"Everybody Hates Chris" (2005)TV series 2005-????

Creators:

Ali LeRoi
Chris Rock

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Inspired by Chris Rock's life...as a kid.

Plot:

Motivated by his childhood experiences, Emmy Award-winner/actor/comedian Chris Rock narrates this...

Plot Keywords:

Racial Prejudice | Claim In Title | Young Girl | Wife | Mother Daughter Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 35 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. July 27	5:00 PM	CW	Everybody Hates Easter	#3.14
Sun. July 27	8:00 PM	CW	Everybody Hates Gretzky	#3.15

Cast

Tequan Richmond	...	Drew Rock / ... (66 episodes, 2005-2008)
Tyler James Williams	...	Chris Rock / ... (66 episodes, 2005-2008)
Terry Crews	...	Julius Rock / ... (64 episodes, 2005-2008)
Tichina Arnold	...	Rochelle Rock / ... (64 episodes, 2005-2008)
Imani Hakim	...	Tanya Rock / ... (64 episodes, 2005-2008)
Vincent Martella	...	Greg Wuliger (64 episodes, 2005-2008)
Chris Rock	...	Narrator (64 episodes, 2005-2008)
Jacqueline Mazarella	...	Ms. Morello / ... (37 episodes, 2005-2008)
Travis T. Flory	...	Joey Caruso / ... (28 episodes, 2005-2007)

Runtime:

20 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | Chile:TE | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Chris Rock Entertainment

Trivia:

Chris Rock's real family had mom, dad, 6 other brother, 1 other sister, and himself. He said that using 6 brothers and 1 sister would've been weird, so he thought it'd be better to use some of his sibling's personalities to make 2 siblings for the show.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Chris is in a local store, a new version of the Cheetos brand bag is visible when the show takes place years before the bag change.

Quotes:

Rochelle Rock: I'm gonna slap the black off of you!

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV)

No,Chris,everyone DOESN'T hate you...

...in fact,I'd say that most people who get to know Chris Rock should end up loving him. Or at the very least,liking him.

Sort of a 80s,urban take on "The Wonder Years",this is also an era show(since I grew up during this period,I am very glad to see a show like this),with the early to mid 1980s and Brooklyn,New York as the backdrop. Chris Rock,circa 1983 thru 1985,is hardly the Chris Rock we seem to know now: he's a very average,neurotic kid who worries about impressing the girls,being a good student and NOT incurring the wrath of his parents(among other things).Rock narrates as an adult,and Tyler JAmes Williams plays him as the pre-teen. Being a sitcom,of course there is plenty of the easy,comedic rhythm that you'd expect out of a show of its make,only the just a touch of sharp,knowing sass and a 21st century sensibility to it.

A very fine supporting cast sports Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold as CHris' dad and mom,Imani Hakim as his younger sister and Tequan Richjmond as his older(?)brother,and Vincent Martella as is his best friend. I've only FINALLY nailed down when this show runs(and where the local CW is located on the dial),so I must confess that I've only seen a handful of shows,but what I've sen is quite good. Perhaps its' Rock's guidance that makes this show wise,sharp yet gentle,but I think all the right elements are at play here. I think I can say that I've ran across a show that's set in the '80s that actually gets the cultural and time elements right,not merely smoosh them together so as to create instant recognition("That 80s Show",anyone?). Worth the half-hour investment.