The Wayans Effect: How 'In Living Color' Changed TV, Made FOX, and Launched Legends

35 years ago, In Living Color premiered and changed television forever. Created by Keenen Ivory Wayans, this groundbreaking sketch comedy show didn’t just make us laugh — it built FOX as a network, launched careers like Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, and Jennifer Lopez, and gave us moments that still shape pop culture today. In this video, we’re breaking down the legacy, the network drama, the Super Bowl shakeup, and the cultural impact that In Living Color had on comedy, representation, and Black entertainment. From Homey D. Clown and Men on Film to the Fly Girls and that iconic halftime takeover — this is the history they don’t teach but we never forgot. 📺 Don’t forget to like, comment with your favorite sketch, and subscribe for more Black TV + film history. WEBSITE: www.blexmedia.com INSTAGRAM:   / blex_media   TWITTER:   / blex_media   TIKTOK:   / blex_media   FACEBOOK:   / blexmedia   MERCH: https://blex-media.myshopify.com/coll... --------------------- As a one-person team working hard to create quality content and celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black culture, I rely on the support of people like you. If you believe in what Blex Media stands for and enjoy the content I produce, please consider donating a cup of coffee. Your contribution helps me keep the site running will enable me to expand my team and improve Blex’s platform. Thank you for being a part of the Blex community! BUY ME COFFEE: https://ko-fi.com/blexmedia #InLivingColor #35YearsOfInLivingColor #WayansEffect #BlackTVHistory #SketchComedy #JamieFoxx #JimCarrey #JenniferLopez #KeenenWayans #FlyGirls #HomeyDontPlayThat #FOXNetwork #TVThatChangedEverything #BlexMedia