About The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001, to April 14, 2006. This widely acclaimed show was based on comedian Bernie Mac's stand-up comedy acts.

In the show, Bernie Mac played a high-profile comedian who takes in his sister's three children when she enters rehab. With his wife Wanda, Bernie challenged traditional parenting norms with his distinctive, tough-love approach. The mixture of humor, sentiment, and life lessons made the series a fan favorite.

Making / Production

The Bernie Mac Show was created by Larry Wilmore. The series was produced by Regency Television and Fox Television Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox Television. The elements of social realism and domestic comedy brought a fresh air to the sitcom genre.

Actors

• Bernie Mac as himself, rendering an outstanding performance as a loving but unconventional guardian to his sister's children.
• Kellita Smith as Wanda McCullough, played Bernie's understanding and supportive wife who juggle both her career and family.
• Jeremy Suarez as Jordan Thomkins, brilliantly portrayed the role of socially-awkward, asthmatic middle kid with a knack for getting into awkward situations.
• Camille Winbush as Vanessa Thomkins, effectively played the eldest child with her rebellious nature and teenage issues.
• Dee Dee Davis as Bryana Thomkins, the adorable youngest kid whose innocent issues brought cuteness to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was loosely based on Bernie Mac's own stand-up comedy.
• Bernie Mac won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role.
• The show breaks the fourth wall with Bernie Mac's insightful and humorous monologues straight to the audience.

Awards

The Bernie Mac Show has received numerous awards, including a Peabody Award and the Humanitas Prize. Bernie Mac posthumously won the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy.

Quotes

• "Now America, tell me again... who's the boss?" - Bernie Mac
• "Sweet Love... ain't nothing better." - Bernie Mac
• "I'm gonna bust your head till the white meat shows." - Bernie Mac

Music, Soundtrack

• The series theme song, "Keep it Real", was performed by rapper Lil' Max$o.
• The show was noted for its hip-hop oriented music and lifestyle.