This was back when you could survive on just basic cable or some long ass antennas. Now, I gotta flip through 100 channels to find something remotely funny.
@@PrettyBoyJC18 you are correct! I was 7, two months away from turning 8. Found this on TVOne the other morning. Brought back memories for sure and I forgot how cool this song is
I love how the artwork on each cast member's title card is a reference to the way they use the paint and brushes in their respective clips 😭💕 a truly unique intro!
If we think about it, Jim Carrey owes a lot of his success to the Wayans. I mean, he was doing pretty good in the 80s with standup comedy and a few movie roles. But ILC catapulted his carrier straight to stardom.
And he's spoken on what ILC did for his career. But nearly 30 years later after Ace Ventura made him a star, it's clear he had the goods to be an a-lister.
This is my childhood flashing before my eyes! Every Sunday night I’d stay up late to watch this. We never ever missed an episode! Ever our Grandparents put it on for us lol. My bro was born in 79’, my sis and cousin were born in 84’, then me in 85’ and my last cousin in 89’ so we watch a shit ton of In Living Color! It was our everything. I even have pictures of us play and playing dress up with In Living Color playing in the background ❤
Even though you make a good point @throwdashaka5249, the time when In Living Color came out was a different time and the show worked in that particular period, the early 1990s. We're living in a super PC and cancel culture world that ILC today would be sooooooooo watered down that its cast members and writers would be walking on eggshells in production or when the show aired.
@@parisbeech2180 the network wanted to play reruns so they began editing those reruns and cutting skits from different episodes into one instead of just letting it be. Eventually they started to get involved in the creative process of the show, not letting keenan ivory Wayne keep the show the way he wanted
@@parisbeech2180 yeah pretty much, keenan decided to just stop cause he felt they were taking the show in a direction he didn't want to, and had less say in it
My favorite character was when she played the neighborhood gossip. "(crying)Nobody, but nobody better ever say anything bad about Ms. Jenkins! .....(then she proceeds to bad-mouth her)
I remember being 8 years old watching this when I was a kid some of the jokes over my head like Brothers who are brothers or homie the clown I thought when referring to the man was like society but no the man is the prison system I never understood that untill I was a teen.
I'm so glad I own all five seasons of In Living Color. And one of the reasons for that is so I can from time to time watch the opening credits of Season 1 and 2. I love Klasky Csupo's artwork in the Seasons 1 and 2 opening credits, the splash of colors and the late 1980s to early 1990s graphic stylings.
The period in the late 80's to early/mid 90's that spawned In Living Color, the movies Do the Right Thing, New Jack City, Boyz N the Hood, Coming to America, Arsenio's talk show titled The Arsenio Hall Show (not to be confused with the 2013-2014 reboot), Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa, 3rd Bass, Ice Cube, Digital Underground, and Tupac was an inflection point, a moment in time when the weight of 200 years of history could no longer prevent the giant aircraft carrier that is American culture from turning.
Keenen Ivory Wayans, James 'Jim' Carrey, Kelly Coffield, Tommy Davidson, Kim Coles, David Alan Grier, T'keyah "Crystal" Kenyan, Damon Wayans and Kim wayans.
1:07 Wuz ONLY on the 1st episode, since the band Living Colour said it looked like THEIR logo, hence they sued 4 plagiarism of their logo AND name, and the band won the lawsuit!
In Living Color was a big hit that's become good business for Fox. It could've been for HBO. The rules were being weakened by the late 80's when 20th Century Fox Television took over producing In Living Color from HBO, and would be eliminated entirely by 1994. By 1990, Fox start HBO Independent Productions, which produced shows broadcast TV and basic cable networks like Roc, Martin, Down the Shore, Arresting Behavior, The Ben Stiller Show, the short-lived sitcom Daddy Dearest, Laurel Avenue, House of Buggin', the rebooted version of Get Smart, The Last Frontier, Everybody Knows Raymond, The Jury, The Bedford Diaries, and Lucky Louie.
