As a white kid growing up in a black neighborhood, and we all watching this show faithfully, I can remember all of us tucking our top lip in and doing the fire Marshall bill, " let me show ya something!" Or a, " homey don't play that!" It was a better time. Thanks for the doc . You're really good at it
@tonecamp565 Жыл бұрын
I’m offended the Fire Dept didn’t find Carey hilarious 😩😂
@Mr.Majestic77 Жыл бұрын
The decline and ultimate demise of In Living Color is a clear example of how a network politics could gradually take away a show creator and writer's creativity to the point where the show creator doesn't even recognize their own show. This happens even to this day. I'm actually happy that streaming platforms (i.e. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Tubi, etc.) is surpassing networks and cable.
@jeps19732 ай бұрын
I stopped watching Fox after I think it was 97. They killed so many good shows in the first season I got tired of bothering with them and they killed off shows of color as spoken about on here. Rupert Murdoch is a cancer in the universe. Sadly Streaming has been hurting writers and creativity. The Writers Strike outed a lot of bs that has been going on with shows and everything makes sense as to why some shows struggle that have interesting or unique ideas on streaming.
@godkeebler Жыл бұрын
This is the most in depth coverage of the history of this landmark show. Thank you. Keep up the great work. You are a gifted documentarian. ✨️
@carynmartin6053 Жыл бұрын
🎉Amen!🎉❤
@knoahbody69 Жыл бұрын
So many talented stars. Crazy. Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carrey all went on to big things.
@shag64147 ай бұрын
I agree!
@rockwellknuckles9425 Жыл бұрын
This is arguably the most detailed documentation of ILC that I have ever seen. Kudos on the research you must have done to make this a reality. 🏆
@ArtieTheStrongestManInTheWorld Жыл бұрын
I just came across your first In Living Color Doc. And I was blown away, this show was what brought my wacky family together one night a week to watch something together. And hearing all the details that made this show possible, I'm even more a fan. Subscribed and keep them coming!
@SeeingSebastian Жыл бұрын
Such an incredibly talented family. What they were able to accomplish may never be repeated. They challenged the norm and blazed their own trail. You gotta salute them 🫡
@meljusttalent1 Жыл бұрын
This is a great documentary. Keenan basically started the halftime show
@doreennewman7182 Жыл бұрын
It's very obvious that you put a lot of work and research into these video.... thank you !
@CaisonPoint Жыл бұрын
This documentary brought back so many memories for me I miss it so much. Great job!!!
@livefree1111 Жыл бұрын
FOX and WB used black shows and black audiences to up their rating just to get rid of those shows when they gained exposure. Happens all the time in entertainment-music, movies and TV. 🙄
@DWeb0414 Жыл бұрын
In Living Color, Roc,Martin,Living Single, The Wayans Bros, The Jamie Foxx Show. 💯
@gws259 Жыл бұрын
You got it
@SameDayparlay Жыл бұрын
On the backs of blacks 😢
@DWeb0414 Жыл бұрын
@@SameDayparlay so many other things built off and from ✊🏿👊🏾 since the beginning of time black history is American history.
@deantonto1615 Жыл бұрын
Yea they used the shows then sell the networks
@TheStimradio Жыл бұрын
Wow, just hearing that In Living Color music gives me goosebumps. Takes me back to the early 90s on Sunday nights. Speaking of which, you said In Living Color was originally on Saturday nights? I always remembered it being on Sundays at 8:00 but I could be wrong.
@energybaby4658 Жыл бұрын
5 heart beats is a classic to me and my family... I didn't know Mr. WAYANS had anything to do with the writing
@djbloodshot Жыл бұрын
I had to stop this like 10 times to go back and watch the sketches again. Thanks for this. I loved in living color
@lhnelson0111 ай бұрын
This documentary is amazing, detailed, thorough. Thank you for going the extra mile.
@Oboom5 Жыл бұрын
Stopping by to say that I really enjoying your video essays! I saw you haven’t posted in a while but I’m hoping to seeing more content. Have a blessed rest of the year 🙏🏾!
@DefaultName-mn2xkАй бұрын
Do the Wayans family know about this? They need to. You did great and as far as I know are the only one to have created a doc about their full story.
@chocdubbie Жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job on all of these keep up the great work
@heatherdamage Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a full compendium on this classic show!
@40ozheroes Жыл бұрын
Your Part 1 was epic, I'm strapped in for part 2 and 3 now. well done!
