Ep 14. Introducing..Fire Marshal Bill

In Living Color season 2 episode 14 introduces a new character, Fire Marshal Bill. Played by the show's creator, Jim Carrey, Fire Marshal Bill is a chaotic and hilariously inept safety expert who delivers public service announcements with a twist. He is introduced as a guest on the show's fictional news program, "Benita Butrell's InYoFace News" and wastes no time in causing chaos.

The episode begins with a sketch featuring Jamie Foxx as The Ugly Woman, who visits a plastic surgeon, played by David Alan Grier, to transform into a beautiful woman. However, after a series of botched procedures, she ends up with a grotesque appearance.

Next up is a parody of the popular game show, "The Newlywed Game," featuring David Alan Grier and T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh as a couple who have been married for 10 years. Damon Wayans serves as the host and delivers a series of risqué questions that elicit some hilarious responses.

The show then introduces Fire Marshal Bill as a guest on "InYoFace News" with Benita Butrell, played by Kim Wayans. Bill immediately begins wreaking havoc, setting off explosions and accidentally injuring himself in the process. With his trademark limp and contorted facial expressions, Carrey's over-the-top performance as Fire Marshal Bill is a highlight of the episode.

In another sketch, David Alan Grier portrays Reverend Ed Cash, a televangelist who claims he can heal any ailment, including blindness. However, when he tries to heal a man who is already blind, things quickly go awry.

The episode also includes a sketch featuring Keenen Ivory Wayans as a hapless customer service representative trying to assist a furious customer, played by T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh. The sketch is a humorous commentary on the frustration of dealing with automated phone systems and unhelpful customer service representatives.

Another notable sketch features Damon Wayans as Homey D. Clown, a character who originally appeared in season one of In Living Color. Homey is a streetwise clown who serves as a birthday party entertainer but often finds himself in trouble with the law. In this sketch, Homey is hired to perform at a funeral and delivers his trademark sarcastic humor to the mourners in attendance.

The episode comes to a close with a musical performance by Hammer, who was a hugely popular rap artist at the time. He performs his hit song "2 Legit 2 Quit" and is joined on stage by several backup dancers.

Overall, In Living Color season 2 episode 14 is a classic example of the boundary-pushing humor and irreverent satire that made the show such a cultural phenomenon in the early 1990s. With its mix of celebrity guests, recurring characters, and pop culture references, the episode is a testament to the show's enduring popularity and influence. And of course, the introduction of Fire Marshal Bill only adds to its comedic punch.