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My Wife And Kids
''My Wife and Kids'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from March 28, 2001, to May 17, 2005, with a total of 123 half-hour episodes spanning five seasons. The series, produced by Touchstone Television in association with Wayans Bros. Entertainment and Impact Zone, stars Damon Wayans (also creator alongside veteran television writer/producer Don Reo) as Michael Kyle, the patriarch of a black family in Stamford, Connecticut. Premise The show, set in Stamford, Connecticut, follows an upper middle class African American family, led by patriarch Michael Kyle Sr., who owns and operates his own trucking company. Michael thinks he commands his family, but his day-trader wife Janet, gangsta rap-worshipping son Michael Jr., and broody daughters: self-centered Claire and his favorite youngest Kady, remind him every day that his dream is just a dream. Episodes Cast Main Recurring * Phil Reeves as Dr. William Parks Klieger (seasons 1–2, 4) * RuDee Sade as Erica W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Burbank had a Census-estimated population of 102,755 as of 2023. The city was named after David Burbank, who established a sheep ranch there in 1867. Burbank consists of two distinct areas: a downtown/foothill section, in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, and the flatland section. Numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered or have significant production facilities in Burbank—often called the "Media Capital of the World" and only a few miles northeast of Hollywood—including Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, The Burbank Studios, Cartoon Network Studios with the West Coast branch of Cartoon Network, and Insomniac Games. Universal plays a key role in attractions and entertainment in Burbank, with its theme park Universal Studios Holl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Lynn
Todd Lynn (March 19, 1964 – January 27, 2012) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Career Lynn performed in comedy clubs across the U.S. In 2002, he appeared as a panelist on the Comedy Central show, ''Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn''. He also had his own ''Comedy Central Presents'' special, in 2005. Lynn performed on ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'', ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'', and ''Late Show with David Letterman''. Additionally, he had a recurring role on the sitcom, ''My Wife and Kids''. Personal life Lynn had a bachelor's degree in communications from Central State University, and a master's degree in communications from Xavier University. Lynn struggled with numerous health problems throughout his life. He had a disfigured left arm and suffered from pancreatic cancer. He also began to go blind due to diabetes, and in the year prior to his death he battled heart and kidney failure. On January 27, 2012, Lynn suffered two strokes and a heart attack, and died in Mississ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeRay Davis
Antoine DeRay Davis (born February 26, 1982) is an American stand-up comedian and actor.Todd Davis (February 2, 2008)Steph Jones: Heart & Soul ''HHNLive''. Accessed July 18, 2008. He is known for his role as Ray the Hustle Guy in the '' Barbershop'' films and as host of '' Hip Hop Squares''. He is also known for his collaboration and appearances in several audio skits by Kanye West. Life and career Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career in comedy clubs. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, he won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and appeared on the Cedric the Entertainer Tour. Known for his role as Ray the Hustle Guy in '' Barbershop'' and '' Barbershop 2: Back in Business'', Davis has also appeared in other films, including '' Semi-Pro'', ''21 Jump Street'', and '' How High 2''. Davis' television roles and appearances have included programs such as Comedy Central's '' Reno 911'', BET's '' ComicView'', FOX's ''Empire'', MTV's '' Wild 'n Out'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liliana Mumy
Liliana Berry Davis Mumy (; born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. Between 2002 and 2006, she appeared as Jessica Baker in ''Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film), Cheaper by the Dozen'' and its Cheaper by the Dozen 2, sequel, as well as Lucy Miller in the second and third films of The Santa Clause (franchise), ''The Santa Clause'' trilogy. In animation, Mumy performed the voice of List of Lilo & Stitch characters#Mertle Edmonds, Mertle Edmonds in the Lilo & Stitch (franchise), ''Lilo & Stitch'' franchise as well as Twinkle in ''Higglytown Heroes''. For Cartoon Network, she has voiced Panini in ''Chowder (TV series), Chowder''. For Nickelodeon, she has voiced Human Kimberly in ''Catscratch'', Roxy in the Nickelodeon revival of ''Winx Club'', and Leni Loud in ''The Loud House''. Early and personal life Mumy was born in San Marcos, California, the daughter of Eileen Joy Mumy (married and maiden names, née Davis), a childbirth educator, and actor/musician Bill Mumy. She is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damon Wayans Jr
Damon may refer to: Places in the United States * Damon, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Damon, Missouri, a ghost town * Damon, Texas, a census-designated place * Damon, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Lake Damon, Florida * Damon Marsh, Oakland, California * Potsdam Municipal Airport, Potsdam, New York, also known as Damon Field People and fictional characters * Damon (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Damon (surname) Other uses * ''Damon'' (TV series), a sitcom starring Damon Wayans * Damon Records Damon Records was a United States record label. Original Victor "Vic" L. Damon started a recording business, Damon Transcription Laboratory in 1933 in Kansas City (Midland Building at 1221 Baltimore). He later moved the studio to 117 W. 14th St ..., a record label * ''Damon'' (arachnid), a genus of whip spiders * Damon Prison, an Israeli prison near Haifa See also * Damon House (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Harvey
Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Also aired August 16, 2015. (born January 17, 1957) is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He hosts ''The Steve Harvey Morning Show'', ''Family Feud'', ''Celebrity Family Feud'', ''Family Feud Africa'', and the Court show#Arbitration-based reality court show, arbitration-based court comedy ''Judge Steve Harvey'', and formerly hosted the Miss Universe competition. His accomplishments include seven Daytime Emmy Awards, two Marconi Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards. Harvey began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s, and later hosted ''Showtime at the Apollo'' and starred in the television sitcom ''The Steve Harvey Show'' on The WB. In 2000, he was featured in ''The Original Kings of Comedy'' after starring in the ''Kings of Comedy Tour''. His last standup show was in 2012. Harvey is also the host of both ''Family Feud'' and ''Celebrity Family Feud'', holding this role since 2010. He also hosted ''L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Reeves
Phil Reeves (born January 12, 1953) is an American film and television actor and screenwriter. He is known for the roles of Charles Swedelson on the sitcom '' Girlfriends'', new Vice President Andrew Doyle in HBO's '' Veep'', as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Krieger in '' Commander in Chief'', and as Dr. Klieger in '' My Wife and Kids''. Education Reeves earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and English from Earlham College and a Master of Fine Arts from the Dallas Theater Center, where he was mentored by playwright Mark Medoff. Career He has written scripts for several movies, including '' Happy, Texas'' (1999). A second film, ''The Other Side'', is under production. Among his television appearances are episodes of '' LA Law'', '' Nowhere Man'', '' 3rd Rock from the Sun'', '' JAG'', '' NYPD Blue'', '' Desperate Housewives'', '' Medium'', '' The Office'', '' Girlfriends'', '' Brockmire'', ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'', and HBO's '' Veep''. Reeves has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meagan Good
Meagan Monique Good (born August 8, 1981) is an American actress and model. She first gained critical attention for her role in the film '' Eve's Bayou'' (1997) prior to landing the role of Nina in the Nickelodeon sitcom '' Cousin Skeeter'' (1998–2001). Good received further prominence after starring in the films '' Deliver Us from Eva'' (2003), '' Roll Bounce'' (2005) and '' Stomp the Yard'' (2007). In 2012, Good featured in an ensemble cast of the film '' Think Like a Man''. The following year, she played Joanna Locasto, the lead character on the NBC drama series ''Deception'', and starred in the comedy '' Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues''. Good has also had supporting roles in the films '' One Missed Call'' (2008), '' Saw V'' (2008), '' The Unborn'' (2009), and as the superhero version of Darla Dudley in the DCEU films '' Shazam!'' (2019) and ''Shazam! Fury of the Gods'' (2023). She co-produced and starred in Tyler Perry's '' Divorce in the Black'' (2024) for Amazon Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tisha Campbell
Tisha Michelle Campbell (born October 13, 1968) is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut appearing in the 1986 rock musical comedy film ''Little Shop of Horrors'', and later starred on the NBC musical comedy drama ''Rags to Riches'' (1987–1988). She has appeared in films including ''School Daze'' (1988), '' Rooftops'' (1989), ''Another 48 Hrs.'' (1990), ''Boomerang'' (1992), and '' Sprung'' (1997). She received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for playing Sidney in the comedy film ''House Party'' (1990). She reprises the role of Sidney in the sequels ''House Party 2'' (1991) and ''House Party 3'' (1994). Campbell starred as Gina Waters-Payne in the Fox comedy series ''Martin'' (1992–1997) and as Janet "Jay" Marie Johnson-Kyle in the ABC comedy series '' My Wife and Kids'' (2001–2005), winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for the latter. Her other television roles include ''R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangsta Rap
Gangsta rap or gangster rap, initially called reality rap, is a subgenre of rap music that conveys the culture, values, and experiences of urban gangs and street hustlers, frequently discussing unpleasant realities of the world in general through an urban lens. Emerging in the late 1980s, gangsta rap's pioneers include Schoolly D and Ice-T, later expanding with artists such as N.W.A. In 1992, via record producer and rapper Dr. Dre, rapper Snoop Dogg, and their G-funk sound, gangster rap broadened to mainstream popularity. Gangsta rap has been recurrently accused of promoting disorderly conduct and broad criminality, especially assault, homicide, and drug dealing, as well as misogyny, promiscuity, and materialism. Gangsta rap's defenders have variously characterized it as artistic depictions but not literal endorsements of real life in American ghettos, or suggested that some lyrics voice rage against social oppression or police brutality, and have often accused crit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Trading
Day trading is a form of speculation in Security (finance), securities in which a Trader (finance), trader buys and sells a financial instrument within the same trading day. This means that that all Position (finance), positions are closed before the market closes for the trading day to avoid unmanageable risks and negative price gaps between one day's close and the next day's price at the open. Traders who trade in this capacity are generally classified as speculators. Day trading contrasts with the long-term trades underlying buy and hold, buy-and-hold and value investing strategies. Day trading may require fast trade execution, sometimes as fast as milli-seconds in scalping, therefore direct-access day trading software is often needed. Day trading is a strategy of buying and selling securities within the same trading day. According to FINRA, a "day trade" involves the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) of the same security on the same day in a margin account, covering a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