@BellaZ209 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I have all of the dvds for each season. David Allen Greer is so talented and super underrated! ❤
@JamesWalker-ro5fr Жыл бұрын
This was very well done. Put together nicely and professionally. It was also entertaining. You should do more of this for other untold stories.
@audrealambert9583 Жыл бұрын
Nepotism or not they all earned thereslives an applause from me They are all phenomenally talented in there own way There contribution to society at large was accurate,honest and hestericle AF💯🤩💖🗽🙏
@therealfrankielou9027 Жыл бұрын
Ppl only complain about nepotism when it's black ppl doin it
@JayBelafonte14 күн бұрын
@@therealfrankielou9027right, America literally runs on nepotism. It’s about who you know, not what you know.
@michaeltaylor9566 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time and knowledge
@judithdaniel Жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job with this!
@alishak40616 ай бұрын
This was so beautifully done. I was a kid and watched In Living Color in real time and had no idea 75 percent of this happened.
@tonganqueenb5517 Жыл бұрын
Didn't realise there were so many stars to come out of this show!
@zenlifetv4837 Жыл бұрын
I loved the five heartbeats!
@nunyabinness35742 жыл бұрын
I had to sub....i love a good retrospective, and i really appreciate the effort. You remind us all of a much better time in the world...and show the youngins that they missed the best era ever (80s/90s)
@dey-one Жыл бұрын
Incredibly done. Subbed. Please keep them coming.
@tempbauer2131 Жыл бұрын
I think it’s amazing that you don’t use pics if not 100% sure if they’re accurate. I also appreciate that you let us know. Vs someone that uses a “maybe” pic and in teeny tiny print you write that it MAY NOT be accurate and of course, some creators wouldn’t even mention that it’s a maybe pic. Integrity is so very important when doing documentaries, video essays, etc. Too often too many people are willing to give up “a little bit of integrity” (No Such Thing! It’s either there or not PERIOD, imo!) for money, attention, power, whatever. I grew up watching this show. I’ve seen some people discuss different bits or people from the show. But never anything so in depth from Wayans fam beginnings, how they got the show, the death of the show, and the aftermath. The Everything! In moments where you discuss when things are going wrong, being hurtful & harmful, people are making bad decisions or doing things that may be considered selfish, disrespectful, simply put just wrong in someway, you’ve addressed the issue with truth and you include what affect that negative whatever created, whether something bad came from it or it was abled to be used for positivity & growth. You don’t just totally gloss over or completely ignore what happened. It’s obvious that this is a passion of yours. The amount of research, the way the script is written, the clips you chose to include has all come together to make something very detailed oriented that’s pact with info making this educational, interesting, and enjoyable.
@callbigg Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed both parts 1 & 2. Thanks for making this documentary 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@kristelquartz6085 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best documentaries i have ever seen. I love the time and effort you put in each episode. I also love how you were completely honest. If you didn't have a pic or the right to show it, you let us know. It was straight to the point yet very informative!!!! Very well done!!!!!!! Thank you!!!
@randombrokeperson Жыл бұрын
The SuperBowl halftime incident is really a huge moment in Black American history. The fact that a show created and spearheaded by Black people was so great and caused such an upset in ratings that they had to call another Black man, Michael fucking Jackson, to make sure that didn’t happen the following year is absolutely INSANE
@toureharris3489 Жыл бұрын
Iconic
@cliftonharmon2403 Жыл бұрын
In Living Color should be on to this very day, just like SNL. We all know ILC was funnier...
@ABSAT01 Жыл бұрын
JFS This was a fantastic documentary. The best and most in-depth on the Wayans family, the upstart and advent of FOX and the WB networks. I worked in broadcast television for 20 years and this is definitely a very professional project you created. It shows how much you put your heart and soul inti your work. I wish you continued success. God bless you.
@jessik615 Жыл бұрын
This series is excellent
@ms.b.g.9443 Жыл бұрын
Okay so J Lo got the special treatment I 👀. Now she tries to totally disassociate herself from Black people, and Keenan gave her her start...interesting
@JayBelafonte14 күн бұрын
It’s the same thing with Rosie Perez, Salma Hayek, Sofia Vergara, etc. They basically used Black peoples support to get on, then completely dissociate and alienate themselves. In many cases they start hating, and making crazy statements
@pierreneal1729 Жыл бұрын
🔥 content super informative. Bless up.
@DustyVisionTVDVTV Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed these very much. Thank u
@never-endingquestions3314 Жыл бұрын
You should be monetized. This was dope.
