Why "The Rickey Smiley Show" Is A Mix Of "Martin" & "The Cosby Show"

When discussing his new TV One sitcom, Rickey Smiley has described “The Rickey Smiley Show” as a combination of “Martin” and “The Cosby Show.” So what does  “The Rickey Smiley Show” have in common with these two classic TV shows?

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Like Martin Lawrence‘s character, Rickey Smiley works as a radio personality. But more importantly, like “Martin,” “The Rickey Smiley Show” is really funny and features a cast of entertaining and memorable characters. But there’s much more to “The Rickey Smiley Show” than his life at work.

Family and life at home and family is also a big part of “The Rickey Smiley Show.” Rickey plays a single father of three, who raises his children with the help of his aunt. Like “The Cosby Show,” Rickey Smiley’s TV One sitcom has heart without forsaking the funny.

Watch Rickey Smiley bring the best of these sitcoms on September 18th when “The Rickey Smiley Show” premieres on TV One. Don’t have TV One? Click here to find out how to get it!

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