking out as he thinks a ticking clock is a bomb, which he smashes. ", Martin is surprised to find he actually thinks Pam looks beautiful in her wedding dress, then goes "Man, please! Martin making a mountain out of a molehill over Gina borrowing money from Cole while the gang's playing a game. }); Copyright 2015 . ", Pam walks in on Martin trying to show her cousin Alesha how to sing, and she tells him that isn't his song. When Luis reveals he's making a run for the border (since he's being deported), Martin asks him to bring back some tacos. When Tommy protests that Cameron is too young to walk, Cole answers that he probably took the stroller. ", Cole is overheard saying he doesn't recognize the island where Martin and Gina were wed, only for Tommy to tell him "That's because you missed the plane. When Luis's mother comments on how fine a man her son is, Martin remarks "So is Pam. After Tommy calls Sheneneh out for lying to the court, Sheneneh, panicked, ends up throwing away her crutches and running out of the courtroom. Rev. games 135 on now. Hustle Man pitching "free-range chicken" to Martin, who ultimately (and rudely) rejects his offer despite everyone else's protests. The next we see Martin, he's sitting in the radio station looking stupid while a shirtless man lays on his desk. Forever relevant. Gina: Tisha Campbell. 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. Martin saying that Pam and Luis first met at the Million Man March. ", The reason Gina got the boot in the first place was essentially because Martin was driving her car and he refused to pay any parking tickets since he figured that the police couldn't do anything to him since he was driving Gina's car, Martin points out that Tinkerbell had a big butt, have a funeral for the plumber at Gina's urging, Dr. And Shirley Hemphill called me and asked me how I was doing. Hemphill had been a star of Whats Happening Now! When Tommy sees the mouse, he hollers and jumps onto the couch. Cole commenting that Gina didn't look pregnant the day before after Martin shows him and Tommy the baby. Martin telling Gina he hates her father but "the damn dog's still alive!" ", Officer Otis at a nightclub checking patrons. "I accidentally brought my ass to the DMV. Friendly comments on how milk did her good. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Hemphill attended Hill Street School and Stephens-Lee High School, and later won an athletics scholarship to Morristown College where she majored in physical education. But then Cole says Tommy told Martin he could keep the bag, at which Tommy tells Cole to get away from him while Martin touts Cole as a genius. ", After Arthur again gripes at him, Martin huffily tells him to not bother waking up on Christmas morning and "just lay in your dribble. Friendly who, as it turns out, treats only kids, and Cole. Martin, Cole, and Tommy find themselves bored, but the real hilarity comes when the snores of Big Shirley, who's fallen asleep on Martin's couch, start filling the air, and Martin calls Cole on it. Martin's attempt to cook a frozen dinner ending badly, much to his consternation. The first marriage counselor the Paynes see ends up fanboy-ing over Martin, much to Gina's annoyance. OUT, SATAN! Martin and Gina go to dinner with their former love interests to prove there are no sparks left. When Martin shows off his Spanish vocabulary, Luis tells him he has other people to ignore to get Martin to come to his point. Never will. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Anyway, the business, which seemed to be doing quite well, as the place was packed with customers, and they were running out of food to serve (and Pam was pulling in big tips from the customers, turned out to be a colossal failure, as Cole, (who also was the frycook) who was responsible for printing the flyers for the eatery's opening, made a mistake in having the flyers include redeemable coupons which offered "5 for 1" instead of "2 for 1" meals, which Martin wanted, and which the patronsall were using to pay for their meals with, as a fumingly angry Martin tells Cole "This is just about the dumbest thing you've ever did!". Pam demanding "What is everyone so damn happy about on this cruise?" Martin making a complete fool of himself at the dinner. Two years later she co-starred in her second movie, Shoot the Moon, starring Whitney Anderson. He even stole his brother's wife! Pam acting like she's going to be sick after witnessing a romantic moment between Martin and Gina. The couple then jump around in a panic while Martin frets at Gina. The series was a modest hit for ABC, but production and cast problems caused ABC to cancel the series in 1979. On Thanksgiving, the gang holds a contest to see which gender cooks the better bird. Martin finally settles on a job buffing floors at the unemployment office, and the episode ends with his floor buffer spinning out of control, knocking over chairs in the waiting area. after she and Cole meet Isaac at the bar. He Say, She Say Just seconds after he and Shanise enter the kitchen to do some cleaning, Cole is heard collapsing on some dishes, followed by the sounds of him snoring. Martin also said it best, Shirley Hemphill was just a good woman. Pam thinks to herself how she wishes she had a hot dog, and then imagines Martin turning into a giant hot dog. You the best! After seeing her performance on Good Times, Norman Lear offered Hemphill her own spin-off series but she turned it down. 