@gideoninc8687 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thank you
@cydneypatterson91112 жыл бұрын
Let's goo fam! I always learn something new when I watch your vids.💪🏽😁
@timurmusabay4822 Жыл бұрын
this is awesome all 3 parts
@ishetrying Жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying these. Thank you.
@PhflyDan1 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! BIG up from London, England 🏴 ❤
@TheDoghouseradio Жыл бұрын
jane you done a amazing job on this.. i appreciate you taking the time to edit produce and narrate one of my favorite families ..
@clairewood-forrester579 Жыл бұрын
I totally love your documentaries. Well done 👏🏽
@jacobsmithjr Жыл бұрын
With a family that tight there's no way Fox is gonna divide those siblings.
@angelajones201 Жыл бұрын
You are so good made me rethink how legendary they are … Like i knew but i didn’t KNOW.
@DeeNice681 Жыл бұрын
Arsenio Hall refused to have Keenan on his show when ‘ILC’ was on. Keenan made one appearance before ‘In Living Color’ came on.
@JelissaGonzalez-bv7cr Жыл бұрын
He’s such a wuss
@MyResellerTreasure Жыл бұрын
This was a great video! You put a lot of time into this and I truly appreciate it. I really enjoyed it. Definitely hit the subscribe button
@rodgerbattle8692 Жыл бұрын
Met Marlon before he was down to earth and gave me some great advice I appreciate him a lot
@whipsintha856 Жыл бұрын
Awesome keep up the hard work, this was great content
@jhemmitt Жыл бұрын
Keenan was comedies’ Barry Gordy 💐💐
@maureendefoe7462 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe your views are so low!! Good job 👏🏽 from UK
@prim.an.propher1505 Жыл бұрын
The 5ive Heartbeats didn’t do well at first because the production company didn’t believe in it. They didn’t promote it to the right demographic. I remember it seemed to fall out the sky but years later the truth was shared by people who were part of the production. Robert Townsend was a great asset in media because he understood black representation
@carynmartin6053 Жыл бұрын
Excellent docuseries about a phenomenal iconic show!🎉❤😊
@tan_ya_ Жыл бұрын
🙌🏾 I appreciate your content! Happy I found your channel.
@Concept2118 ай бұрын
Great work on this! Brought me back and learned so many things that I never knew before about one of my favorite shows on TV. 👏
@s4mp_founder Жыл бұрын
Mo' Money is perfect. A edgy comedy that drifts into a slightly intense thriller.
@angelgregory9445 Жыл бұрын
I remember being a kid in the 90s and In Living Color would come on before Aresenal Hall and I'd have to go to bed right after.
@sketcharmstrong8491 Жыл бұрын
I remember thinking they did Tommy Davidson wrong when I read his book a while back. I agree they singled him out so the family could shine but I guess thats just showbiz. He also said that some of the Wayne's brothers humor seemed mean-spirited and just crass. Looking back at some of the episodes I kind of agree. A lot of their humor afterwards seemed to cater to white teenage boys i.e. Scary Movie, Don't Be Menace, etc. I really didn't care for any of those but there still were a lot of genius sketches and characters on the first seasons of ILC. Great video series...
@kayever1701 Жыл бұрын
I actually saw Keenan out with Eddie Murphy years ago at the Paridise Garage( A famous underground House Music Club ) in that Frenchie get up......
@dansmith9586 Жыл бұрын
Shortly after In Living Color was cancelled, a new series called House of Buggin filled In Living Color's time slot. House of Buggin was similar to In Living Color, except it had an all Latino cast.
@jeps19732 ай бұрын
And John had the same issues with execs.
@Tornado1994Ай бұрын
@@jeps1973 House of Bugging starting Taping in February of 1994 and premiered November 12,1994. It was Canceled after only 12 Shows. For a REASON.
@MsDisneylandlover Жыл бұрын
I pray Jammie is doing good
@AlanaGurl Жыл бұрын
Girl you did an amazing job with this documentary! One of the best shows ever. Thanks for the memories 🙌🏾
@DefaultName-mn2xkАй бұрын
I hope you go on to do this for a well paid and recognized living
@wisedyer2133 Жыл бұрын
Love your work 👍
@alexschneider6655 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@aldo.b.martin Жыл бұрын
Love your work. I'm so impressed
@Novakane78 Жыл бұрын
When they were doing the reboot Kanisha Buss was auditioning..I wish the reboot happened just because of her ...thats my home girl!
@mothernaturesapothecary Жыл бұрын
This was very entertaining and very well put together. I have to become a subscriber!
@CharlotteBrown-bh1cd Жыл бұрын
My favorite show on tv in my life.
