MTV series "Decoded" Calls out Martin Lawrence for his Colorism - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 03-17-2019, 04:41 AM

Basically, the show has been accused of having Gina be seen as more attractive, educated and desirable. While Pam was seen in a decidedly more negative way.

cbikle · 03-17-2019, 11:04 AM

I don't think this is true.

Martin hired his cast from people who he had worked with before and THEY WERE All FRIENDS OF HIS.

tlc38tlc38 · 03-17-2019, 11:17 AM

Prime example of liberals just wanting to pick fights.

TMC · 01-06-2020, 02:30 AM

I've recently heard the argument that Martin wouldn't go over too well if it came on the air today. One could only imagine the backlash over the way that Martin would go in on Pam. At the time, them going at each other was simply comedy gold roasting, but today a lot of people would not see it that way:

TMC · 11-05-2023, 09:08 PM

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A brief discussion regarding, race and colorism and how it affects both light skinned and dark skinned women in and out of Hollywood.

TMC · 12-08-2023, 09:51 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJP9V_117rM

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A look at '90s TV shows and beauty standards amongst different black actresses.

TMC · 08-26-2025, 04:03 PM

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We can be honest about our favorite shows like Martin. Ari Lennox shared her thoughts about the colorism that was on 'Martin" and it didn't go over well with a lot of folks but there is so much to unpack with how media has been moving. From Martin to Eddie Murphy, to Jamie Foxx and even new content creators like TiTIk aka (Kwaylon Rogers) we know what the jokes are about and Ari Lennox wasn't wrong.

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In a recent interview, artist Ari Lennox revealed how the jokes, directed to Tichina Arnold's character on Martin, made her feel, as a dark skinned woman. Many took to social media to chime in with their support of Ari Lennox, echoing her sentiments. In this video, Shemeka exposes the REAL reason a show, that debuted over 30 years ago, is so offensive today.

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So, Ari Lennox just called out Martin Lawrence for the way he treated Pam—aka Tichina Arnold—on The Martin Show. And listen… I get where she’s coming from. She said, “It’s disrespectful to dark-skinned women. She’s beautiful.” Which—yes, Pam is beautiful. A legend. And a sitcom heavyweight. But Ari… girl. Let’s play the rest of this video because I think we need to talk.

TMC · 01-02-2026, 09:12 PM

Tichina Arnold Addresses Colorism on “Martin, ”the Environment on Set of the '90s Sitcom

The sitcom aired from 1992 to 1997.

03-17-2019, 04:41 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	MTV series "Decoded" Calls out Martin Lawrence for his Colorism Basically, the show has been accused of having Gina be seen as more attractive, educated and desirable. While Pam was seen in a decidedly more negative way.

03-17-2019, 11:17 AM	#3
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,252	Prime example of liberals just wanting to pick fights.
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03-17-2019, 11:04 AM	#2
cbikle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 15, 2019 Posts: 113	I don't think this is true. Martin hired his cast from people who he had worked with before and THEY WERE All FRIENDS OF HIS.

01-06-2020, 02:30 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	I've recently heard the argument that Martin wouldn't go over too well if it came on the air today. One could only imagine the backlash over the way that Martin would go in on Pam. At the time, them going at each other was simply comedy gold roasting, but today a lot of people would not see it that way:

01-02-2026, 09:12 PM	#8
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	Tichina Arnold Addresses Colorism on “Martin, ”the Environment on Set of the '90s Sitcom The sitcom aired from 1992 to 1997.