hellraiser7 This show is my second favorite skit show of all time. I remember seeing this show when I was about 12 and 13 just when I was getting old enough to watch skit comedy. It was just great and was revolutionary for it's time as it was the first all black skit comedy show but also was a show that wasn't afraid to parody on some touchy and current subjects like racism, crime, and others which is now kinda common place in shows like "South Park", "Chapelle Show", etc. However other than that this show was just meant to be plan fun and funny.I love the theme song which is one of my favorite themes of all time, as it sort of has a bit of a hip hop rhythm which I'm normally not a fan of but I make an exception to this. The ensemble was great each were talented and funny in their own way, three of my favorites are of course Dammon Waynes, David Alan Grier, and Jim Carrey, all three just had the most colorful characters and hilarity.Though of course the most important thing was of course the skits and there are plenty of memorable ones but I'll list a few: Background Guy: This is one of my favorite Jim Carey skits as we are paying attention to Jim's character whom is constantly getting our attention on camera by just doing just a bunch of random things. This is something we all can emphasize with as we all like to be on TV someway somehow.Safety Guy: This is my favorite from Jim, it's basically a parody on all of the PSA ads you would sometimes see on TV. Jim's character is an extreme representation of that as he is just constantly doing loads of unsafe demonstrations to prove his point.Men on Film: It's both Damon and David together as gay film critics. It's just funny on how bias their opinions are as they don't like a film because it either is all women or not just enough men. But then again as an old saying goes to each his own. My favorite one is a two parter as Damon's character gets gonked on the head and becomes straight and of course David's character is trying to gonk him so he can become gay again. I know absurd concept but that's why it's all the more funny.Hommie the Clown: Damon is just great at playing this disgruntled clown that is a dry smart ass, lots of attitude, crude, angry and is constantly rude to the obnochious kids (though of course their adults) and rightfully wacks them with a sock mallet. He just has some of the best lines, my favorite is his trademark line "I don't think so." yeah that what I say whenever some jerk wants me to do something I don't want to do.In Living Color is bright with colorful humor.Rating: 4 stars

dacasey In contrast to the previous review, I beg to differ with the comment about Kelly Coffield. In my opinion Kelly Coffield was one of THE most talented actors on the show. I felt she was very passionate and even moving at times. One episode in particular showed off her passion when she played a 1940's or 1950's (I'm really not sure) black & white scene waiting for her Johnny. If you are lucky enough to see this episode, didn't actually air until later seasons (Sorry I forget), you'll understand what I mean about conviction and passion.As for the vulgarity of later episodes/ seasons, I would have to agree they did push the envelope a bit but I believe America was more than ready for the drastic change in entertainment. I mean Mad TV is basically the same thing but with a quieter roar is all. Let's face it they can only attempt to be what In Living Color was. Thanks to syndication we can all enjoy the sweet past of hilarious comedy.The Wayans are pioneers of great comedy and truly paved the way for some of the talent we are all seeing today.

Brian Washington When this show first premiered it was a runaway success. Not only did it have great writing, but as with Laugh In and Saturday Night Live it proved to be the springboard for several comedians who would make their mark in film and television. Damon Wayans and Jim Carey may have been the most brightest star, but comic talents like Tommy Davidson, David Allen Grier as well as later additions Shawn and Marlin Wayans and Jamie Foxx all got their big breaks by appearing on this show. Unfortunately, like its forerunners when the best talent left, the show lost momentum and went downhill. However, this show will always be fondly remembered as the show that launched so many of the great talents of the 1990's as well as the next century.

MikeFab1 What can you say about a hilariously funny show that spawned careers forJim Carrey, Jennifer Lopez, and countless Wayan's brothers and a sister.I loved it. I remember watching this show when it first appeared on TVin April of 1990 and then cancelled in 1994. Occasionally they'll playre-runs on The FX Network. Thank God for Fox's attempt at Monopoly. Someskits that were great Dirty Dozens (especially the one with Biz Markie);Homey D Clown; Men on Film; Firemarshal Bill; Homeboy Shopping Network;Snuff and Bone (my brother and I still quote those, "I gonna go MilliVanilli on your butt! That's when I say I'm ganna kick your butt, but Iget someone more talented to do it for me!") Never gets tired. Then...ALAS... came the dreaded final season! Where for some reason the Wayan'sfamily left and the new members of the cast couldn't carry the show.Afterall how many times could you see that terrible impression of:"Sandra Burnheart, Baby! And I'm fabulous, Sister!" When exactly did sheEVER say that?? Umm... NEVER! And poor Chris Rock! One of the greateststand-ups and SNL alums had a 2-bit part on that show. "Good LORD!That's a terrible thing to do to a guy! How about we cancel this showand Chris Rock can move on to better things like an HBO gig!?" Thatwould have been a great line. By the way. This was the show where Ifirst got the term: BLACK PERSON SHOW. It came from a David Alan Griersketch called, "Black Person Show." It was a running gag the last yearor 2 of the show. East Hollywood Squares; Circus f the BLACK stars;BLACK person awards (was that supposed to be Gary Coleman??), Miss BLACKAmerica Pageant. As you can see the writers were sometimes OVER-paid.But it will always remain a hi