Donahue In LA - The Cast of In Living Color (1990)

[@adroutt1985]

Shout out to the cast for sticking together. They were truly a family. They dont have cast like that anymore

[@daustin8888]

Most of them were literally family

[@bradlowe7916]

@@daustin8888 😂

[@nanitadaughtry8501]

@@daustin8888 true lol

[@briancannon3987]

N they didn't stick together

[@DBGreatness]

@@briancannon3987 they did. Popped up in each others projects. All still friends.

[@mdot2597]

David Alan Grier is so underrated!

[@queensmith8265]

I Love Him😍

[@MadameLa78]

What's so funny is I ACTUALLY Remember him being the Grape in the old Fruit of the Loom commercials!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@willthomas2310]

Very much so

[@daffyduckfan4478]

Leon Lonnie love one of the greatest characters on tv.

[@CPUT99]

His “unamused” face is so fucking funny lol

[@deniselevy2884]

Watching this interview really makes me appreciate how ahead of its time In Living Color is.

[@InAnotherTimeGirl]

How ahead of its time it was.

[@Perfectpearl]

Very true

[@litokeaton7484]

@@InAnotherTimeGirl 99

[@drethewriter4761]

Agreed 👍🏾👍🏾

[@blazebaby89]

LOVE this blast from the past! In Living Color was/is da bomb!

[@xBrabus76]

Was/is & always.....then Married w/Children

[@vanmoody]

My wife and I watched it. Wow, this was before we had kids. Now all the kids are grown up.

[@seanthompson1197]

Damn, Donahue actually did a pretty good job. Played Devil's advocate and let them give their point of view. We honestly couldn't handle this type of discourse today.

[@begsbegsbegs]

Donahue was a pro. He knew how to break the echo chamber.

[@jrs131]

Donahue plays devils advocate well because he is one.

[@robertpolanco1973]

@@jrs131 That is not a decent comment coming from you about Donahue. Get a grip, man!

[@Skydog722]

He's an extremist. He's not playing the role of one. That's the real Phil.... Seen him on other networks and he was also highly combative....

[@sharonblevins9645]

Genius comedy for it's day. This show broke thru so many culture standards. Loved this show. It did make you laugh and stop and think about others besides ourself.

[@hassanburton669]

THE BEST TV SHOW IN NETWORK TELEVISION HISTORY. PROUD OWNER OF ALL THE IN LIVING COLOR SEASONS 1 THROUGH 4. I LIKE SEASONS 1 AND 2 THE BEST.

[@DavidRichardson95]

Seasons 3 to 5 would be up there but due to licensing issues they cut a lot out.

[@hassanburton669]

David Richardson Wow. Ok 👌🏿

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Yes

[@marce11o]

It’s still funny today. Better than SNL by a long shot

[@hassanburton669]

marce11o HELL YES!!!!

[@NEONOIRERA]

Best Sketch Comedy Show of all Time. Hands down. I’m so grateful to witness it as a kid.

[@spokentruth5909]

How old were you?

[@chanelsings83]

Period!

[@thruthemotions]

David hit it right on the nail "if youre not offending at least one person in comedy then you're not doing your job" And thats honestly so true about comedy. I've always noticed how controversial its always been. If rebooted today it wouldn't survive

[@ebonyrushharrington7990]

Not necessarily/ no comment

[@thruthemotions]

@@ebonyrushharrington7990 Im saying there is no line. There is no 'below the belt' because its not meant to be taken seriously.

[@meeksluv]

Ppl too fake and sensitive

[@camerona9067]

@@thruthemotions Apparently, there is a line... Hairline.

[@Obamacain9]

Nah man, I know plenty of comedians that can literally make you fall out of your chair with laughter without feeling the need make fun of people ! The comedians that do in my book aren't "fully developed" practioners of the art !

