In Living Color

S01E04: Transitions

"Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.

Overview

Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.

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Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

April 15, 1990 30 min
"Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film."
The Wrath of Farrakhan

S01E02 The Wrath of Farrakhan

April 21, 1990 30 min
Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit."
Lean On Me Beautiful

S01E03 Lean On Me Beautiful

April 28, 1990 30 min
A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense.
Transitions

S01E04 Transitions

May 5, 1990 30 min
"Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.
A Date With Grace Jones

S01E05 A Date With Grace Jones

May 12, 1990 30 min
Boxing greats find a child on their doorstep; a corporate climber hopes his date is suitable; a condo caters to a corpulent clientele; an interpreter introduces Ambassador Shirley Temple Black to her new post.
Jheri's Kids

S01E06 Jheri's Kids

May 19, 1990 30 min
A picky karate instructor; a specific chemical dependency; the creative process of Tracy Chapman; a yuppie couple at an earthy eatery; a businessman trying to be young.
Don King - The Early Years

S01E07 Don King - The Early Years

May 27, 1990 30 min
"Men on Books"; a black leader's early years; the Jamaican sitcom "Hey Mon"; rappers Salt-n-Pepa hosting a cooking show; a wise men's-room attendant; a "colorized" classic from Ted Turner.
Endangered Species

S01E08 Endangered Species

June 3, 1990 30 min
Anton gives home-remodeling tips; "President Jesse Jackson" holds a press conference; a domestic dispute at a salon takes its toll on a client; "Joan Embery" shows an endangered species to "Alan Thicke."
Introducing...Homey D. Clown

S01E09 Introducing...Homey D. Clown

June 17, 1990 30 min
Whizzer and Ice offer a seminar on making money; "Andrea Dice Clay" does her routine. Also: "America's Funniest Security Camera Videos."
Vera DeMilo

S01E10 Vera DeMilo

June 24, 1990 30 min
An ad for a new celebrity toy; a forgetful Don Cornelius hosting "Old Train"; a female bodybuilding contest.
Anton In The People's Court

S01E11 Anton In The People's Court

July 15, 1990 30 min
Sketches include the homeless Anton defending himself in a people's court; a parody of rapper MC Hammer; Ted Turner's "colorized classic" version of "The Kid."
Conspiracy

S01E12 Conspiracy

September 2, 1990 30 min
A cable repairman benefits when LaQuita tries to impress a producer. Also: a "Ray Charles in Charge" segment.
Homey D. Clown Returns

S01E13 Homey D. Clown Returns

September 9, 1990 30 min
Damon Wayans plays Homey the Clown; comedienne Samantha Kinison speaks on men and marriage.

Cast

Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Self - Various Characters
Tommy Davidson
Tommy Davidson
Self - Various Characters
David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier
Self - Various Characters
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Self - Various Characters
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Self - Various Characters
Ali Wentworth
Ali Wentworth
Self - Various Characters
Jay Leggett
Jay Leggett
Self - Various Characters
Reggie McFadden
Self - Various Characters
Carol Rosenthal
Self - Various Characters
Terrance Brown
Self - Various Characters

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