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Martin TV Show (1992): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know
#rememberwhen Martin Lawrence was Thursday nights? Before Bad Boys and Big Momma’s House, he was Martin Payne—the loud, loyal, and slightly delusional DJ holding it down in Detroit. Martin wasn’t just a sitcom—it was a cultural takeover, powered by Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne II, and the late Thomas Mikal Ford.

We’re breaking down 15 facts that even the most diehard fans might not know. From iconic alter egos like Sheneneh and Jerome to cameos by hip-hop legends, Martin delivered nonstop chaos, comedy, and catchphrases that still resonate 30 years later.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:34 - #15: How Stand-Up Became a Sitcom — Martin Lawrence
03:13 - #14: Catchphrases That Took Over the '90s
04:43 - #13: The Man Who Never Missed a Scene — Thomas Mikal Ford
07:04 - #12: Reunions, Tributes, and Emmy Payback
08:49 - #11: When Everyone Wanted a Cameo — Biggie Smalls
10:54 - #10: From Sitcom Star to Box Office King
12:52 - #9: Real Friends, Real Chemistry
14:16 - #8: A Hustler With a Shopping Cart — Tracy Morgan
16:07 - #7: On-Set Tensions Boil Over — Karl Anthony Payne II
17:30 - #6: The Spinoff That Sank Instantly
18:42 - #5: When the Theme Song Grew Up
20:15 - #4: Sitcom Meets Concert Special
22:23 - #3: The Night Fox Took Over Thursdays
24:06 - #2: These "Newcomers" Were Already Pros
26:23 - #1: One Man, Dozens of Characters

Martin TV Show: 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know

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