[@chellanekrukar4869]

GOAT's of all time. Ya'll are amazing, always. Untouchable and super funny 🥰🤣🤣🤣😇

[@begsbegsbegs]

“If you’re not offending anyone in comedy then you’re not doing your job.” 14:45 mark. David Allen Grier

[@jenniferbrown5640]

Donahue got under his skin with that question 😂😂😂😂

[@vanmoody]

Too many snowflakes today. Hey we all got made fun of when we were kids. We got through it. It toughens you up. People have to know who they are and be comfortable in their own skin so they aren't easily offended.

[@shimmerveli9535]

This went from laughter to seriousness fast wow.

[@daffyduckfan4478]

You know how O’fays are.

[@jenniferbrown5640]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FanoFinz]

In Living Color.......Greatest Show Ever!!! I loved the fact they picked on everyone. It gave us all a way to laugh at stereotypes and at the end of the show, everyone loved everyone and no hard feelings!

[@jodyamnpurrier-killingbeck1147]

My favourite show. Thanks to youtube I can watch them again.

[@jsbethke]

Loved and miss the Donahue Show. Loved and miss In Living Color. So much talent on that show. Always thought Kim Wayans was somewhat underrated.

[@janedowe2682]

REEL BLACK IS MY JAM!!!!!

[@kasha5551]

Same here

[@joelates5334]

Reel Black is like the Black KZbin. Now if only black folks could build a comparative KZbin platform in this day and age...

[@s4mp_founder]

David Allan Grier has a family background within the civil rights movement alongside MLK, if your curious to his passion in articulating his perspective in defense to the show.

[@reelblack]

William H Grier & Price M Cobbs on 'Black Rage' (1968) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZXFhX2fgtyInrM

[@christinamitchell6796]

I'm so sad it was only 45 minutes, this was nostalgic and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Edit: I love the prophetic words at 40:41 and how Kelly backed up Keenan, they were a very unified cast gives me chills.

[@kevindockery5182]

One of the best shows ever

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "LIVING COLOR" I miss you guys!!!

[@gullyside3426]

Rest In Peace !! Phil Donahue! 🕊️

[@Rashaed]

I just heard. He was a good man.

[@ghanasoul]

Wow. Never knew the cast came on Donahue. Gotta tell u, back when i was in high school, In Living Color was THE SHOW to watch! If u weren’t down with ILC u just weren’t hip. EVERYONE watched that show. U couldn’t wait to go to school the next day and talk bout all the funny bits/skits u saw the night b4. The 90s, i believe, was the last great decade for black entertainers.

[@dreameryoung38]

Me either

[@dreameryoung38]

Me either

[@marietanner7538]

This is why I always loved in living color...nobody was safe, we all got a turn in the barrel, they took the stereotypes to the extreme to show how ridiculous they are/were; they made us take a look ourselves and laugh, no matter what some ppl are always going to be offended

[@renemoya6831]

Kelly Coffield was so underrated. She was very talented and so funny.

[@tomryan914]

...and lovely.

[@kingbeef66]

Indeed, she’s like onscreen Tress MacNeill.

[@conormacpicks]

True

[@kapishjoshi4576]

I love how it when people like Donahue think comedians are dumb and stupid just to get laughs when in reality they're some of the smartest people on this planet.

[@EverTheTwain]

it's difficult to rise above it all

[@TheBreezus]

I've always said comedians are the greatest observers.

[@Coachat]

Donahues style was to provoke an intelligent debate. He wanted to people to articulate their positions and views.

[@wonderwoman66dp]

#EXACTLY

[@mikewhite4560]

SERIOUSLY? You've seen his work with someone named: DAVID LETTERMAN??? DUH...😅

[@antwanholman2449]

Thanks for keeping the commercials! Really takes me back there

[@jaxjr121]

So refreshing seeing this!!!

