Tom Green Live Season 3 Episode 8 Marlon Wayans
- August 7, 2014
Once upon a time, Tom Green had a live talk show that featured a mix of guests, obscure stunts, and strange humor. Season 3, Episode 8 of Tom Green Live featured actor and comedian Marlon Wayans.
The episode begins with Tom introducing Marlon as "one of the funniest and most successful comedians in Hollywood." However, before bringing Marlon out, Tom takes a moment to show a clip from one of his old movies, Freddy Got Fingered. The crowd seems to approve, and Tom makes some commentary on how the movie was panned by critics but has since become a cult classic.
After riffing on the movie for a bit, Tom finally says, "Okay, enough about me. Let's bring out Marlon Wayans!" Marlon enters the stage to thunderous applause, wearing a black leather jacket and looking cool as can be.
Tom and Marlon start off by chatting about Marlon's recent movie, Fifty Shades of Black. Marlon talks about how it was a parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise and how he enjoyed being able to put his own comedic spin on it.
The conversation then veers towards Marlon's background in comedy, with Tom asking how he got into it. Marlon explains that his family (including his siblings Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans) were all involved in comedy, so it was a natural path for him to follow. He also shares stories of growing up in a family of comedians and how that shaped his own sense of humor.
Tom then asks Marlon about his experience working on the Wayans Bros. TV show, which Marlon co-created with his brother Keenen. Marlon talks about how it was a great learning experience for him and how he enjoyed being able to work with his family. He also shares some behind-the-scenes stories and talks about how the show came together.
The conversation then takes a turn towards political correctness in comedy, with Tom asking Marlon for his thoughts on the topic. Marlon explains that he tries not to be too worried about offending people, as long as it's coming from a good place. He also talks about how important it is to be able to laugh at oneself.
After a commercial break, Tom brings up a clip of Marlon doing stand-up comedy. Marlon then explains some of the thought process that goes into crafting a stand-up routine, including how he likes to tailor his jokes to the particular audience he's performing for.
Tom then asks Marlon about his experience working on the Scary Movie franchise, which Marlon co-wrote and starred in. Marlon talks about how the first movie was a huge success and how they tried to keep the humor fresh and current with each subsequent movie. He also shares some of his favorite memories from filming each of the movies.
The conversation then turns towards Marlon's upcoming projects, with Tom asking him to talk about what he's currently working on. Marlon shares that he is currently developing a TV show with his brothers, among other things.
As the interview comes to a close, Tom thanks Marlon for joining him and reminds the audience to check out Fifty Shades of Black in theaters. Marlon thanks Tom for having him and gives a brief shout-out to the crowd before exiting the stage.
Overall, Season 3, Episode 8 of Tom Green Live was an entertaining and engaging interview with Marlon Wayans. The conversation touched on a variety of topics, including Marlon's background in comedy, his experience working on various TV shows and movies, and his thoughts on political correctness in comedy. Fans of Marlon Wayans and Tom Green alike will surely enjoy this episode.