While talking to Keke Palmer, Marlon Wayans revealed that a major network rejected John Witherspoon as "Pops" on "The Wayans ...

"We didn't make it to NBC," Marlon Wayans said at around the 54:25 minute mark. "We did a table reading, and they thought ...

Marlon Wayans reminisced about John Witherspoon and shared that NBC wanted to recast the comedic legend because he was "too ghetto." ...

John Witherspoon died of a massive heart attack after suffering from years of coronary heart disease and high blood pressure. According to the legendary actor's death certificate, obtained by The ...

Also Read: John Clarke, 'Days of Our Lives' Star and Lifetime Achievement Emmy Winner, Dies at 88During the 1980s, Witherspoon became closely associated with the rise in television shows created ...

Other know Witherspoon as “Pops,” having played John Williams — the father of Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans ‘ characters on The Wayans Bros, which ran from 1995 to 1999. John Witherspoon.

John Witherspoon, a prolific character actor best known for a run of comedic turns in acclaimed films and cult classics like “Hollywood Shuffle” and the “Friday” franchise, died Tuesday in ...

LOS ANGELES -- Comedic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his role as Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" movies, has died at age 77, his family confirmed Tuesday. Witherspoon had a long career ...

Oh man, so sorry to hear about John Witherspoon. A great comic and a class act. Years ago, I had the privileged of working with him and not only was his act hilarious but he would also kill by ...

Actor John Witherspoon, best known for his roles in the "Friday" franchise, posted a video to his YouTube channel hours before died Tuesday at 77.

LOS ANGELES -- Comedic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his role as Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" movies, has died at age 77, his family confirmed Tuesday. Witherspoon had a long career ...