[@Exoticlady819]

Someone on tiktok found this for me. That's my mama, at the end, saying, "This is the best thing in primetime since Laugh-In... I haven't been this happy in a while! I searched for 20 years. My mom passed in 2019, without seeing it again. 😢

[@tevans5144]

Chelsea Levine: I think that is so cool to be able to see your mom on here like that ❤! ( R.I.P mom 🌠)

[@urbanflavorz]

nice. What was Laugh-in btw. Never heard of that show

[@FatLadyKiller]

@@urbanflavorz it was about a black disco dancing cowboy named "Schlizmaster" and a talking ventriloquist dummy named "Chuckles" that was his partner. They kicked ass and made wise cracks at the bad guys, and sometimes each others, expense. 🤣🖤

[@aarondigby5054]

​@@urbanflavorzRowan and Martin's Laugh-in, A hit comedy sketch variety show in the late sixties launched the careers of Ruth Buzzey, Goldie Hawn, JoAnne Worley, Artie Johnson,

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

So sorry for your loss. My grandmother had the pleasure of being on “Donahue” as well, along with my aunt and godmother who accompanied her. While I don’t remember the topic, I managed to single her out in the audience while at home with my granddad, even though the three of them didn’t participate in the Q&A. Funny thing is that the camera never did a random closeup shot of them. Therefore, I saw her in the background behind Phil while he was speaking. I got all excited and said to my granddad, “There she is!” while having no idea we were watching the very episode they were on. My grandmother was on her way home from work on that very night that it aired, so I couldn’t wait to tell her.

[@queensmith8265]

I Absolutely Love each Cast Member Of In Living Color

[@moniemarshie7270]

Ph. L OP

[@demize30]

Thank you so much for this. In Living Color was my favorite show growing up.

[@Deken]

Oh, wow! Thanks so much for this blast from the past! In Living Color was one of my favorite shows. It truly was history in the making, unknown to most of us watching at the time. That show catapulted many of the cast's careers. Even J Lo was a Fly Girl. Donahue, in spite of his dry demeanor most times, had some fantastic guests and great topic discussions. His talk show was one I rarely missed when I wasn't in school or working. @reelblack, I've been subbed to your channel for some time, but for some reason, the notification bell wasn't checked...not that it matters much nowadays. You've compiled so much wonderful history! I'll be a longtime viewer. Thank you!

[@monaleon7184]

Whew the host of this episode was SOMETHING

[@Gonk]

Frank Drebin

[@gregoryallen0001]

he like.. invented this format.. a total 70's 80's staple when there were only 4 channels on tv 🤯

[@elgeneralxx]

i cant stop watching this show im younger then this show but its not bad at all these talkshows

[@treefiddy5424]

Hairlines must’ve not been a big deal back then

[@kjk7611]

@Daniels H.S He was being a journalist. Which is what Donahue is.

[@susanfit47]

The best TV variety show in Network TV history. Proud owner of In Living Color Seasons 1 to 5. And I like the first 4 seasons a lot.

[@sheronsimmons3811]

I almost forgot how good this show was.🤭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@victoriaallen3753]

The questions from the audience were very good. This was fun nostalgic show to watch.

[@heathertea2704]

One of my FAVORITES.💞💞💞

[@thatsfunnymom4149]

My favorite show 👏👏👏

[@profound_wisdom80]

This is my first time watching this, thank you for sharing!

[@coastalcamperca2530]

I’m a gay man. At one of San Francisco’s largest gay bars, we looked forward to Sunday nights. When Men on Film came on, the music would stop, and the large crowd got quiet. We all laughed and laughed and laughed!

[@cyyrious]

Blain Edward’s 😂😂😂

[@vanmoody]

@@cyyrious And Antoine Merryweather. lol

[@jaxjr121]

Oh lawd...... #SMH. 😳🤐🏳💯👎🏿

[@Gonk]

Love them all, the best comedy skit show ever :)

[@robertscaife2361]

THIS CAST IS AWESOME AS THE SHOW.,, .THE SONG IN ITSELF CELEBRATES DIVERSITY AND THAT NO MATTER A DREAM IS POSSIBLE WITH POSITIVITY..I BELIEVE THATS WHY IT WAS SO SUCCESSFUL

[@turklatasha191]

Kim and David's skits together were/ are epic!

[@nicolegreen1599]

He called SNL out and I LOVED that. He was spot-on.

