The show that made Jim Carrey famous and scared SNL so bad they tried to get it cancelled.
30 minSeason 5 • Episode 26
LatestSketches include: "Background Guy at the Haunted House," "The Champ: Back to School," "Prison Cable Network: Lights Out with the Angel," and "Ace and Main Man meet Salt-n-Pepa."/ To Be Continued performs "One on One"
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.
Acting
Carrey's physical comedy is otherworldly.
Writing
Sketches written same-week, dangerously topical.
Direction
Keenen's vision created the Fox network identity.
Creators
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fox executives demanded the Wayans add a white cast member; they cast Jim Carrey and made him the weirdest guy on TV.
The show's success forced SNL to hire more Black writers—and reportedly had NBC brass considering sabotage.
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