The Jamie Foxx Show
Jamie King was an aspiring actor who headed to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he worked at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior’s Los Angeles hotel, the King’s Towers.
On the job, he annoys co-worker Braxton P. Hartnabrig, the up-tight accountant, and tries to win the attention of gorgeous desk clerk, Francesca “Fancy” Monroe, who has made it clear that she is not interested in an office romance. Nevertheless, Jamie is determined to maintain his skills as an entertainer and move into the limelight.
The Steve Harvey Show
Before he wrote “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” and opted for a more aerodynamic hairstyle, he played Chicago native Steve Hightower on The WB’s “Steve Harvey Show.”
In the show, the former funk legend and member of Steve Hightower and the High Tops was forced to take a job as a music teacher at Chicago’s Booker T. Washington High School. Because of budget cuts, he found himself forced to teach drama and art as well. His longtime friend Cedric, love interest Lovita, and former classmate Regina “Piggy” Lane, joined him at the school.
The students were just as important, and none got more airtime than Bullethead and Romeo. Lady of Rage, yes, “Afro Puffs” Lady of Rage, frequently showed up as the hulking Coretta Cox. Keenan and Kel, Keenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, also found time for guest appearances. Fellow “All That” alum, Lori Beth Denberg, was a mainstay as Lydia Gutman.
