Martin is a great example of show that helped Black Americans solved problems in America. This iconic show had great representation of friendships, relationships, job opportunities, personal growth, and life lessons for Black people.

@abdulwakeel5598

Ай бұрын

He dressed up like a woman like most of them foh

@ShaneDouglas713

Ай бұрын

FACTS

@armanifryeowens5518

29 күн бұрын

I thought this was ai generated 😊

@robertroberts5283

29 күн бұрын

@@armanifryeowens5518the comment ?

@BOOGERking007

24 күн бұрын

Bruh I think you may wanna take a step outside The show was definitely positive outlook of black Americans but i definitely didn’t teach black Americans much lol We live in a world where black kids are killing friends and family members over a video game. We are still doing stupid shit to go to jail

The world was different before social media. People couldn't hide behind screens and text messages. You had to interact with people directly and it forced people to form stronger bonds and work harder to make relationships work.

@BrittneySamoneSilver

Ай бұрын

Social media has demoralized, desensitized, and detached people. I truly miss the simple days.

@Petey-se1lo

Ай бұрын

I mean you still could hide. Not like secrets and lies are new😅

@PaulClipMaster

Ай бұрын

@@Petey-se1lo Sure but it was much harder to replace romantic partners and friends because there were no dating apps or social media to give people access to endless new people.

@audacityhour3104

Ай бұрын

The fact that ppl in their mid 30s emotionally involved in social media behavior says a lot about who we were growing into- the kids that actually grew up on shows like Martin.. It’s strange to me seeing how seriously adults over 20 take online interactions vs personal ones .... these are the same kids that still had rotary phones and toys made out of cardboard ... what is the main objective here steering ppl all over the place

@chrono2959

29 күн бұрын

Yep and there wasn't any s*** talking unless you are prepared to back it up. Speaking all willy-nilly with no repercussions wasn't a thing

I watched the Martin Lawrence Show back when I was in High School and I truly loved the Martin/Gina relationship. She was humble enough to let her man lead but strong enough to stand her ground when she truly believed she was right, not only for herself but them as a couple. Truly one of the most "perfect" couples in television history.

@Thadopeera

Ай бұрын

💯

@austinnorvell7038

29 күн бұрын

Woke folks reading this like, “woe powerful” Im folks

@rtoomer92

26 күн бұрын

That’s a great observation of balance in a woman and her role in a relationship

@Bigedub101

19 күн бұрын

U right and couldnt said it better

@NatzTalk

19 күн бұрын

This!💛 and he was Man enough to lead but backed down when Gina stood up.😍💪🏾

When I was a kid, I thought Martin and Gina were married in real life.

@kjbush1578

Ай бұрын

😂 me too!

@CashCarti24

Ай бұрын

Even when i see the show i still think that

@Gen965

Ай бұрын

Yea, we all felt like the chemistry was already there.😂💯

@lorenzbeaumacc1175

Ай бұрын

Uncle phil and aunt Viviane

@MissPotential.

Ай бұрын

They actually used to date in real life. Probably why they had such chemistry on the screen.

Cole was preaching when he said “it don’t matter what race she is, we all black when the lights go out”. 💯🗣️💯🗣️

@iamjshep3

28 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@MrZaShun

26 күн бұрын

That boy was wilding lol

@Jokerasylum14

24 күн бұрын

Right

@crabboi6177

22 күн бұрын

Cole... you stupid

@NatzTalk

19 күн бұрын

He was right with a lot of things!

I told my 20 year old children to watch the entire show episode from beginning to end and I promise they will see life so different. Life has drastically change since the 90’s. The 90”s young adults need to know how different it was.

@ShiLoveee

27 күн бұрын

What did they think about it? How did it change their view?

Martin show was religiously watched in my house hold it was and still is a great show

@NickC_479

Ай бұрын

Same. Coming from a lower-middle class white family in the south we LOVED Martin in my household. No fresh prince. No yadda yadda. Always Martin. Very good TV show.

@dtaylor4952

Ай бұрын

STILL watching in 2024

I remember people had to put out a petition when a network wanted to have a Sidechick Reality show. Negative relationships, baby mama, and ratchetness have been goals nowadays, sadly. 😢And we know drama always sales.

@THE_HORSEYY

Ай бұрын

Wat network

@thewordsmith5440

Ай бұрын

When was that? The 90s?

@blacksocrates1

Ай бұрын

Don't watch TV so I have no idea what's going on

@michaelhawthrone2184

Ай бұрын

Real housewives of wherever the funk. Those shows.

@GeminiCricket21

Ай бұрын

There is a show on Tubi though. It’s called Side-Chicks of Charlotte, or something like that.

