Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.’s CBS Sitcom ‘Poppa’s House’ Charms and Falters: TV Review
variety.comAramide Tinubu Comedy legend Damon Wayans and his son, Damon Wayans Jr., have teamed up for CBS‘ new family sitcom, “Poppa’s House.” Told through the perspective of the father and son, takes on topics like career changes, parenting and marriage woes.
With a stacked cast (plus, delightful guest stars) and a Wayans-filled writers’ room including the senior Wayans, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Michael Wayans, the comedy has many hilarious moments.
But “Poppa’s House” isn’t a home run. The show takes several episodes to find its stride, and bits of the comedy are overdone, leaning toward slipstick, which will undoubtedly deter some viewers from sticking around. “Poppa’s House” follows Poppa (the elder Wayans), a legendary but ill-tempered radio host at one of New York City’s most beloved R&B/Soul stations.
Though he lives alone in his massive home, his adult son, Junior (Wayans Jr.), his daughter-in-law, Nina (Tetona Jackson) and their two young children live next door.
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