Poppa’s House: Character Guide and Noteworthy Show Information
This is a character guide for CBS’ “Poppa’s House,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
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General Information
| Network(s) | CBS |
| Created By | Damon Wayans and Kevin Hench |
| First Aired | October 21, 2024 |
| Executive Produced By | Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Kevin Hench, Andy Ackerman, Dean Lorey, Michael Petok |
| Genre(s) | Comedy |
| Renewal Status | To Be Determined |
Groups & Organizations
Notable Locations & Items
- Show Location (1.1): The show takes place in New York
Terminology
- Love Action Time (1.1): A technique that Damon Jr. and Nina learned in couples therapy where they get on the ground and speak to each other eye to eye
Noteworthy Information
Damon Wayans As Poppa Damon
Damon Sr., known on the radio as Big Poppa Fulton, is a 7-time Marconi Radio Award winner, divorcee, and father to one.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Cinnamon.”
Additional Information
- Medical History (Season 1/ Episode 2): Has diabetes
Quotes
Damon Wayans Jr. As Damon Jr.
Damon Jr. dreams of directing shorts for a living, but with a wife and kids, and a loan given to him by JJ to buy a house, he works for his father-in-law, JJ, selling foam rollers.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Long Weekend.”
Additional Information
- Age (Season 1/ Episode 1): He is 35
Quotes
Tetona Jackson As Nina
Nina is Damon Jr.’s wife.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
Additional Information
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Quotes
Essence Atkins As Ivy
Dr. Ivy Reed is a best-selling author and podcast host brought onto Poppa’s program due to his ratings dipping, mainly among women. She is a big fan of Poppa and has been listening to him since college, but she has noticed how his divorce has turned him sour on air.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “The Ms. Pat Show.”
Additional Information
- Marital Status (Season 1/ Episode 2): She is divorced
- Books
- The Charm Alarm: When Cute Stops Being Cute (1.2)
Quotes
Geoffrey Owens As JJ
JJ is Nina’s father, the Foam Roller King, who has known Poppa Damon since at least 1978.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
Additional Information
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Quotes
Byran Safi As Allen
Allen is Poppa Damon’s producer, who often acts as his middleman between him and the corporate side of the radio station.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
Additional Information
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Quotes