I watched every episode of the first 2 seasons In Living Color during 1990 and 1990-91 on Fox on affiliate Washington, D.C.-based WTTG, when I was in Hyattsville, Maryland during that time.
Just had a bit a nostalgia. I miss these days, everything felt so right in the world during the 1990 to 1993 period. If I could, I would relive it as a child and adult.
John Leguizamo was asked to join the cast but turned it down. Martin Lawrence auditioned for the show but didn't make the cast. Jada Pinkett Smith was considered for the position role of choreographer of the Fly Girls.
Good thing they put Keenan Ivory Wayans (as the creator) first otherwise people would complain why the two white people were shown first not realizing that it’s by order of last name (aside from Keenan).
In Living Color was a big hit that's become good business for Fox. It could've been for HBO. The rules were being weakened by the late 80's when 20th Century Fox Television took over producing In Living Color from HBO, and would be eliminated entirely by 1994.
Don't we all. Man, I wish it was January 1, 1990 right now. Michael Jackson would still be alive, I'd be in elementary school without a care in the world, Saved By The Bell was in its prime, Prince would still be alive, my uncle and cousin would still be alive, I hate the Raiders but seeing them at the LA Coliseum in the 1990s was a sight to see (they played there from 1982 to 1994), and so on.
@@gmcneoplan84 It was kinda like when Martin changed their intro after season 2, the intros used from seasons 3-5 weren't terrible but the original was by far the best.
![GEEK TIMË [OFFICIAL AUDIO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ry-6RvkH880/mqdefault.jpg)
This was back when you could survive on just basic cable or some long ass antennas. Now, I gotta flip through 100 channels to find something remotely funny.
So true
Sitting Bull so true
Sitting Bull 😂I believe they came on fox right😂😂😂😂😂
Sitting Bull I saw this on public tv.
@@PrettyBoyJC18 you are correct! I was 7, two months away from turning 8. Found this on TVOne the other morning. Brought back memories for sure and I forgot how cool this song is
I love how the artwork on each cast member's title card is a reference to the way they use the paint and brushes in their respective clips 😭💕 a truly unique intro!
I didn't notice that
Every Sunday night at 8 p.m.
Always loved the uniqueness of the ILC intro and the cast members! It was the best ever in the 90s.
Oh yeah, I thought it was a cool touch
@@TDH24LiveI did... after the second viewing of the intro, anyways! 😂
If we think about it, Jim Carrey owes a lot of his success to the Wayans. I mean, he was doing pretty good in the 80s with standup comedy and a few movie roles. But ILC catapulted his carrier straight to stardom.
And he's spoken on what ILC did for his career. But nearly 30 years later after Ace Ventura made him a star, it's clear he had the goods to be an a-lister.
As if Jim dont know that. Lol
@@supadupa6891 Well, I don't expect Jim to read my comment. XD
Something he has already acknowledged about 500 times.
True, I think jim was on another show before this in the mid eighties that got cancelled......
One of the best theme songs ever
This makes me SO fucking nostalgic.
Being an 80’s baby now that I’m older I appreciate how much of a gem this show was.
A 💎 indeed Vintage Classic~ Lives On Weaving~ Sweet 🌟
I was born in 1994 and I love classic stuff.
This is my childhood flashing before my eyes! Every Sunday night I’d stay up late to watch this. We never ever missed an episode! Ever our Grandparents put it on for us lol. My bro was born in 79’, my sis and cousin were born in 84’, then me in 85’ and my last cousin in 89’ so we watch a shit ton of In Living Color! It was our everything. I even have pictures of us play and playing dress up with In Living Color playing in the background ❤
This was ten times funnier than SNL.
Cause they didn't have the wayans family and jim carrey jamie foxx and company
1000% better than SNL
FACTS!
