Sherman's Showcase

Sherman's Showcase

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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.”

Production

Get Lifted Film Co., RadicalMedia, The Riddle Entertainment Group, Emerald Street

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 31, 2019

Last Aired

November 30, 2022

Networks

IFC

Created By

Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Meet Sherman
E1
Meet Sherman
Air date: 2019-07-31
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.
The Showcase Dancers
E2
The Showcase Dancers
Air date: 2019-07-31
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.
Behind the Charade
E3
Behind the Charade
Air date: 2019-08-07
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.
Enemies
E4
Enemies
Air date: 2019-08-14
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.
The Ladies of The Showcase
E5
The Ladies of The Showcase
Air date: 2019-08-21
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.
July 8, 1995
E6
July 8, 1995
Air date: 2019-08-28
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.
White Music
E7
White Music
Air date: 2019-09-04
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.
Ray J's Showcase
E8
Ray J's Showcase
Air date: 2019-09-11
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.

Cast

Bashir Salahuddin

Bashir Salahuddin

Sherman McDaniels

Diallo Riddle

Diallo Riddle

Dutch Shepherd

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