The Emmy Award-winning comedy-sketch television show In Living Color appeared on the FOX Network from April 15, 1990, to August 25, 1994.The New York Times: Critic's Notebook; Once Again, the Emmys Perplex (September 18, 1990)TV.com: In Living Color SummaryEntertainment Weekly described the show as "the first urban, hip-hop, ethnically diverse, comedy sketch-dance series to show up on television."EW.com: Night of the Living Laughs (April 13, 1990)
A Family Show
Keenan Ivory Wayans created, wrote and starred in the show, along with several other members of the Wayans family, including Marlon, Kim, Shawn and Damon.MSN TV: In Living Color Series Overview The show also featured a number of comedians and actors, such as Jim Carrey, Kim Coles, David Alan Grier, Jamie Foxx, Chris Rock and Rosie Perez.Yahoo! TV: In Living Color Show Description, Cast & Crew
Song and Dance
In Living Color showcased a variety of musical performers. Queen Latifah, Digital Underground, MC Lyte and Run DMC, among others, performed on the show.Yahoo! TV: In Living Color Show Description, Cast & Crew During the musical acts, a dance crew known as the "Fly Girls" performed.MSN TV: In Living Color Series OverviewJennifer Lopez, Carrie Ann Inaba and Laurie Ann Gibson are among the many dancers to have worked on the show.Yahoo! TV: In Living Color Show Description, Cast & Crew
