‘Martin’ Cast Reunites To Tape 30th Anniversary Special

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When Martin Lawrence looks back at his lauded career, the actor-comedian proudly thinks about how his hit ’90s sitcom “Martin” still remains relevant today.

Now, Lawrence wants to celebrate his show’s long-lasting success. He, along with the surviving cast of the beloved comedy series, will reunite for a 30th anniversary special, which will focus on the show’s origin and evolution. READ MORE: Martin Lawrence To Star In Dark Comedy Series Based On Israeli Hit ‘Nehema’ The reunion special, which was taped Sunday, is expected to air this summer on BET+. “We’re sitting here three decades in, baby,” Lawrence yelled out with excitement during an interview with The Associated Press over the weekend beside his co-stars Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II.

He called his show’s impact on pop culture a “blessing.” The special — hosted by comedian-actor Affion Crockett — will feature interviews with the cast, original directors, special musical performances and behind-the-scenes commentary of the show’s influence. READ MORE: Tisha Campbell Opens Up About The ‘Sketchy’ Incident That Almost Got Her Kidnapped “Coming to Hollywood and have conquered it in a sense and having (my) own show, I couldn’t ask for much more,” said Lawrence, who starred in a plethora of films including “Bad Boys,” “Big Momma’s House” and “Boomerang.” “Martin”, which premiered on Fox in 1992, starred Lawrence – who played several characters including Martin Payne, Sheneneh Jenkins, Otis, Dragonfly Jones and Jerome.

The sitcom also starred Campbell as Martin’s girlfriend and eventual wife, Gina; Arnold as Gina’s best friend, Pam; and Martin’s two friends, Payne as Cole and Tommy, who was played by the late Thomas Ford.