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.


General Information

Network(s)CBS
Created ByDamon Wayans and Kevin Hench
First AiredOctober 21, 2024
Executive Produced ByDamon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Kevin Hench, Andy Ackerman, Dean Lorey, Michael Petok
Genre(s)Comedy
Renewal StatusTo Be Determined

Groups & Organizations

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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

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Damon Wayans As Poppa Damon

Damon Wayans as Poppa

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

Episodes


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