- Original release
- Number S01E01
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Director
Shelley Jensen
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Writers
Billy Van Zandt
Jane Milmore
- Country United States
- Genre Comedy
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Goop-Hair-It-Is
Shawn and Marlon's latest scheme becomes a hair-raising nightmare when they take over the manufacture and marketing of a grooming product called ""Goop, Hair-It-Is."" While Marlon comes up with a concoction that makes his hair look great, Shawn decides to sell the hair goop on an infomercial. They shoot the infomercial live, with Gary Coleman acting as a celebrity spokesperson. While Gary is doing his pitch for ""Goop, Hair-It-Is,"" the chemicals from the product cause his hair to catch fire. Shawn and Marlon's dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs also go down in flames.
In a world filled with television shows, finding one that combines humor, family dynamics, and relatable real-life situations can be quite a task. However, 'Marlon,' a sitcom loosely based on the life of its star Marlon Wayans, effortlessly brings all these elements together. This series is not just another comedy show; it is an artful blend of laugh-out-loud moments and touching family situations that leaves viewers deeply engaged.
'Marlon' centers on its titular character Marlon Wayne (played by Marlon Wayans), an immature but loving father committed to co-parenting his two children with his ex-wife Ashley Wayne (played by Essence Atkins). Despite his larger-than-life personality and unpredictable internet stardom often getting in the way, Marlon remains deeply committed to his family. His misguided fatherly advice adds an extra layer to the show's humor while also highlighting how far he's willing to go for the sake of his kids.
The show's supporting characters enhance its appeal greatly. From Ashley's best friend Yvette (Bresha Webb) who is on a quest to find Mr. Right, to Marlon's roommate Stevie (Diallo Riddle) who tags himself as Marlon's best friend – each character contributes significantly to the storyline. Notlim Taylor and Amir O'Neil play their roles perfectly as Marley and Zack Wayne – two kids dealing with their parents' divorce while navigating their own childhoods.
