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Sherman's Showcase

Sherman's Showcase
★ 10.0/10•2019•22m•TV-MA•Comedy
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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.”

StatusCanceled
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 31, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Meet ShermanE122m

Meet Sherman

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.

Jul 31, 2019

Episode 2 - The Showcase DancersE222m

The Showcase Dancers

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.

Jul 31, 2019

Episode 3 - Behind the CharadeE322m

Behind the Charade

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.

Aug 7, 2019

Episode 4 - EnemiesE422m

Enemies

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.

Aug 14, 2019

Episode 5 - The Ladies of The ShowcaseE522m

The Ladies of The Showcase

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.

Aug 21, 2019

Episode 6 - July 8, 1995E622m

July 8, 1995

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.

Aug 28, 2019

Episode 7 - White MusicE722m

White Music

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.

Sep 4, 2019

Episode 8 - Ray J's ShowcaseE822m

Ray J's Showcase

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.

Sep 11, 2019

Actors

Bashir Salahuddin

Bashir Salahuddin

Sherman McDaniels

Diallo Riddle

Diallo Riddle

Dutch Shepherd

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