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. "Uptown Friday Night" No, you got me confused with my uncle Byron. Pam reacting in disgust after Martin and Gina make up and everyone else in the room applauds. Sheneneh griping at Gina's sigh of frustration when she calls her back. Dr. Martin lands a job interview at a TV station---and has just one day to come up with an audition tape. You know what Im saying? Pam: Tichina Arnold. When Martin says the pharmacy isn't a free clinic, the woman then lifts her skirt and shows him After Martin disrespects him, the clerk takes out a baseball bat and starts to pursue Martin, moving as slow as he did before as Martin makes a speedy getaway out of the pharmacy. Mama Payne patting down Gina, then stepping back in the most hysterical way possible once finished. She asked me how was I doing. Martin's naturally over-the-top reaction to finding out that Gina might be pregnant. Pam: Tichina Arnold. 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. The guys then tell Shanise to handle Tammy, but, Tammy then flees Pam's apartment, yelling for "Scotty! When Tommy, Cole, and Jerome are about to infiltrate the thieves' hideout, Jerome puts on some cologne and does karate moves. In 1985, she was invited to co-star on the revival of What's Happening!! Martin asking everyone to say "Bye, my mama's bird," which everyone does. This exchange during "Shawntina's" performance, as Biggie and Martin look at Tommy in confusion and outrage: The ending reveals that Sheneneh was the winner of the competition. Tommy and Cole watch in horror, but Martin smiles in joy, then looks upward and calls "Be free!". Gina finding Big Shirley's large bra in Martin's apartment. The day after losing the role, Hemphill was offered the starring role in her own sitcom One in a Million. ", After Shebazz bids him farewell, Martin responds with "Peace and a bottle of hair grease to you, too.". When she wasn't throwing hands at Martin, she was in church or getting her freak on with Ol' Otis. Tracy: Kellita Smith. When Michaelangelo insults Gina, Martin starts to put the artist in his place, only for Pam to tell him to step aside and proceed to kick Michaelangelo out of his own gallery. (referring to O.J. Instead she auditioned and won the role of waitress Shirley Wilson on the ABC sitcom What's Happening!!. By never showing her face, Martin made Big Shirley more of an idea or theme than a person. Gina and Pam put their best feet forward to be accepted into an exclusive women's club. When Michaelangelo objects to being kicked out of his gallery, Martin and Pam share a snicker before chorusing "Somebody done told him wrong!" He Say, She Say was the sixth episode of Season 4 of Martin, also the 87th overall episode of the series. Martin bargaining with God to let Tommy recover by promising to be a better person. Hustle Man, Bruh-Man, Stan, Dragonfly Jones, Ms. Gerri, Buckwhite, Nipsey, and Big Shirley. Shirley died last Thursday, Sept. 16, 21 days after her husband of 69 years, Jack, after a long battle with cancer. ", is gloriously side-splitting. 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?" 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. Shirley Hemphill was born on 1 July 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Then we cut to Tommy reading the insurance papers and marveling over the amount of money, then turning to Martin and saying ". Similar Questions. During the series finale, he becomes engaged to Shanise, as he and Martin's friendship is also put to the test when Martin and Gina were initially not exactly approving of he dating her because of her dimwittedness. . Pam tricking Tommy into losing a video game they're playing. When Tommy scratches his head, Martin and Gina consult a body language book and discover that scratching one's head means "bald-headed lies. Martin turns on the TV for the following announcement: Martin attempts to explain to Cole how he and Gina are trying to give each other space, and Cole still doesn't get it. ", Martin questioning Cole about the new job Tommy got him. Martin buys his infant cousin Cameron a "Player of the Year" outfit. When Tommy starts to say that