The Jamie Foxx Show

The Jamie Foxx Show is an American television sitcom that aired between 1996 to 2001. It was created by Bentley Kyle Evans, and Jamie Foxx, who is also the main star of the show.

About The Jamie Foxx Show

The series follows Jamie King (Jamie Foxx) who moves to Los Angeles from Texas, to pursue his career as a musician. However, when things don't go as planned, he ends up working in his family's hotel, King's Tower. The sitcom explores his encounters with a host of unique guests and hilarious situations along the way.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Bent Outta Shape Productions and Foxxhole Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The show was shot in front of a live audience and primarily took place in a fictional fancy hotel in Los Angeles.

Actors

• Jamie Foxx as Jamie King: Foxx's portrayal of Jamie was full of charisma and humor as he added his comedic chops to liven up the character. Despite the hilarious mishaps, Foxx gave the character a relatable charm.
• Garcelle Beauvais as Francesca "Fancy" Monroe: Beauvais played Jamie's love interest. Her character is the hotel's front desk clerk. She handled this role with grace, wit, and humor.
• Christopher B. Duncan as Braxton P. Hartnabrig: Duncan's character is the contrast to Jamie's funny bone. His serious and often anal-retentive persona provided the perfect foil to Jamie's humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show started airing on The WB network when it was new.
• The professional on-screen chemistry between Jamie Foxx and Garcelle Beauvais was so intense that fans speculated if they were dating in real life.
• Jamie Foxx pursued his music career while working on The Jamie Foxx Show. His releases often appeared as soundtracks in the show's episodes.

Awards

Jamie Foxx was nominated for several awards for his role in the show, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.

Quotes

• "Ain't nothing wrong with a little bump and grind." - Jamie King
• "I'm not arrogant, I'm just better than you." - Braxton P. Hartnabrig

Music, Soundtrack

• “The Jamie Foxx Show” theme song.
• Jamie Foxx's original music often featured in the episodes.