Wow! I never looked at Martin like that, but I did notice how the characters stuck together. They were like family to one another.

@illizcit1

Ай бұрын

This is what I liked. They weren't perfect people and never needed to be. They were human, and they kept their bonds strong.

Man, I've always said Martin took Tisha's comedic acting to another level and would be mad even though I loved the show My Wife and Kids and would say that should've been Martin and Gina with kids🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣

@Bigedub101

19 күн бұрын

😂😂😂Exactly

Hollywood is to blame for peoples distorted view on Love

@ddubb3359

Ай бұрын

💡💡💡💡

@brandontucker4945

Ай бұрын

And the internet

@Newneedfriends

Ай бұрын

Jewish people

@KingGrizzBadara

Ай бұрын

Social Media

@ASim-tp4kv

Ай бұрын

True dat

One of the greatest shows ever

@sheraydunbar729

Ай бұрын

Facts ❤❤

@Thespeedrap

Ай бұрын

Don't forget Fresh Prince of Bel air.

Just a lesson within a lesson piggybacking off Martin and Pam teaming up to get rid of that women, When a person doesn’t like you they usually team up with another person that doesn’t like you and the crazy thing is those two people don’t even like each other. They’re only united because of you.

@QueenLucifer777

Ай бұрын

Facts

@free_fentanyl

Ай бұрын

Rampant in work/office settings

@nadirab74

Ай бұрын

That falls under the ancient proverb: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. When two who normally don't get along, get along to get rid of the individual they both don't like. That was one of my favorite episodes.

@jyce7375

Ай бұрын

@@nadirab74 Not really a fan of the tactic because I’ve seen it before in real life reversed when the person was was good and the other two were shady.

@deeknits

Ай бұрын

But the thing is Pam and Martin didn’t really dislike each other…talking 💩 to each other was just the nature of their relationship. If you remember, Martin was the one pulling Gina’s coat tail on how Monique had been disrespecting Pam since she got there. And Martin checked Monique when she made that crack about Pam storing food in her cheeks.

It will never be another one I tell you that..good times frfr

@LanierHale-oq3dr

Ай бұрын

Love and lust are two separate things and each one has different slants............

Matin and Pam going at it. Second only to Fred Sanford and Esther.

@BallCDO

25 күн бұрын

Crazy part is both were friends in real life. That's how it works

*PLEASE DO ONE ON THE COSBY SHOW TOO* As Black ppl we need to make good home training & parenting, modesty, financial responsibility, & marriage the norm again.

@donnac.3273

Ай бұрын

Exactly

@dlrichardson56

Ай бұрын

Statistics show that black people are more financially responsible than white people. Black people actually save more money than white people. The Cosby's were a fake ass unrealistic family. A black doctor and lawyer living in New York in a super expensive brownstone house who put all their kids thru exclusive colleges. Complete bs and not a real reflection of black life in America.

@dwaynejpeterkin

Ай бұрын

Abbot elementary is positive

@guacamolegoblin

Ай бұрын

just not with bill cosby

@wildwaning9427

Ай бұрын

Agreed!! Just about every episode was a lesson.

Martin addressed all kinds of social issues but because it was done through comedy it took awhile for it to sink in

Was very fortunate to catch this when it was actually being aired on FOX. Wish I could have attended a live taping.

@dtaylor4952

Ай бұрын

For me back in the 90’s it was like clearing the streets to view Soul Train

@georgiasweetpotato7170

Ай бұрын

​@@dtaylor4952yep that Thursday night lineup made you get home🏡 in time to watch 🤣🤣🤣 1 Martin 2 Living Single 3 New York Undercover Boyyyyy TV was all that and a dime sack 🤣🤣 back then ..TV is trash🗑 nowadays 🤷🏾‍♀️

Tommy said "if she can't use your comb, don't bring them home"

There's So Many Parallels between Reality & Television, Especially from Classic Shows like THIS! Great Video.... 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽✌🏽

yep. im not even black and every episode was a lesson to learn. straight up this show is for people who are together before having kids. most important transition to marriage life.

@dtaylor4952

Ай бұрын

Yes!! My children’s father when we were dating out of high school use to be them. Never missed an episode!!!

They really had an exquisitely fabulous chemistry

That ain’t no damn dog Tommy 😂😂😂😂

@user-du4fz7jk8o

Ай бұрын

It's TV MAN '''..... 😂...

Man, five minutes in and this video felt like a breath of fresh air!

I fall asleep to this show so much 💯

@Dawilldeal

Ай бұрын

Then something is wrong with you

THEY SHACKED UP TOO LONG. MY PARENTS WOULD'VE SAID, GET MARRIED ASAP.

