Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II, Martin Lawrence, and Tichina Arnold, members of the forged of the tv collection "Martin," pose for a portrait throughout a reunion particular on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Sundown Bronson Studios in Los Angeles. (Picture by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
LOS ANGELES --
When Martin Lawrence appears again at his lauded profession, the actor-comedian proudly thinks about how his hit '90s sitcom “Martin” nonetheless stays related at present.
Now, Lawrence desires to rejoice his present's long-lasting success. He, together with the surviving forged of the beloved comedy collection, will reunite for a thirtieth anniversary particular, which can concentrate on the present's origin and evolution.
The reunion particular, which was taped Sunday, is predicted to air this summer season on BET+.
“We're sitting right here three a long time in, child,” Lawrence yelled out with pleasure throughout an interview with The Related Press over the weekend beside his co-stars Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II. He referred to as his present's impression on popular culture a “blessing.”
The particular - hosted by comedian-actor Affion Crockett - will function interviews with the forged, authentic administrators, particular musical performances and behind-the-scenes commentary of the present's affect.
“Coming to Hollywood and have conquered it in a way and having (my) personal present, I could not ask for far more,” stated Lawrence, who starred in a plethora of movies together with “Unhealthy Boys,” “Large Momma's Home” and “Boomerang.”
“Martin,” which premiered on Fox in 1992, starred Lawrence - who performed a number of characters together with Martin Payne, Sheneneh Jenkins, Otis, Dragonfly Jones and Jerome. The sitcom additionally starred Campbell as Martin's girlfriend and eventual spouse, Gina; Arnold as Gina's finest pal, Pam; and Martin's two associates, Payne as Cole and Tommy, who was performed by the late Thomas Ford.
Arnold stated she'll miss listening to the infectious giggle from Ford, who died in 2016.
“It is a void. He most undoubtedly missed,” Lawrence stated of Ford, who performed Martin's level-headed pal. “We love him a lot. Might he relaxation in peace.”
The sitcom got here to an finish in 1997 amid a rift between Lawrence and Campbell. She accused Lawrence of sexual harassment and reportedly agreed to return to the present's closing season solely in separate scenes from him.
Each have since settled their variations and reconciled.
Whereas sitting subsequent to Lawrence, Campbell stated she's grateful to movie the reunion particular. The actor stated she's nonetheless in awe by the present's reputation after so a few years.
“When folks nonetheless pay homage or revere this present, that does it for me,” Campbell stated. “I grew up watching `I Love Lucy' and `The Brady Brunch.' I used to suppose 'That'll in all probability by no means occur to a Black present,' but it surely occurred.”
Payne echoed Campbell's sentiments including that “'Martin' left an influential mark on their technology and others “coming after us.”
“We did not know what we had again then,” Arnold stated. “However three a long time later, right here we're. Now we're seeing the issues that we have sewn into.”
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