The Wayans are keeping it in the family inPoppa’s House, a new comedy series coming to CBS this fall.Damon Wayansplays Poppa in the sitcom, while his son,Damon Wayans Jr.,plays Damon, a fictional character. The comedy series will see the father-son duo entertain with their comedic chops when the show debuts on Mondays afterThe Neighborhoodcome fall. The series' official logline (below) teases an atypical situation when father and son’s worldviews collide.
Poppa’s House,starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., features Wayans as legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
CBS released a teaser trailer that tees up the hilarious dynamic of father and son. The multi-camera series sees the return of the laugh track sitcom subgenre that CBS plans to use forGeorge and Mandy’s First Marriage, aYoung Sheldonspinoff. “At CBS, is it just me, or does it feel like one big family?” asks Damon, to which Poppa replies, “That’s definitely on brand for us.” “Yeah, Daddy,” Damon replies, injecting some physical comedy into it. “Don’t call me daddy,” Poppa awkwardly says. “Father,” Damon corrects himself.
Poppa’s Housealso starsEssence Atkinsas Ivy andTetona Jacksonas Nina. The Wayans andDean Loreyserve as executive producers.Andy Ackermandirected the pilot from a script byKevin Henchand Wayans. Damon Wayans is known for numerous sitcoms he’s created and starred in since the 1980s. His most popular TV shows includeMy Wife and KidsandLethal Weapon. Wayans Jr is known for his recurring comedic work in sitcoms likeHappy EndingsandNew Girl.Poppa’s Housemarks his return to CBS afterHappy Together,which he starred in, was canceled.
CBS Adds More Comedies To Its Schedule
Poppa’s Housejoins CBS' robust roster of comedies. Mondays will beThe NeighborhoodandPoppa’s Housenight back-to-back beforeNCISSeason 22 returns to lead inNCIS: Origins, a new spinoff from theNCISuniverse. Comedy night resumes on Thursday when the new Georgie and Mandy series premieres, airing at 8 PM, followed byGhostsat 8:30 PM.Kathy Bates’new legal dramedy series,Matlock, joins the schedule, and the night ends withElsbeth, another dramedy led byCarrie Preston, which has been renewed for Season 2.