@SegaGentleman

Ай бұрын

This is true! Our people used to be against shacking up but now it's the norm. We can't expect the relationships to have God's favor if we aren't doing it the right way

@gege6883

Ай бұрын

@@SegaGentleman RIGHT, BUT MY STANDARDS ARE FROM THE BIBLE AND CHILDREN. DON'T DIE IN SIN.

@dtaylor4952

Ай бұрын

@@gege6883I think that what they said in so many words

@jasminejazijaz8002

Ай бұрын

Martin and Gina had separate apartments.Pam and Gina were roommates but Gina was always at his house until they got married then Pam took over their place.

@SegaGentleman

Ай бұрын

@jasminejazijaz8002 no. They moved in together once before that in the earlier seasons. It didn't work out and Gina moved back with Pam.

I never knew that ''MARTIN'' had some real life tendences on the show. Thank you giving us ''THE REALISM BEHIND THE FICTION--- ''MARTIN''.

One of The Best couple's I REMEMBER 🤯 and that was TV ❤

i still struggle to believe the bts issues, you would never tell it from the vibes on-screen. all 5 of them seemed like they loved each other so much, chemistry was unreal. tisha an amazing actress, really looked at martin like he was everything to her

Martin showed how to be an entrepreneur and go getter in the show. That was the lesson I noticed among others.

0:18 I literally watched this episode less than five minutes ago, and then this video pops up in my feed, coincidence?

WE ❤ USED to watch IT as a family back in the Day

True but to see black love you have to pay for it on HBO. To even see the imagery of good black love cost per month. I appreciate your videos and given us great messages.

Martin also was trying expose something that’s an open secret in Hollywood. That episode where Martin was in the green room with Tommy and he was telling Tommy “this is Hollywood, check the neck”. This scene still plays on TV when the episode comes on.

@guacamolegoblin

Ай бұрын

😂😂

@StayInYourPlace

Ай бұрын

Even the scene where it showed him in the meetings. Crazy ish was right in our faces and we didn't even know it.

@jaysteele6356

Ай бұрын

@@guacamolegoblin I know your tiny brain ass can’t fully grasp reality, so I’ma block you from further commenting on my post.

@OmaAlkebulan-grace

Ай бұрын

Even with Eddie Murphy getting caught with Trannies was telling. 😮 If you do something so much it becomes a part of you and you it.

@dimensionaluniverse5215

Ай бұрын

Even when Martin ran to the cult and escaped to go back home to Gina

Black love exists, met in 97 on & off ...til married in 2005 to present.

This was brilliantly done. I still watch this show till this day

The Martin Lawrence we have now has been refurbished, I am not sure where Martin went ...

@Mclov1n562

Ай бұрын

Na...I think he got sober!! Speaking from experience

@ericfisher9513

Ай бұрын

Plus he is getting old… dude is pushing 60

@TheMelaninTree

Ай бұрын

Exactly! His personality back then, even in the early 2000s seems as if he was cloned or drugged. I remember in the late 90s they said he was going crazy running up n down the streets saying “fight the establishment” with a gun in his pocket. He was never the same after that ordeal. Martin was pro-black and was about uplifting the black community. He had powerful interviews back then. They got to him and now he is completely different. Just like other black Hollywood actors who completely changed. It’s not a coincidence.

@foxcierr.3406

Ай бұрын

I strongly agree with you. I think they did something to him after that. Definitely seem different. ​@TheMelaninTree

Y'all forgot about the The Bill Cosby Show

@kellyroyds5040

Ай бұрын

The Cosby Show is different from The Bill Cosby Show. Are you talking about the show where he's Cliff Huxtable, or the show where he plays Chet Kincade?

@starbabi77

Ай бұрын

No we didnt

@Kap_NYC

Ай бұрын

@@kellyroyds5040They probably meant the Cosby Show.

@kellyroyds5040

Ай бұрын

@@Kap_NYC I see, thanks.

@blazindaz

Ай бұрын

These are 2 different shows entirely. Martin is about a dating couple and the struggle with friends trying to make the relationship work and their friendship. Cosby was about a married family and dealing with the kids and raising them right.

This is video is unlocking so many memories I have of this show; Like the part on here when they bring up the unemployment situation; Apparently Martin thought he was more popular than he actually was, he stood up in the unemployment office and said "WAZ UP" only to discover that no one in the office was familiar with him and one guy looked at him crazy and said "Man sit yo a$$ down"

I always felt Martin and Pam would have made a better couple. 😬

There 🤔is NOTHING More🧐 Beautiful, than BLK😘Love‼️... 💯%...