Mama Payne tends to overreact. Fun fact: This episode was written by John Ridley, who recently won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave! After he and Pam get lost in the woods, Martin laments he's in the ". Doubly so since, if you look closely, you can tell he's wrestling with a dummy in certain shots. ", When Tommy tells Gina his gift for the Paynes is being wrapped at his job, Gina glares at him and says "In that case, we ain't got no gift, man! [1], An aspiring stand-up comedian, Hemphill sent a cassette tape of one of her comedy routines to Flip Wilson. Many comedians, notably Dave Chappelle, have, The truth is that caricatures of Black womanhood from men are usually more harmful to women. Shirley Vance Martin was born on July 3, 1870, in Kentucky, USA. He Say, She Say Martin's eulogy for the plumber, which includes the line "he laid pipe.". 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 ". Martin getting distracted by Gina mentioning ". 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.". and Martin gives him some money. Gina telling everyone they need to think about Tommy, then asking if they want some snacks. His girlfriend and eventual wife, Gina, puts up with him --. Written by He only appeared in a couple of episodes, but this appearance solidified his place in black television history. Pam: Tichina Arnold. At Club Shiznit, Pam asks Tommy if she can rub his bald head for luck. Episode Chronology When Gina decides to tell Mama Payne the truth about Ruby, Martin says he loves her too much to lose her. Officer Warren, revealed to be the one who robbed Martin and many others, explaining why he robbed people: Basically, he didn't have anything growing up, so he stole from others. Had a luxurious fade-mullet-weave thing going on, which guaranteed him a spot in the top 20. Part 1 of two. After returning to an angry Gina, Martin spins a lie about how Cole was supposed to leave his anniversary gift for Gina in her apartment, and he mentions how he went over to Cole's place and punched Cole before coming to Gina's apartment. ", Martin complaining that one network acted like he was banned, which is an, Gina watching Martin's tape and expressing hope that he's alive because "I'm going to snap your neck.". Meanwhile, Tommy and Pam decide to see other people. After receiving the offer to host a talk show, Martin's stoked ego leads him to call "Buffin' Boss" and hastily quit his job buffing floors by yelling "Buff this!" after he compares her to a dog learning how to play Frisbee. He was originally going to voice The Grizz in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013) but left during pre-production of the game with Fred Tatasciore replacing him. Tommy and Cole tumbling into Martin's apartment through the window. After breaking up with Big Shirley, Martin convinces Cole to get back into the dating scene. Tommy: Thomas Mikal Ford. Hustle Man, looking differently than he did earlier in the episode, comes up to their car to sell flowers, and denies his identity when questioned by Martin. Martin Lawrence. Martin telling everyone to get out after being interrupted from watching the boxing match all night. Cole revealing he listened to Martin and Gina making love the night before, much to the couple's shock. After breaking up with Big Shirley, Martin convinces Cole to get back into the dating scene. She appearedin an hilarious Martin episode, portraying the wife of actor, Hawthorne James (a.k.a. Bernice: Kymberly Newberry. With a couple more appearances under his belt, he very well could have made No. Not only was the comedian tasked with helming The 80th Annual Golden Globes, an awards show. Martin chasing after Cole after he causes Charles Barkley, Martin's guest, to leave. So I went, like, broke. When Cole asks "So [Mr. Jenkins] isn't the real mummy? Martin has Gina play one of his guests and he wastes no time in humiliating her by asserting that she's a shoplifter. Martin trumping his friends by telling them to "Get on the bus!". Black Instagram comedians use Black women as characters so much that its not uncommon for them to be hired to promote weave companies. Martin Lawrence. news 382 on now. Gina: Tisha Campbell. Gina threatening the park ranger after he says they have to recite the Ranger's Oath. After Cole and Jerome start fighting in the convenience store, the store owner and his wife break up the fight, and he has this to say: Jerome's pimp award, a golden statue with a black Afro. Cole comes back with the pizza. Mama Jama: Armelia McQueen. Cole's childish opposition to helping Martin move the plumber's body in the bathroom. After she and Laquita are accepted, Sheneneh persuades Amanda to let Gina and Pam join as well despite their rivalry, and she asks Pam and Gina to thank her. Sometimes Martin goes by various nicknames