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Most fans of the 1990s sketch comedy series In Living Color would agree that the release of the show's Season 1 DVD has been a long time coming. When the series launched in 1990, it instantly became a hit among those who like their comedy irreverent, political incorrect, and -- on occasion -- crude. Prior to In Living Color, NBC had taken ownership of TV sketch comedy with Saturday Night Live. By taking the concept to prime time and bringing an African-American edge to the concept, Fox proved that there was room for alternative comedy on TV. Created by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the show served as a springboard for the likes of David Alan Grier, Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx (in Season 2), and Keenen's brothers Damon and Shawn (and, later, Marlon). The series was also the first taste of the spotlight for a little girl from the Bronx named Jennifer Lopez, even if only as "Fly Girl," dancing in the background to choreography by future actress Rosie Perez. Memorable recurring sketches like "Men on Film," "Homey the Clown," and "Homeboy Shopping Network" all make their debuts in this first season, which runs 13 episodes. Lisa C. Hageman

Product Details

• UPC: 024543105176
• Source: 20TH CENTURY FOX
• Region Code: 1
• Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
• Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Español
• Time: 4:59:00

This set contains DVDs which may be available separately:

• In Living Color: Pilot
• In Living Color: The Wrath of Farrakhan
• In Living Color: Lean on Me Beautiful
• In Living Color: Transitions
• In Living Color: A Date with Grace Jones
• In Living Color: Jheri's Kids
• In Living Color: Don King, The Early Years
• In Living Color: Endangered Species
• In Living Color: Introducing ... Homey D. Clown
• In Living Color: Vera Dimilo
• In Living Color: Anton in The People's Court
• In Living Color: Conspiracy
• In Living Color: Homey D. Clown Returns

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