The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)

About The Jamie Foxx Show

Created by Bentley Kyle Evans and Jamie Foxx himself, "The Jamie Foxx Show" is a hit American sitcom that follows Jamie King (played by Foxx) who moves to Los Angeles from Texas, hoping to pursue his acting career. Instead, he ends up working at his family's hotel, the "King's Tower", which is owned by his aunt and uncle. The show revolves around Jamie's adventures and escapades bringing laughter, drama and lots of entertainment.

Making / Production

The series was produced by the Warner Bros. Television for The WB. The show comprises five seasons with more than a hundred episodes aired from August 28,1996 to January 14,2001. The creators, Jamie Foxx, Bentley Kyle Evans, and Marcus King, infused the sitcom with hearty humor and life lessons.

Actors

• Jamie Foxx as Jamie King - Foxx's character is full of ambition and comedic charm, providing an entertaining mix of naïveté and sophistication to the role.
• Garcelle Beauvais as Francesca – Garcell plays Jamie's love interest and co-worker, bringing depth and precision to her character.
• Christopher B. Duncan as Braxton P. Hartnabrig – Duncan portrays the straight-laced accountant of King's Tower, providing the perfect foil for Foxx's character.
• Ellia English as Aunt Helen King – English's character runs the hotel with a firm hand, often bringing Jamie back to reality with her no-nonsense attitude.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Jamie Foxx Show" marked the first time that Jamie Foxx showcased his comedic talents on television, which would later catapult him to global fame.
• The exterior of the fictional King's Tower Hotel is the historic Los Angeles City Hall.
• The show is known for its large number of celebrity guest stars, including Berry Gordy, Monique, Sherman Hemsley, and others.

Awards

Garcelle Beauvais earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the NAACP Image Awards for her role in the show.

Quotes

• "Just because you pour syrup on something, doesn’t make it pancakes!" – Jamie King
• "You don't need a plane to fly. Plastic wings may make you cry, it's not only flesh and bone but your mind that’s really grown." – Jamie King, in a song to Fancy.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "Here comes the king" was sung by Jamie Foxx himself.
• Many of Foxx’s musical talents are integrated into the show, including songs sung throughout.