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About That Popular 'Black Films Don't Sell ...Tichina Arnold Says She Talked To Martin Lawrence About Doing A 'Martin' Movie...
On August 27, 1992, Martin aired its very first episode on Fox, on its way to a 5-season run, finally closing down on May 1, 1997.
Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Garrett Morris made up the series starring cast for most of its 5 seasons - a series that was one of Fox's highest-rated shows during its entire run.
It was during a period in the early to mid-1990s when Fox attracted many African American eyeballs, with a lineup that included (in addition to Martin), Living Single, In Living Color, and New York Undercover - shows that were some of the highest-rated among black households for some of those years.
Eventually, it all came to an end, 5 seasons later, in 1997, when it was reported that tension began to build between Campbell and Lawrence, leading to Campbell filing a lawsuit against Lawrence and HBO, stating that Lawrence was mentally unstable and had begun to sexually harass her. After some legal tanglings, Campbell would eventually leave the show permanently, and it was soon after that, in early 1997, that Fox dropped the show, for good.
15 years later, there's been talk about a potential reunion, which I think we've written about on this site. However, this is the first that I'm hearing about any talk of a movie based on the series.
In an interview with Sway on December 18, co-star Tichina Arnold is asked to address all the talk about a possible reunion, and she drops a line about the idea for a movie which she and Martin discussed previously.
She said that she and Martin talked about doing a Martin movie about a year ago, but obviously, nothing has come of that yet; she added that hopefully they can "pull it together" and that "it's just a matter of doing it."
She seems like she really wants to do it, but she also cautions that she wouldn't want to rush into a movie and it ends up being a flop.
I think a Martin movie or reunion are both highly unlikely at this point. I could see a reunion show happening, but what would a Martin movie be about? Would a studio fund it? Also are Tisha Campbell and Martin Lawrence on speaking terms now, for her to want to come back to a reunion or do a movie based on the show?
What do you guys think about the prospect of a Martin movie?
The entire interview follows below:
19 Comments
tara scott | May 7, 2013 12:18 AM
I would love to see a Martin reunion show with the original cast.
kayla | April 14, 2013 6:00 PM
I really hope they could do a reunion show or something, but i'm confused, i thought martin and tisha are at good terms because he was even invited to her wedding? ....
Jason cruize | April 1, 2013 1:14 PM
I wish Martin and tisha would let that bad blood settle, they were the best couple sitcom ever, till this day I can watch the re-runs everyday and still laugh!!! I would love to see a re-union especially with them being more mature. Please let it happen!!!!
getthesenets | March 25, 2013 3:39 PM
No need for reunion show
they had a finale...and Martin was in a fog the last season....offscreen stuff just had a cloud over him.......he sapped any fun out of watching the last season
funny thing is.....the joke was that.....after Martin ended ..everybody finally found out what Tommy did for a living.....
he was a cop who headed a special squad on NY Undercover
Born Magnetic Allah | March 25, 2013 3:06 PM
A "Martin" movie would NOT be a good idea... TV? Maybe...but a full fledged, 1 1/2 - 2 hour movie?? Nah...I'd wish them the best, because I love all the characters, but I'd have to catch it on cable. What could a movie do that couldn't be done with a one hour special on TV? I'll pass...
Shawndell Rivers | March 23, 2013 3:34 PM
Martin Big Return Show In The Future I Hope So.
Jervon | March 23, 2013 2:18 PM
A Movie Wouldnt Be Good Idea , Because Of Former Issues With certain cast members people will feel akward it wont feel like in the 9O's but a M A R T I N Reuion Would Be Great To See All Cast Members Keepen it real .
Kelvin | December 29, 2012 3:52 AM
I don't think a movie would be a good idea at all. The reaspn i say this is because all these actors want to break away from their former roles. I mean for christ sakes we're about to crossover into 2013 y'all. However i would like to atleast see a reunion though to finally put this series to rest. BTW this was one of my fave series of the 90's
Kawika | December 25, 2012 4:16 PM
I don't think "MARTIN" needs this. I think the Action films with Will Smith were a step in the right direction for "HIM" and his "FANS". The show was a vehicle for clowning Blue-collar Black Men and I think the Brother has every right to heft a fat middle finger to it - even though it was the best sit com EVER. You want to move on from things like that. The 90s are over and certain stuff isn't interesting anymore. Or relevant. eh....... I got the DVDs, and everyone knows they couldda left out the last season! NOW THAT WAS FUNNY!!!!!! LOL!
tanycha | December 25, 2012 3:34 PM
I would support a special, maybe a holiday special for 2013. It would be interesting to see if the chemistry between cast members is still exists. An interesting plot or point: All the main characters matured in their family status (with Cole & Shirley as parents of a couple of children, and Martin & Gina adopting their first child) Tommy is a successful whatever, single still hot on Pam, who is the talented owner of a media company. Yeah, I would like to see something like this.
Micah | December 24, 2012 3:45 AM
I love this woman. She is actually more talented than she gets credit for. Martin is a very talented guy but he did go off the deep end once or twice. Who knows maybe time and talk can heal wounds. At that point maybe Tisha would consider a reunion.
ALM | December 23, 2012 8:16 PM
Doubt it will happen because of Tisha Campbell. Has anyone heard that Tisha made similar harassment claims against Damon Wayans based on their interactions on the "My Wife and Kids" set?
Ayanna Costa | December 23, 2012 6:29 PM
I'm sorry for the words I spelled incorrectly, but I'm sure you understand what I was trying to articulate :-)
Ayanna Costa | December 23, 2012 6:28 PM
I certainly see you point about the show as far as a Reunion special or a Reunion special show but I don't know what the movie would be about. I also wondered about Martin and Tisha and would she would be on board. I doubt this but he would be nice to see the whole cast together even if it is just a special .