[@Boygonebad]

Actually he called out critics

[@andieslive669]

Gosh, I really missed In Color because they made people laugh and the show is very entertaining thanks to all the actors, dancers and Fox 5.

[@patttyannhudson]

Me my husband and daughter watched every week I absolutely loved it and they all are successful entertainers to this day

[@lolitabridges1974]

The talent on that stage; not to mention Phil!

[@buzzardbeatniks]

I remember watching this when it aired, this episode was my first exposure to Jim Carrey and he really left a lasting impression.

[@aarondigby5054]

Let me tell ya sumtin Fire Marshall Bill, Jim Carey was hilarious, Men on Film with Blayne Edwards and Antoine Merriwether.

[@selenatracy-pettross2895]

I'm not a fan of TV, but this is one of the most original, hilarious sitcoms that the Gen X'ers can claim as theirs! Sharp witted & exaggerated comedy gold!

[@nora4981]

Gen X made the best TV … then GenZ ruined everything

[@ricolove9273]

I love this channel is there any way possible that you can please please find the Phil Donahue interview of the Jacksons in 1977 please

[@DeeEss_on_YT]

Thanks for posting this!

[@DavidRichardson95]

You can't just do _ILC_ in this day and age. The Handi-Man, Men On... sketches alone would call for boycotts. _ILC_ and _MADtv_ (seasons 1-8) were edgy and savage. Couldn't do this type of comedy today. Those shows are still so timeless.

[@scottvidmar913]

You are so right it sucks easier to laugh than to cry

[@shotymeisupandcummin]

It's entertainment. It can be done today.

[@DavidRichardson95]

@@shotymeisupandcummin not in this era.

[@bedshaped85]

You can absolutely do the type of comedy In Living Color did back then except it would have to be a different version. No one should want to do ANYTHING they did 25 or 30 years ago the same exact way. Whether you like it or not CHANGE occurs every year on earth. You may not like it or prefer the way it happened back then but it's going to change with or without your approval/support. That said, if they were to do a Men On Film sketch today it would not feature two heterosexual comedic performers mocking feminine gay men. It would also include LGBT creatives offering their comedic take on how they are portrayed. Why folks want us to still live in a 1990s political climate that no exists is baffling to me.

[@DavidRichardson95]

@@bedshaped85 Then people would say the reboot defeats its purpose. Instead of being edgy, the reboot plays it safe more often than not.

[@kellynorvell5714]

This show is a history icon.

[@KillahManjaro]

My first time seeing this. Thanks for the upload!

[@samantharobinson9947]

The fact that you cannot put anything like this on T.V. today?? Classic!

[@steveleeart]

Yes you could.

[@kingbeef66]

This show was so dope.

[@robertwilliams-np6wb]

4:58 48:14 Thanks Reelblack One. Thats me, white man, blue shirt, mustache. Watched a couple of your reels today, Subscibed.

[@Perfectpearl]

The fact that they made the “The Homeboy Shopping Network” was hilarious! 😂😂 I forgot all about those skits! But as black men, they found this stereotype funny

[@rtrue3502]

This is so hilarious. I forgot about the Marion Barry interview.

[@Sealust50]

THIS SHOW "IN LIVING COLOR" WAS THE BEST THING TO EVER HIT THE TELEVISION AIRWAYS!!! I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING IF IT WERE BACK ON WITH THE SAME EXACT CHARACTERS. THANK THE LORD FOR RERUNS!!! THIS SHOW ACTUALLY PULLED ME THROUGH DEEP DEPRESSION. I JUST HOPE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE GREAT COMEDIC TALENTS WENT ON TO EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@rayshardrobinson7878]

I loved in Living Color, and I loved the fact how all the cast members are sticking to their guns, and defend their artwork. Donahue has forgotten the true purpose of their show. Laughter! It’s comedy, not politics. This show was groundbreaking, and it’s criminal Fox ended then prematurely!