including Shirley Fryar, Shirley M Fryar and Shirley Martin Fryar. Later, Martin goes to send the guests home and Gina insists he be polite, to which he says he will be. I would kill you for two million dollars! After they arrive at the skiing lodge, Taheim takes out a can of black spray paint and announces his intentions to spray the snow black. One of the most lovable, snot-nosed, slick-mouthed, gambling elementary school kids in TV history. Sassy humor about a hip though decidedly chauvinistic talk-show personality; his girlfriend, with whom he has a very adversarial relationship; and his two best friends, who spend most of their time hanging out at his apartment. Martin gives in, but tells Gina that, since he's fully awake, "it's on" when they get to Gina's apartment. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. Sassy humor about a hip though decidedly chauvinistic talk-show personality; his girlfriend, with whom he has a very adversarial relationship; and his two best friends, who spend most of their time. Cole then assumes Martin and Gina are getting a divorce. After Brother Claus is reunited with his wife and he reveals the weapons he had were actually toys, Martin gripes about the whole thing and pulls out the pin on a grenadeonly for Brother Claus to reveal the grenade is real. Madam Anaconda losing her "reading" while gesturing for more money. He also puts a "Kick Me" sign on Cole's back. ", As for Cole, we only get a tone, followed by a "the number you reached is unavailable" message, followed by "No new random thought available.". When one of the men says he can't go back to his wife because of him, Martin replies "Y'all the ones who got up and left.". as they leave the bedroom. After Gina and Pam leave, Sheneneh asks a woman about her husband and Laquita lets slip that said husband is having an affair. He was scarcely seen and this was his only line, but he spoke to all of our souls, saying what we'd like to say to everyone who needs to get out of our faces. Then he shows up at Martin's apartment, wanting Martin to meet all of his new girl friends, one at a time. Martin in the club encounters several different women: He tries to talk up a woman with very long hair, only for her to snub him in return. After Alesha's audition is a success, Martin asks Alesha where his money is as they leave. Pam crashing right through the bedroom door while running away after Tommy gets abducted in the closet. The episode ends with the gang all rushing to the bathroom. Tommy leaves Martin's apartment, telling Martin and Cole "Y'all need to be on the damn Ricki Lake show." On December 10, 1999, Hemphill was found dead at her home in West Covina, California, aged 52. Pam helps Gina search for the tickets in the trash chute by holding Gina's legs, only to end up breaking a nail and let Gina fall in. He eventually gets all the men in the restaurant to leave with him. But he was lovable (occasionally), passionate, and had some really great lines. Amanda: Ann Weldon. Waters a. Martin then asks Gina if she's ever been to the unemployment office, and she replies "Hell, no, I got a job." Michael Carrington ", When Tommy tries to put the moves on the twins and states his astrological sign and height, Martin cuts in with "Jobless, Tommy!". When the mouse ends up in Cole's jean pocket, Cole starts whining and Martin tells him to be a man, then. Tanya: Angelle Brooks. Menu. The show starred comedian and namesake Martin Lawrence as the titular character. 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!". (And of course, her. When Tommy protests, Martin explains that, since Tommy is the tallest person present, the smell of Cameron's poop will be gone by the time it reaches Tommy. Gina's clumsy attempt to use Spanish while trying to contact Luis the landlord. Cole then suggests "Rent-a-Spoons," causing Martin to attack him. And when Gina and Pam leave, Martin drops the facade and goes right back to being macho. Martin attempting to attack Cole after he asks a stupid question. Cole: Carl Anthony Payne II. He gets top 15 because who doesn't like somebody who is always ready to turn up? Martin asking Gina if she thinks anyone else in the restaurant noticed what happened, to which Gina lists everything that happened and confirms yes, everyone else noticed. He's later seen doing army-style marches in the background. Now the gang has to come up with a plan to save their pal. [2][3], By 1976, Hemphill's stand-up routine started to get noticed and caught the attention of casting agent Joan Murray. When Bruh Man comes out of the bathroom after using the shower, Martin strides into the bathroom to check before confronting Bruh Man. Stan going onstage and singing "Meet Me with Yo' Drawers Off," prompting the audience to jeer and. 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