Name: Sherman's Showcase
Released: 2019-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle

TV Show · Comedy

A sketch variety show like none before, Sherman's Showcase travels through time via music and clips drawn from the forty-year library of a legendary (fictional) musical variety show. Inspired by shows like "Solid Gold," "Soul Train" and "Laugh-In".

2019 · 21m

Starring Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle

Director Matthew Piedmont

EPISODE 1

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.

21m
EPISODE 2

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.

21m
EPISODE 3

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.

21m
EPISODE 4

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.

22m
EPISODE 5

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.

21m
EPISODE 6

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.

21m