@KaiPhD

Ай бұрын

Period!

@gregoryjohnson2336

Ай бұрын

Amen to that 🌄🌹🤎❤️

@user-xf9qg4bp3u

Ай бұрын

And how often do you come across AUTHENTIC "BLK Love?"

@dtaylor4952

Ай бұрын

@@user-xf9qg4bp3urarely. Ive blessed to have a great husband with a golden heart. People see us in public and ask how long have we been together. We still dress in the same colors when going out. We still hold hands and kick cans in public

@wi77iama773n

Ай бұрын

The Blk app says differently

This is so educational for the black community! Martin is all time my favorite show wish most of us would wake up when it comes to black love

@DeVonAmbitious

6 күн бұрын

The power of Black love. They don't understand

Dang, I noticed a hood bit of the lessons while watching Martin but the half of the ones you just showed has really taught me more things in life. Martin was a leader not by himself but just by making a show to guide you in life.

Tisha got with the wrong Martin in real life. Cause Dwayne Martin definitely ain’t it!

@OrganicAlumination

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry I'm not trying to you know rain on anyone's parade but wasn't Martin on drugs in real life and didn't Gina and Pam both have like something going on with that some tension? Like sexual harassment?

@glennquagmire9737

Ай бұрын

i thought it was Duane

@starlightrocks7

Ай бұрын

@@OrganicAlumination Tisha was dating both Martin and Duane Martin, and she chose Duane and later married him, Martin was upset and looked at Duane as a punk. While on set, he used to attack Duane's character, and it made Tisha and Duane uncomfortable that she filed for sexual harassment against Martin. Technically, Martin didn't sexually harass Tisha, and she later apologized to Martin. Looking back, Martin didn't lie about Duane's character.

@reginayfavors

Ай бұрын

@@starlightrocks7 Amen to that. He saw something that later proved to be true.

@jqowens777

Ай бұрын

@@starlightrocks7 he was a punk cause he was playing "star wars" with Will Smith in the closet in the 90s

We want to live modernly, with out changing love to catch up. Do the work tailor your relationship. Everything ain't for everybody.

@jaybirdlady1407

Ай бұрын

Watching it in 2024

I low key always wanted martin and pam together.

Man i miss the old Martin and Welsley snipes them dudes don't even seem real no more

I still watch this everyday!!! With the fresh prince!!! And Bernie Mac!!!

This!!! This is what I said about this show. I related to this show but I always believed they loved each other and showed it. It seemed so genuine and REAL! ONE of the best black tv shows ever!

Thank you for such a WONDERFUL Video! Love the work you put into this ICONIC show! GREAT WROK!!!!

Martin is the best number one comedy sitcom show of all time a classic u can learn a lot from watching it plenty of knowledge

@ameenahmuhammad8763

Ай бұрын

No, it's not. All In The Family is.

@jjrrhh1983

Ай бұрын

Agreed!! Martin show is definitely #1 comedy show of all time!!! 😂😂

Abbott elementary is bringing back real relationships with Greg and Janine it’s a small start however it will get better

Great message my brother. ❤

@sheraydunbar729

Ай бұрын

I agree 👏👏

@sheraydunbar729

Ай бұрын

❤

Very great examples Martin taught life lesson. I loved this show 😊

In the last episodes of Martin, Gina asked the producers to be put in separate shots from Martin Lawrence.

@michaelb.5091

Ай бұрын

Why?

@shyvixx1

Ай бұрын

@@michaelb.5091 Martin assaulted her

@hansolodolo1672

Ай бұрын

​@@michaelb.5091He was sexually harassing her allegedly. He shoved his tongue in her throat

@AtPeaceAndFree111

Ай бұрын

​@@michaelb.5091 because she said Martin S+×%@!!y assaulted her

@monk7946

Ай бұрын

​@@michaelb.5091I'm Also intrigued

Wow, my data plan ran out so I was watching Martin dvds instead of KZread. Now I'm back on and this is what pops up first

Thanks for this vid....it really helps in solidifying the concept of black love being real. One thing tho...too many of the images are "dark" and can hardly be seen!...I guess all the copyright stuff applies? LOL! Keep up the good work bruh!!

half braided and half fro

Great video .!!! Wake up Black Americans . Money Faith Vision and Courage If you only have few dollars 💵 start a piggy back and build Tell nobody about your plan and not even Your parents stop buy and stay from hood. Women credit card 💳 and hood women .!!!

