Taboo's Comics & Kicks

Todd Bridges revisits becoming Willis Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes, helping cast Dana Plato, and building television history alongside Gary Coleman and Conrad Bain. He shares his perspective on Coleman’s final years, remembers dating Janet Jackson and hearing Michael Jackson sing “Thriller” before its release, and reveals his idea for a Diff'rent Strokes continuation.
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Richard Karn was only supposed to fill in on the Home Improvement pilot—then his chemistry with Tim Allen made Al Borland an accidental icon. He joins Taboo to revisit classic Tool Time moments, the origin of “I don’t think so, Tim,” and the rare times the sitcom went off-script. Karn also reflects on Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Al’s iconic look, and the heart that keeps Home Improvement resonating decades later.
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Alisa Reyes takes us inside Nickelodeon’s golden era and reveals how “All That” changed the network forever. She shares stories about creating Kiki the Island Girl, growing up with Kenan and Kel, working with Chris Farley, meeting Aaliyah and filming with TLC. Plus, Alisa reflects on navigating child stardom and becoming the voice of LaCienega Boulevard on Disney’s “The Proud Family.”
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The viral audition tape that won Kris D. Lofton the role of Jenard—and the truth about stepping into 50 Cent’s Power universe. Kris explains why he knew he had to take a huge swing in the audition, how being a diehard fan of the original series shaped his approach, and what it took to convince the team that no one else could play the role.

Kris then goes deeper into the pressure of becoming a series regular, the responsibility that comes with representing a major show, and the emotional toll of filming Jenard’s darkest storylines. He talks about portraying addiction and hallucinations, criticizing his own performances, dealing with fans who genuinely hate his character, and the off-camera family dynamic between the Power Book IV: Force cast.
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Hardball changed a generation, and Kris D. Lofton was there for every unforgettable moment. In Part 1, Kris shares how he accidentally landed the role, what it was like filming alongside Keanu Reeves in downtown Chicago, working with a young Michael B. Jordan, and the behind-the-scenes stories that fans have never heard.

From Keanu's kindness on set to the emotional truth behind G-Baby's unforgettable final scene, this episode is a nostalgic look inside one of the most beloved sports movies ever made. Part 2 will dive into the rest of Kris's incredible career beyond Hardball.
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