I'm glad somebody feels the same,This show on FX at night was what I looked forward.
1,000,000 better than SNL
This was when they had in stereo where available...rest in peace heavy d...
This was my show back in the days. " Homey don't play that."
That was a classic
Today is the 30th Anniversary of In Living Color's debut. Happy Anniversary!
Awesome intro to a show that LAUNCHED so many.
Such a unique, creative, energetic intro. Nothing like it.
Happy 30th Anniversary In Living Color 🎉
This brings back some of the best memories. Dancing to the intro getting ready for the show. We need it back with brand new talent. 💯❤👍🏽
Even though you make a good point @throwdashaka5249, the time when In Living Color came out was a different time and the show worked in that particular period, the early 1990s. We're living in a super PC and cancel culture world that ILC today would be sooooooooo watered down that its cast members and writers would be walking on eggshells in production or when the show aired.
@@gmcneoplan84 Keenan literally talked about how they almost got taken off the air, by some religious groups it’s first season.
This show was legendary comedy.
Better than SNL
One of my earliest memories was seeing this intro while my parents were watching. Classic show.
Miss the 90s so much
For every Bruno Mars references I see, I'm going to troll you like Patrick on Spongebob and say "BOOOOOOOOOOOO"
i wasnt born in the 90s but i remember watching this when i was little
Such a damn good show, far surpassed SNL, hate when networks get involved and ruin a good thing
How's that???
@@parisbeech2180 the network wanted to play reruns so they began editing those reruns and cutting skits from different episodes into one instead of just letting it be. Eventually they started to get involved in the creative process of the show, not letting keenan ivory Wayne keep the show the way he wanted
@@Guy-mx4fb wow!!!! That BS right there so they pretty much ruined the show
@@parisbeech2180 yeah pretty much, keenan decided to just stop cause he felt they were taking the show in a direction he didn't want to, and had less say in it
@@Guy-mx4fb dont you hate when Hollywood screws up something really good
Kim Wayans was by far the best from this cast. She was SO GOOD at every part she played.
100% agreed!!
My favorite character was when she played the neighborhood gossip. "(crying)Nobody, but nobody better ever say anything bad about Ms. Jenkins! .....(then she proceeds to bad-mouth her)
The Crystal Waters skit was my favorite.
@@keltrepes2534 I also liked her Tracy Chapman sketch.
I love this Intro!
A classic
This really makes me feel some type of way.
Only 10 back then.
Wow the memories.
S1 intro is the best of them.
This show was so funny & I admit I tried to dance along with the Fly Girls 😊😊
The In Living Color intro, "Show Me Love" by Robin S and "The Power" by SNAP! remind me of the 90's. God I miss those days.
Still love that beat!
Man I miss this show!
God, do I miss In Living Color, this was the best 1990s television program of all time. 🤘🏼🔥
AWESOME IN LIVING COLOR INTRO SEASON I 1990 !!!
Omg i loved this show as a kid
I miss this time period
We all do.
Yep
These guys were apart of my childhood. Plenty of memories and laughs from the show.
This show was decade's ahead of it's time. Puts to Shame Saturday Night Live. This show was beyond Awesome! #GoodOleDays
TC Carson brought me here, I saw him in Living Single and Livin' large.. with that hype I knew there was another Living somewhere there..
1:07 I remember reading that the band LIving Colour sued them over this logo, thats why it was used only in the pilot episode.
People used to call this "The fastest half an hour on TV!" and they were right!
Such good times!
Time flies when you're having fun. When I used to watch this show as a kid during its original run, the 21 minutes or so of airtime would fly by ✈.
It's amazing for a sketch show when almost an ENTIRE cast and hell even a back up dancer has a pretty good career afterwards.
Happy 30th Anniversary To In Living Color!!!!
This comment section bout to blow up with Bruno Mars references
Yep!!
Yep!