@bigrudd9346 Жыл бұрын
Nice stuff. Will you be doing some movie classics?
@randyc8406 Жыл бұрын
W/O ILC & Simpsons, who knows what we’d have today, cuz Fox would’ve closed its doors, within 2 yrs
@shineshineization Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Married with Children
@divinewon73 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed all of those shows and the entertaining programming on Fox in the 1990s. I really didn’t watch much news on any stations that much when I was younger. In 2001, I got an apartment right above my mothers one bedroom apartment so I could take care of her yet enjoy privacy which she really liked as well. We truly enjoyed each other very much and I was so glad to have 5.5 years of focused attention on her… She had six kids. One day, I sat down with her to watch the news, and she had fox on… Reporter was making right wing commentary when they are supposed to only cover the news. As soon as I heard it, I told my mom not to watch that station for news ever. She listen to me and I am grateful she never fell into the Fox lying cycle, which has caused this nation so much harm. I am so glad to have enjoyed my mom, and we laughed all the time as I helped her get around, take her to doctors appointments, and helped her in every aspect of her life, as she was injured severely in a car accident, and was limited to using a walker to get around.
@aarondigby5054 Жыл бұрын
@@shineshineizationIKR, MWC Kelly, Peg & Al we're funny and the neighbor's they fleeced Marcy D'Arcy, too much.
@JayBelafonte14 күн бұрын
As others said “Married with Children” was major too, then “90210” was crazy. “21 Jump street” and “Tales from the Crypt” are honorable mentions
@ThatsWildAf44 Жыл бұрын
You’re doing a great job!!!!
@monicac2834 Жыл бұрын
Great work on this. There were times I even cried.
@robertmoffitt351 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Your research is incredible.
@gregoryjefferson592 Жыл бұрын
Make a video about “Martin”
@chrisg8114 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job. 👍🏾
@deamonghod Жыл бұрын
Great work! Thank. You for this. I am glad to have been able to copthe DVDs and the wayans brothers show. Oehhh! Martin! - - - >>
@JRDad Жыл бұрын
Great videos.
@LifewMaya1 Жыл бұрын
I love this so In depth !!
@juliusbushiv2904 Жыл бұрын
Awesome channel
@Rose_Bride Жыл бұрын
Does anyone happen to know what the "miscommunications" were with John Leguizamo and (in part 1) Rosie Perez?
@JaneforShort Жыл бұрын
Nothing I read got specific about the "miscommunications" unfortunately, but I think it was more along the lines of scheduling conflicts. Leguizamo actually had his own sketch show after ILC was cancelled (House of Buggin).
@MsDisneylandlover Жыл бұрын
Great job sis
@rahdream Жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB!
@JustinCoasters Жыл бұрын
44:46 Barely put them on DVD. They chopped so much out
@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo243 ай бұрын
your channel is Magnificent!!!!!
@cellmate1 Жыл бұрын
You have a great voice
@sarahsherman4514 Жыл бұрын
I remember being 11, watching In Living Color with my little portable tv hidden under my blankets when i was supposed to be asleep. Loved that show, they were the best.
@rosalindlove3755 Жыл бұрын
My words are very short. Stand strong in your beliefs. God bless family 👪.
@purplepanda1615 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤Loved this
@MsDisneylandlover Жыл бұрын
In living color needs a movie
@kelvintorrence59948 ай бұрын
The original 1,not that crap that came last
@SeeingSebastian Жыл бұрын
It's crazy he discovered J Lo, but almost let the other FlyGirls vote her off the island 😆 smart play with the holding contract.
@jasonrobinsonjr Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@iamskippy Жыл бұрын
It’s so interesting how jealous people get. 31:50 Finding out that even #Jim *thought he wasn’t being used enough* … when he was presumably #2 on the call sheet behind Damon… *It just seems like over the course of pt 1 & 2 you have said* “______ felt like they weren’t getting enough sketches.” Every single ensemble show has that I would assume. When Will Ferrell left there was a scramble for “his vacated time” … before him HARTMAN … before him EDDIE & CHEVY. No matter how great the show, people are likely wishing for more time. The lesson: *NAME THE SHOW AFTER YOU* and you can’t be fired❗️ _…unless you’re Roseanne._
@christopherreid-wn3tk Жыл бұрын
Man the 5 heartbeats was a smash hit ! Swyd the only music joint fucking wit it was temptations that's crazy!
@JaneforShort Жыл бұрын
Not according to critics or the box office lol. It's definitely a classic, but many Black classics are not well regarded by critics.