Wazzzzzup?! Thirty years after Martin premiered, the cast is back together for a reunion special airing this month on BET+.
In a new promo released Monday, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II paid tribute to late cast member Tommy Ford.
“This one’s for you Tommy,” the four said in unison as they pointed to the camera.
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Ford died at a hospital in Atlanta in 2016, after suffering a ruptured aneurysm, The Guardian reported. He was 52.
Martin Lawrence called him a “great man” after his death.
“Tommy was not only a great co-star, but he was a great man and friend. He always brought with him his spirituality, a positive attitude, and so much joy. I am sad the world lost a great talent and that I lost a wonderful friend. God bless him and his family,” Lawrence wrote in a heartfelt statement on social media.
The late actor’s fellow cast members have been busy lately, working on the Martin: The Reunion, a 90-minute special that will mark the sitcom’s 30 year anniversary.
Hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, the special looks back at the show’s most hilarious moments and revisits the iconic characters Martin made famous.
There will also be musical performances and guest appearances by celebrity super fans, including Snoop Dogg, R&B singer Brian McKnight, and comedian Tommy Davidson.
Martin aired for five seasons on Fox from August 1992 to May 1997.
The show was created by Martin Lawrence, John Bowman and Topper Carew. It featured Lawrence as titular character Martin Payne and he had several other roles on the show. Martin was one of the Fox’s highest-rated shows during its run.
Martin: The Reunion begins streaming June 16 on the BET+ platform.
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