That's exactly why I'm here.😂
Jeff Jimenez Yep
Same! lol
Note that they used a bunch of producers from In Living Color to make Mad TV. Even Heavy D did both themes.
Man i miss the 90’s,i was 6 years old and was watching this show cus of my older brother who was 10 🤣
This along with family matters Martin fresh prince and Living Single are the funniest shows in the 90s
Married...With Children?
@@naywahn Married with children came on the air in 1987
@@juliansmith4352
It sure did, it along with Cops and the Seinfeld pilot, feels like it was the 90s. They're interwoven with 90s DNA...
Best sketch comedy show of all time.
Better than SNL
I remember being 8 years old watching this when I was a kid some of the jokes over my head like Brothers who are brothers or homie the clown I thought when referring to the man was like society but no the man is the prison system I never understood that untill I was a teen.
I'm so glad I own all five seasons of In Living Color. And one of the reasons for that is so I can from time to time watch the opening credits of Season 1 and 2. I love Klasky Csupo's artwork in the Seasons 1 and 2 opening credits, the splash of colors and the late 1980s to early 1990s graphic stylings.
David Alan Grier was always a fav
I remember waiting for Sunday’s to come around!
I miss this show so much.
You and me both
The period in the late 80's to early/mid 90's that spawned In Living Color, the movies Do the Right Thing, New Jack City, Boyz N the Hood, Coming to America, Arsenio's talk show titled The Arsenio Hall Show (not to be confused with the 2013-2014 reboot), Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa, 3rd Bass, Ice Cube, Digital Underground, and Tupac was an inflection point, a moment in time when the weight of 200 years of history could no longer prevent the giant aircraft carrier that is American culture from turning.
Keenen Ivory Wayans, James 'Jim' Carrey, Kelly Coffield, Tommy Davidson, Kim Coles, David Alan Grier, T'keyah "Crystal" Kenyan, Damon Wayans and Kim wayans.
Arent they bring it back???
@planetchinchilla you are 100% correct TV sucks these days
1:07 Wuz ONLY on the 1st episode, since the band Living Colour said it looked like THEIR logo, hence they sued 4 plagiarism of their logo AND name, and the band won the lawsuit!
I forgot kim Coles was in the 1st season I remember watching this when I was 4 5 years old
Damn you were 45 then already?
@@rayovsaan1820 He meant 4, 5 or 4 or 5-years old.
@@rayovsaan1820😂
She left about halfway through the first season. She did alright afterwards on Living Single.
Mad TV was a copy of Living Color!!
If I remember correctly,wasn't J. Lo one of the original "Fly Girls" before she got famous?
shes in the yellow and black dress in the back.
Wow , after all this time I just realized the set is a rooftop.
They had a DJ, SW1(Shawn Wayans)....even thought they played the same single track for every episode.
That's funny, but Shawn wasn't even a real DJ, he was an actor which helped him pull that off (what you said) every episode.
They ATE this intro. Whoa!
Has there been an In Living Color reunion? I'd like to see that. That would be fun!
I would like to see a reboot of ILC
Damn I miss the 90s
When you could have a house party and have everyone live to tell about it the next day. 😕
Lol what? Yeah because LA wasn't a drive-by shooting gallery of gang violence in the '80s and '90s or anything. Nostalgia is an illusion
The guy is making a reference to the first scary movie which was also made by the wayans
@@tmorelli1982 Maybe in L.A. it was chaotic because of color conflictions, but not here in GA.
#Toenails
@@CLOWNBOT00 that person didn’t address your gender at all wtf
@@kikiparker1671 Yeah, my error. I misread the reply as a quote. I'm still so used to the old RUclips format when it used @(name).
Couldn’t have been born in the 90s If Bruno Mars brought you here lol
I actually was ('91), but I definitely thought of this when I saw his video, haha!
I loved the series, especially the first season and this version of the opening credits.
I was 8 years old watching this show.
