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Sherman's Showcase

Season 1

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Like a sort of companion to Documentary Now, Sherman's Showcase is a comedy chronicling the history of a fictional, popular variety show.

8 Episodes

  • Meet Sherman
    E1
    Meet ShermanMeet 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 DancersHost, 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 CharadeHost 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
    EnemiesSherman 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 ShowcaseHost 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, 1995A 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 MusicAn 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 ShowcaseIn 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 of Season 1

  • Bashir SalahuddinSherman McDaniels
  • Diallo RiddleDutch Shepherd
  • Matt PiedmontProducer

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