Cast & Crew
- executive producer81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- executive producer78 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- executive producer52 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- executive producer27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Written By
- created by / writer / story / written by132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- created by132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- created by / story / written by132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- writer / story14 Episodes, 1992 - 1996
- writer / written by11 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- writer11 Episodes, 1993 - 1996
- writer10 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- writer10 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- writer10 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- writer / teleplay / written by9 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- writer / teleplay / written by9 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- 8 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- writer8 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- writer7 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- writer7 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- teleplay / writer6 Episodes, 1992 - 1994
- 5 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- writer5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- writer5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- writer / story4 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- writer3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- writer3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- writer3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- written by3 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- written by3 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- 3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- writer2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- teleplay2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- 1 Episode, 1993 - 1993
- writer1 Episode, 1993 - 1993
- contributing writer1 Episode, 1994 - 1994
- 1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- writer1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- 1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- writer1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- 1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- 1 Episode, 1997 - 1997
Cast
- Martin Payne / Sheneneh Jenkins / Jerome / Roscoe / Edna 'Mama' Payne / King Beef / Bob / Elroy / Various / Otis / Baby Jesus / Dragonfly Jones / Joseph / Mama Payne / Voice of Announcer132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Gina Waters-Payne / Gina Waters / Mary132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Tommy Strawn / Wise Man #2132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Cole Brown / Obadiah132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Pamela James / Wise Man #1's Wife132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Stan Winters / Wise Man #155 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- Shawn McDermott / Innkeeper54 Episodes, 1992 - 1994
- Nipsey28 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- Bernice / Saleslady15 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- Brother Man13 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- Caller #1 / Man / Titus / Announcer / Bentley / Man #1 / Radio Announcer / TV Announcer / TV Voice-over12 Episodes, 1992 - 1996
- Sharice12 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- Ms. Geri / Registrant / Woman #111 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Tracy10 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- Lil' Dawg / Little Dawg / Little Dog10 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- Buckwhite9 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- Gloria Rodriguez8 Episodes, 1994 - 1994
- Shanise McGillicuddy7 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- Hustle Man7 Episodes, 1994 - 1996
- Mr. Jim7 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- Kenji / Bow Legged Lou / Heckler7 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- Nadine Waters6 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- Marian / Female Patron6 Episodes, 1994 - 1996
- Caller #2 / Caller #1 / Female Caller / Ma Duke6 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- Caller #2 / Bennie / Caller #1 / Male Caller / TV Voice-over6 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- Caller #2 / Caller #4 / TV Voice-over / White Couple5 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- Luis / Mr. Lopez / Raul4 Episodes, 1993 - 1996
- Mr. Whitaker4 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- Maddie Brown4 Episodes, 1992 - 1996
- Rev. Leon Lonnie Love4 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- Keylolo4 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- Evelyn Porter4 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- Laquita4 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- Myra3 Episodes, 1992 - 1994
- Dr. Cliff Waters3 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- Secretary / The Secretary / Woman in Crowd3 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- Mrs. Booker3 Episodes, 1994 - 1996
- Mr. Booker3 Episodes, 1994 - 1996
- Mr. Oldman3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- Blues Singer / Jingle Singer / Patron #13 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- Waiter3 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- Arthur / Boy #23 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- Stage Manager / Avery3 Episodes, 1995 - 1995
- Sherman Oaks2 Episodes, 1995 - 1995
- Ellen2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- Sonya2 Episodes, 1995 - 1995
- Jim Bozack / Sterling Sweets2 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- Tommy Hearns2 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- Maria Rodriguez2 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- Good Mission Man / Moving Man2 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- Issac Washington2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- Santa Claus / The Plumber2 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- Varnell Hill2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- Poindexter2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- Guy / Kalvin Kani2 Episodes, 1992 - 1996
- Brother Shabazz / Pearlie2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- Nicole2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- Aggravated Man / Man #12 Episodes, 1994 - 1996
- Judge Wheatley2 Episodes, 1994 - 1994
- Audience Member #2 / Dexter Carrington2 Episodes, 1995 - 1996
- Bus Boy / Old Man2 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- Ruby / Woman Caller2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- Angry Man / Angry Man #22 Episodes, 1994 - 1994
- Keyboard Player2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- Loafer2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- Older Cop / Security Guard2 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- Angie / Woman #12 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- Man #3 / Santa2 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- Brian McKnight2 Episodes, 1994 - 1996
- Girlfriend / Patron #42 Episodes, 1995 - 1995
- Chris Rock / Valentino Watson2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- Brenda2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- Clyde / LaFonne2 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- Sonny2 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- D'Andre Simpson / Donnie Simpson2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- King Beef Girl #12 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- Bennie / Mr. Johnson2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- King Beef Girl #22 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- Loudmouth / Man #22 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- Jeffrey / White Couple2 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- King Beef Girl #32 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- Actress / Beauty #2 / Model2 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- Man in Other Car / Stage Manager2 Episodes, 1993 - 1994
- Mama Jama1 Episode, 1994 - 1994
- Monique1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Mad Dog No Good1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Miss Minnie1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Mr. Jones1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Thelma1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Vanessa1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- The Notorious B.I.G.1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Boss Man1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Allison Jones1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Charles Barkley1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Babyface1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- Jackie Chan1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- Mr. Jenkins1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- Mr. Washington1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- Clyde1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- Prince Uche1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
