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Travel through time via music and comedy drawn from the forty-year library of the legendary, but fictional, musical variety show called “Sherman's Showcase.”
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- E1 Meet ShermanNext upJul 31, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Sherman's parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the show's run from 1972-present day.
Guest stars: Tiffany Haddish (Tiffany Haddish), Keith Lucas (Skip), Kenneth Lucas (Bates), Tawny Newsome (Laverne), Matt Piedmont (Boat Owner), Mario Van Peebles (Detective), Gary Anthony Williams (Various Characters), Aleksei Archer (Various Characters)
- E2 The Showcase DancersJul 31, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman's Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show's only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.
Guest stars: Nigel Lythgoe (Nigel Lythgoe), Andrew Bachelor (Funk-A-Tron 2000 (Model 3)), Mike Judge (Hellman Groolsby), Ne-Yo (Galaxia Lead Singer), Aleksei Archer (Pepper Spraye), Tiffany Daniels (Tiffany Daniels), Nefetari Spencer (Nefetari Spencer), Nikeva Stapleton (Hot Pants Hattie)
- E3 Behind the CharadeAug 7, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman's Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.
Guest stars: Morris Day (Morris Day), Barry Shabaka Henley (Uncle Phil), Quincy Jones (Quincy Jones), Curt Menefee (Curt Menefee), John Legend (John Legend), Vic Mensa (Charade), Sasha Spielberg (Liz Giant), Rob Haze (Young Morris Day)
- E4 EnemiesAug 14, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.
- E5 The Ladies of The ShowcaseAug 21, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.
Guest stars: Bresha Webb (Mary J. Blige)
- E6 July 8, 1995Aug 28, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.
- E7 White MusicSep 4, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Sherman's Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.
Guest stars: Tasie Lawrence (Sade)
- E8 Ray J's ShowcaseSep 11, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.
Guest stars: Ne-Yo (Galaxia Lead Singer), Ray J (Ray J), Rob Haze (Morris Day), Dave Carter (Fredrick Douglas)
Cast & crew
Created by Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle
Bashir Salahuddin
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