In Living Color was a big hit that's become good business for Fox. It could've been for HBO. The rules were being weakened by the late 80's when 20th Century Fox Television took over producing In Living Color from HBO, and would be eliminated entirely by 1994. By 1990, Fox start HBO Independent Productions, which produced shows broadcast TV and basic cable networks like Roc, Martin, Down the Shore, Arresting Behavior, The Ben Stiller Show, the short-lived sitcom Daddy Dearest, Laurel Avenue, House of Buggin', the rebooted version of Get Smart, The Last Frontier, Everybody Knows Raymond, The Jury, The Bedford Diaries, and Lucky Louie.
I watched every episode of the first 2 seasons In Living Color during 1990 and 1990-91 on Fox on affiliate Washington, D.C.-based WTTG, when I was in Hyattsville, Maryland during that time.
Miss this show.
My childhood shows!!!
Tenth grade of high school for me here......shit I've got old lol
I use to watch this back when I was five years old and I loved it
Greatest intro song of all time
This is the most 90s thing I’ve ever seen lol
In Living Color on Sunday night! Makes me feel like I'm back in high school!
Used to watch this all the time with my dad and brother as a kid. I was probably a little young but it was so funny.
Fun times...I miss them...
Just had a bit a nostalgia. I miss these days, everything felt so right in the world during the 1990 to 1993 period. If I could, I would relive it as a child and adult.
Heavy D...RIP
To the WAYANS 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES ...I MISS THIS SHOW ....🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I Used to Watch this Every Friday Night Back in the 90s
Got it on my DVR!
I miss this epic show. It was extremely funny.
Legendary show 🔥🔥🔥
I remember tuning in to this in the womb like "that james carrey is a riot!"
In Living Color was the show.
Yeah..until it got canceled in 1994 because the wayans left..smh
John Leguizamo was asked to join the cast but turned it down.
Martin Lawrence auditioned for the show but didn't make the cast.
Jada Pinkett Smith was considered for the position role of choreographer of the Fly Girls.
Loved the show. The funniest sketch in my opinion was the Men On...sketch.
Absolutely
Hands down the season 1 opening is the best.
this is the most 90's song+video ever!
Good thing they put Keenan Ivory Wayans (as the creator) first otherwise people would complain why the two white people were shown first not realizing that it’s by order of last name (aside from Keenan).
Classic
Absolute tripe. This used to be on BSB and was as funny as toothache
Did Jim Carey ever acknowledged his time on his show? He should talk about it this show. it was good and Madtv too.
Are you kidding? He did the reunion and has spoken extensively about how this show was the exposure that really launched his career.
He has always talked about In Living Color and how the Wayans helped him out.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 they had a reunion? I didn’t know that.
@@cfhar080591 Oh cool, Where are these interviews I haven’t seen on them.
In Living Color was a big hit that's become good business for Fox. It could've been for HBO. The rules were being weakened by the late 80's when 20th Century Fox Television took over producing In Living Color from HBO, and would be eliminated entirely by 1994.
They need to bring in Living Color back on one of them classic TV 📺 stations
The nostalgia
I miss 1990
Don't we all. Man, I wish it was January 1, 1990 right now. Michael Jackson would still be alive, I'd be in elementary school without a care in the world, Saved By The Bell was in its prime, Prince would still be alive, my uncle and cousin would still be alive, I hate the Raiders but seeing them at the LA Coliseum in the 1990s was a sight to see (they played there from 1982 to 1994), and so on.
Comedy can't even touch this. 😤
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids Was My Favorite Saturday Morning Cartoon we watched that the Next Morning
They should've never gone away from using this intro!
That's what I'm saying. The intros of Seasons 3-5 were enjoyable, but they had NOTHING on the Season 1-2 intros.
@@gmcneoplan84 It was kinda like when Martin changed their intro after season 2, the intros used from seasons 3-5 weren't terrible but the original was by far the best.
People left the show and the cast started changing