Produced By
- producer / line producer / co-executive producer105 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- executive producer81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- executive in charge of production81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- co-executive producer / producer78 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- executive producer78 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- co-executive producer54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- co-producer / producer54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- co-executive producer54 Episodes, 1993 - 1995
- producer / associate producer52 Episodes, 1992 - 1994
- executive producer52 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- associate producer / coordinating producer52 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- producer / co-producer41 Episodes, 1992 - 1994
- supervising producer / co-executive producer31 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- supervising producer / co-executive producer31 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- producer27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- executive producer27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- co-executive producer27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- co-executive producer27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- co-executive producer27 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- co-executive producer27 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- supervising producer27 Episodes, 1995 - 1996
- supervising producer / co-executive producer / co-producer25 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- supervising producer11 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- producer / co-producer5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- co-executive producer / associate producer / producer4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- associate producer4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- co-producer2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- associate producer2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- associate producer1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- producer1 Episode, 1997 - 1997
Music
Cinematography
Sound
- sound90 Episodes, 1993 - 1996
- re-recording mixer / post-production sound24 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- supervising sound editor / re-recording mixer24 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- re-recording mixer / post-production sound18 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- sound mixer / audio mixer11 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- audio mixer / sound mixer6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- re-recording mixer6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- re-recording mixer6 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- boom operator2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- boom operator2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- re-recording mixer1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- re-recording mixer1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- sound editor
- sound effects editor
- sound mixer: A2
- sound editor
- foley artist
Editing
Casting Director
Production Design
Art Direction
Makeup
- key makeup artist / makeup artist132 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- makeup department head / makeup artist118 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- special makeup effects artist105 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- hair stylist74 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- makeup artist / key makeup artist10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- hair stylist10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- hair stylist7 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- hair stylist5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- hair stylist5 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- hair stylist4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- hair stylist3 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- makeup artist3 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- makeup artist2 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- makeup artist2 Episodes, 1995 - 1996
- makeup artist1 Episode, 1992 - 1992
- makeup artist1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
Special Effects
- special effects1 Episode, 1992 - 1992
- special effects1 Episode, 1992 - 1992
Assistant Director
- associate director119 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- associate director9 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- associate director2 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- associate director2 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- assistant director1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
Art Department
- construction coordinator10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- carpenter9 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- swing2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- swing2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- artist1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- lead1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- lead person1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- storyboard artist1 Episode, 1997 - 1997
- set dresser
Stunts
- stunt double: Martin Lawrence1 Episode, 1993 - 1993
- stunt coordinator
Editorial
- assistant editor13 Episodes, 1994 - 1994
Other
- special thanks130 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- thanks1 Episode, 0 - 0
Music Department
- composer: theme music81 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- composer: theme music51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- composer: theme music51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- composer: main title theme / composer: theme music51 Episodes, 1995 - 1997
- lead singer: "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"1 Episode, 1993 - 1993
- music editor
Casting Department
- original casting105 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- casting assistant22 Episodes, 1994 - 1995
- casting assistant10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- specialty & featured casting9 Episodes, 1993 - 1993
- casting assistant3 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- casting assistant1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- casting assistant1 Episode, 1997 - 1997
- extras casting
Costume Department
- costume supervisor27 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- key costumer24 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- key costumer24 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- key costumer / costumer14 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- costume supervisor5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- costume supervisor1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- costumer1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- costume supervisor1 Episode, 1995 - 1995
- set costumer
Camera Department
- best boy110 Episodes, 1993 - 1997
- key grip / gaffer52 Episodes, 1994 - 1997
- best boy grip20 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- camera operator17 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- video control operator / video operator16 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- camera operator15 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- camera operator14 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- camera operator14 Episodes, 1992 - 1997
- chief grip10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- chief electric10 Episodes, 1992 - 1993
- camera operator3 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- gaffer / key grip2 Episodes, 1996 - 1996
- video controller2 Episodes, 1997 - 1997
- camera operator1 Episode, 1992 - 1992
- video control operator1 Episode, 1992 - 1992
- camera operator1 Episode, 1992 - 1992
- videotape operator1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- videotape operator1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- camera operator1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- camera operator1 Episode, 1997 - 1997
- camera operator1 Episode, 1997 - 1997
- dimmer operator
- camera operator
- camera operator
- lighting technician
Script Department
- script coordinator / script administrator19 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- script supervisor13 Episodes, 1992 - 1995
- script supervisor6 Episodes, 1992 - 1992
- script coordinator5 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- script supervisor4 Episodes, 1996 - 1997
- script supervisor1 Episode, 1996 - 1996
- script coordinator