[@AK-74K]

Too many people are confused with what Donahue is doing. You don't stimulate debate by just agreeing with the guests and telling them how great they are. DOnahue takes the position of their critics to provoke an interesting debate. The questions he is asking aren't based on what he believes necessarily

[@herbthomas2381]

I still pull In Living Color videos here on KZbin and still laugh my butt off.

[@lanayajordyn9950]

Show was just the classic, greatest

[@brucehanson6427]

I have been looking for this for years.

[@jodyamnpurrier-killingbeck1147]

Jim Carey and Jamie fox became two of the biggest stars from this show also fly girl Jlo. This show really opened doors for others.

[@fairisfair2986]

Ty for this

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

I was 13 when this show exploded. At school, every Monday we talked about Sunday night’s episode.

[@DJRhude]

Love the content on this channel, thank you for tapping into some dope memories!

[@daprimedabg4539]

No wonder jim carrey is the eminem of comedy he was working with all the funniest black cast around, the Wayans. Hes got the black stamp of approval

[@Benet1nOnly]

What stands out to me is the censorship argument. Saturday Night Live has been on air for years and has hardly been given any trouble concerning content. In living color was EPIC...but #truth hurts (in any imagery) and it hits even harder when its coming out of the mouth of a black man.

[@kendallrivers1119]

That's because Saturday Night Live hasn't been really edgy since the nineties and is now hella tame compared to In Living Color that literally was a show that made fun of the handicapped, gays, white people, black people, everybody and everything lol.

[@kawaiiafangirl]

@@kendallrivers1119 facts. Also, In Living Color was aired on prime time hours on Sundays and Thursdays while SNL was on an 11:30 at night. But of course, it's a lot easier to blame it on race.

[@kawaiiafangirl]

@Alex Kanyima I know that. I said ILC aired on a Thursday and Sunday throughout its run.

[@paulagwhyte1720]

In Living Colour was absolutely hilarious and one of a kind. Donohue seems so dated here, but I guess this was a long time ago now! Lol.

[@thejenerick1]

Who else misread the title and clicked on this fast, HOPING it was an In Living Color - Donohue spoof you missed back in the 90's?

[@margaretmccall7726]

Comedy gold 👏💖😍

[@noddytiddlywinks6873]

to the host of this channel.... thanks for your vids :-)

[@corneliuswhite5139]

Amazing show, Legendary cast, and the audience...well, it was a different time.😊

[@gregoryallen0001]

thanks for this ♥️

[@michaelneal7377]

I Love the show In living in color 😍 💕

[@kaykepop4084]

Omg! I did not know David was the grape for fruit-of-loom commercials 😅

[@PrayerfullyBlessedMama]

Love the talk about family. Family is crucial.

[@viralbuthow000]

I remember this. I remember us being disappointed that Damon wasn't there

[@jayporterr]

and Kim Coles too

[@robertarnold9676]

@@jayporterr She was only in the first season.

[@ragantate3995]

Damon is one of those who don’t feel the need to be on for folks. He’s been clear on that since day one & spoken about why over the years. Still remember him winning I think it was an naacp image award or something to that effect, he only said “Thanks...” then left the stage. Folks boo’ed him so, he walked back on, walked back to the microphone and said “Thanks...” and left again.

[@wingchundragon]

Yeeeeah…Damon…..he different. I think he’s more out for himself. He didn’t show up to the tv land awards. Didn’t do the Oprah OWN Wayans family special. He directed Marlon in a drama about stand up comedians….just to keep it locked up for no one else to see. Very talented but…odd

[@CodyCole80]

@@ragantate3995 😆 I remember that award too!!! He won and said, “Thank you.” It was cold as he walked away, so they turned around and said, “Thank you!” even colder. He was always the funniest Wayans to me, but he was also the least transparent. When he’s performing, he’s on and awesome! When he’s not on, leave him alone or you might get cussed out. That’s just my perception of him. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@robfromvan]

I love how they always had the rappers at the end of the show; all the rappers I was listening to at the time.

[@Perfectpearl]

34:34 Hollywood Homeboys?! Never saw these sketches but it’s hilarious 😂😂

[@carter358]

This show was genius! It should still be on! FOX shot themselves in the foot constantly by killing their early, innovative shows.