Great show……….. Positive, Funny, and Authentic ❤

also there was no internet and cellphones or social dating apps....so yeah they could focus on each other easily

THE REAL MARTIN IS GONE .

@dtaylor4952

Ай бұрын

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@armanifryeowens5518

29 күн бұрын

You think ao

@donnellevanhorn99

29 күн бұрын

Been gone bro thanks 4 not being sleep

This was put together pretty well, made me think about how me and the homies dynamic is set up 💎

Beautiful analysis ❤😊

❤❤❤❤❤❤big ups Martin You did yo thing you go boy

Great well thought out video keep up the Fantastic work sir

Somehow this video impacted me so much with everything that's going on in my life right now, so I just wanted to tell you, thank you for making this video.

Came across your channel during my overnight stretch. I love your positivity and encouraging commentary. Thank you ❤😊

I need to rewatch this show again. Each time this came on every week I had to watch it. I don't remember all the episodes, but I would love a refresher.

I absolutely loved this show, man it’s timeless & so iconic within black tv, Tommy, Cole, Gina, Pam & Martin gave us timeless body of work from this show.

That was an unexpected and great breakdown of Blk culture (proverbially) using "Martin" as the example. The only disagreement I'd have is the over-simplistic view on "rising above ra ci sm" because yes, it matters less when the lights go out but longevity can't be realized unless 1) ppl are on the same page 2) have each others back when the real world comes against you and 3) understanding the others social currency in society based upon those differences. That's reality and if you can't navigate that successfully, it won't work.

NOTHING is perfect. No matter WHAT we see on social media feeds😒

I thought if they cared about each other, they stayed that way, I approved of it when I seen it. Great show

This was MY SHOOOOOOW! ❤❤😂😂

It's hard to find a woman that's not about all finance and no romance 😢

This was a great video, i really enjoyed it, although I never was a really big fan of the show myself, I liked how you tied some of the shows content together along with real life scenarios and turned into a life lesson. It’s more proof that 2 people can enjoy a good and satisfying relationship.

This is the best TV SITCOM OF ALL TIME NEXT TO SANFORD AND SON

My baby and I have a very Martin & Gina relationship. He worships the ground I walk on, and I have nothing but joy for him. We play together and we laugh together 💚💕💚💕

This hit home bro ima live my life different 💯

My Family has a Martin drinking game, it’s so great. Makes you watch go rewatch the show cause you swear you know Martin till you hear some of them questions lmaoo

Open relationships for the win man. It’s to love people it’s just we be adding things into the equation that have nothing to do with love.

@jerseygetsherwetter345

Ай бұрын

fax tho 💯💯💯

Yeah, but you forgot to also add when Tommy said, "If she can't use your comb, don't bring her home"

I absolutely love this narrative strategy regarding Martin and Gina. Thank you

Great video. Thanks 👏🏽 💯 😊

I always love watching the Martin Show.. It's my childhood yeah, be the lesson out of it comes out at the right time..

Something I noticed as well, they had individual friendships with men and women. They validated each other and were secure in their position with each other. They were FRIENDS. They actually SHARED friends who had their best interest at heart. Their communication also improved. Martin wasn't angry and controlling all the time. Gonna made her own money but knew to allow Martin to lead.

Thank You.

This is a great video man, thank you!! Just sub

ROC was a good show

Martin is the reason why black people think you’re supposed to live together before you get married.

@esthernichols4451

Ай бұрын

So true. That was the only thing that I didn't like about the show

@wi77iama773n

Ай бұрын

No, martin was showing thats what black people were and are doing. If you want to go about it the "right way", children should be raised in a similar environment and groomed, therefore making it easier for a good man to be with a good woman. They grow and got to school together, so the families already know about the two and how they were raised. THEN get married. Not date or have sex first then ruin yourself for companionship.

Their chemistry was incredible…I was heartbroken when I heard things weren’t cool also rip Tommy

Thank you for this post this was one of the great ones. Very informative and helpful and I true eye opener. Specially to stumble upon on this Monday morning. This really hit home for me specially the beginning part about relationships. But I appreciate you for posting and you definitely have my support.👍

Im white, but I still loved this show as a little kid.

Martin is my favorite comedian. Martin is my favorite show. That being said, I genuinely appreciate the attention to detail that you paid to this show. 🙏🏾🏆

That thumbnail with Martin Mayweather! Ironically Martin used to box.

This was really cool.. Better than I expected actually. I love this!!

Fresh Prince and Family Matters for me

Nicely done! I encourage anyone to watch the show Johnson. It shows black people in a way of pride and sophistication.

Gotta do one on A Different World or Good Times

THE BEST, N FUNNIEST SITCOM TO AIR 📺