In Living Color Season 3 Episode 26
In Living Color
Season 3

Ep 26. Men On Football

  • TV-14
  • April 12, 1992
  • 7.6  (51)

In Living Color season 3 episode 26, titled "Men On Football," is a hilarious parody of football and sports culture, featuring the classic sketch "Men On Football" from the comedic duo of Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier.

The episode begins with a sketch entitled "The Fabulous Sports Babe," in which Kim Wayans portrays a brash, no-nonsense sports reporter who interviews various players and coaches and delivers biting commentary on the state of football. The sketch sets the tone for the rest of the episode, which is filled with satirical takes on football culture and the media circus surrounding it.

The main event of the episode is, of course, the "Men On Football" sketch. Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier play Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather, two flamboyantly gay men who host their own sports show on the fictional "Cryin' Ryan" network. The sketch features the duo providing their own unique and hilarious commentary on various aspects of football, including famous players, teams, and rivalries.

The sketch is famous for its exaggerated mannerisms, catchphrases ("Hated it!"), and outrageous wigs and costumes. It's a perfect send-up of the hyper-masculine, often homophobic culture of football, and has become a beloved classic of In Living Color's comedic legacy.

In addition to "Men On Football," the episode also features a number of other football-themed sketches. One sketch features Tommy Davidson as "The Huckster," a sleazy, fast-talking salesman who hawks football merchandise with questionable value. Meanwhile, Jim Carrey plays a football coach who delivers bizarre and nonsensical pep talks to his team.

The episode also features a musical performance by rap group Brand Nubian, and several other non-football related sketches. But it's the football sketches that really steal the show here, showcasing In Living Color's ability to skewer popular culture with razor-sharp wit and irreverent humor.

Overall, In Living Color season 3 episode 26 is a must-watch episode for fans of football and comedy alike. The "Men On Football" sketch alone is worth the price of admission, but the episode as a whole is filled with hilarious and memorable moments that will keep you laughing long after it's over.

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Description
  • First Aired
    April 12, 1992
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (51)