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'Martin' Cast Reunites at 75th Primetime Emmy Awards

The reunion included a comedy sketch addressing the show's lack of Emmy recognition during its original run and a tribute to late cast member Thomas Mikal Ford.

  • The cast of the '90s sitcom 'Martin' reunited at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards to present the award for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which was won by Jeremy Allen White for 'The Bear'.
  • The reunion included a comedy sketch where cast member Carl Anthony Payne II humorously believed they were there to receive an Emmy, leading to a discussion about the show's lack of recognition by the Television Academy during its original run.
  • Despite its popularity and syndication, 'Martin' was never nominated for an Emmy during its five-season run from 1992 to 1997.
  • The cast paid tribute to late cast member Thomas Mikal Ford, who passed away in 2016, during the reunion.
  • Martin Lawrence, who played the titular character, has previously stated that he doesn't believe a reboot of the show would be possible, but would be open to working with the cast again on a different project.
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