[@cathyt144]

I miss both these programs, Donahue and ILC. Im glad i was able to have access to both programs and wish both were still on. Can we imagine the censorship these days of their skits because people are so easily offended ,even more than in the 80s &90s. People have lost their sense of humor.

[@howardcash8301]

Donahue's interview skills show HE'S OUTOF HIS LEAGUE! YEAH!

[@janedowe2682]

If they can air shows like south park, family guy, the Simpsons, animated stuff like that, why couldn't they air "In living color"? Today??? I wish it would come back on the air for homie the clown if nothing else....classic!!!! Homie don't play dat..... lolol.

[@hustleman85]

I wasn't that the can't air it now, it ended because they were trying to screw Keenan on his syndication profits.

[@janedowe2682]

I know they did him dirty. Hollywood is and has always done BLACK folk wrong. Always. But I bet you they didn't do the animation writers like they did Keenan. It's very sad. Thank you for your comment. It's so true.

[@kendallrivers1119]

They couldn't air In Living Color today for the same reason why those animated shows are now watered down and tame compared to how they used to be lol. Man if they did Men on Film or Handi-Man today they'd be canned in a heartbeat. Keenan in fact has turned down a reboot i heard because he didn't want to make it tame or pc.

[@7999777]

two snaps and a circle all day long!. its one of the best shows from now (back in the day). It was a great, funny variety show. Love them all! Oh for you young bucks, Jennifer Lopez got her shot in show business as one of the dancers on that very show! Living Color Live ON!

[@aarondigby5054]

I think Rosie Perez honed some skills with this crew.

[@tuningin88]

I love these sketches of Arsenio. LOL.

[@sharonj.9597]

2 snaps up!!!!

[@reneeelias9514]

Smart responses to Donahue.

[@PrayerfullyBlessedMama]

Fathers are so important. My oldest son started a lawn care at 11 (wanted to at 10 but I asked him to wait) because he saw dad working hard. He’s now 15 and preparing to graduate at 16 (we homeschool).

[@susancain8505]

Living color was one of the best shows on TV. No one got away with anything and they were funny as h..l. It is difficult to survive as a comedian today as David said if comedy isn't offending someone your not doing your job. We have lost our ability to laugh at ourselves what a sad world.

[@shazzielindsey1981]

Keenan looked tight in the beginning and I did not know why... because he knew what was going to come from Phil...

[@daffyduckfan4478]

17:00 great point.

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

36:45 keenan mentions the rare only aired once clip.of "bolt 45"

[@sandybeaches3950]

The good ol' dayz" when everything said wasn't an insult. People laughed a little easier back then. T.V. was fun to watch.

[@nkosistrainbullies5806]

TV is still fun to watch. TV today dont cater to people that are of a certain age. You think people laughed easier but people were still just as offended. You know how many people In living color offended? America just has way of forcing certain comedy into people. Dont get me wrong in living color was the shit. Better that saturday night live. Saturday night live stereotypes was watered down rhetoric.

[@quintenisliving7204]

Exactly.... Comedy is the most dangerous career today

[@sandybeaches3950]

@@nkosistrainbullies5806 Saturday Nite Live was my mom's favorite. She'd laugh so hard, watching that show. She passed in 84', but she had a great sense of humor.

[@scottvidmar913]

@@sandybeaches3950 God bless your mom laughter and comedy is love😂

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@nkosistrainbullies5806 I'm curious what tv is fun to watch these days? lol because I haven't found anything worth watching in years. I have to come to channels like this or watch classic reruns to find good laughs.

[@joelates5334]

@reelblack: please upload the episode of the Phil Donahue Show where Dr. Welsing makes an appearance

[@elgeneralxx]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovWdKuDmLtqrac here it is

[@omegawicked1]

its makes me smile

[@paulgrimaldi1751]

Great Memories!!

[@Harley157d]

Omg, kelly cofield and kim wayans hats

[@winstonsmithamm]

Those are some very 90's outfits.