There has been a huge void in the urban sketch comedy arena since Chapelle’s Show went off the air. However, OG Jamie Foxx is ready to get back in the game. Fox network picked up an urban flavored sketch comedy pilot from the Oscar winning actor.

The untitled project is executive produced by Foxx and In Living Color writers and MadTV creators Fax Bahr and Adam Small. Wild ‘N Out alum Affion Crockett is attached as one of the stars.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the pilot is the result of merging two projects. Foxx was looking to do a sketch-comedy series with an urban twist and paired with Bahr and Small to pitch the idea to Fox. Separately, Sony TV-based Tantamount was working on a sketch-comedy project starring Crockett, known for his spoofs of Russell Simmons, Chris Brown, Drake and more.

After hearing both pitches, Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly proposed merging the projects.

It’s about time we got a new show like this on air—and from people who are actually funny. There are no more details about when it will premiere but in the meantime, let’s look at some throwback In Living Color and imagine the possibilities:

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Stores across America that sell Halloween paraphernalia are impossibly crowded at this point. And if you live in a major city like I do, fugeddabout it. But don’t fret. The best way to celebrate Halloween (for those interested in dressing up) is by keeping it simple, easy and cheap. Here are some suggestions for last minute Halloween costumes inspired by iconic TV characters. Ninety percent of these ensembles probably already exist in your closet.

Tyrone Biggums
Dave Chappelle immortalized this character in his funny racy sketch comedy show. Prior to Tyrone Biggums, Pooky (from New Jack City) was the world’s most famous crackhead. As far as a costume goes, all you need is a red scully, baby powder for your lips, a navy blue hoody, a neutral colored blazer, neutral colored pants and white sneakers. Crack is optional but not suggested (drugs are bad).

Wanda

We met Wanda, the infamous Ugly Woman, on In Living Color and were scared to death when she snapped her fingers proclaiming to unsuspecting prey that she would “rock their world.” What you need: Tacky curly blonde wig, red lipstick, pearls and a poofy dress. Make sure to purse your lips to the extreme.

Jerome

Jerome can definitely be in the house this Hallows Eve! You need a gaudy suit from the 70s, preferably by MCM (see if you can borrow one from your Uncle), a Jheri Curl wig, goatee and a fake gold tooth (if all else fails, you can use the gold foil from mini Reese’s Pieces).

Shenehneh

This one is relatively simple if you still have (or know anyone who has) 90s gear locked in a closet somewhere. Get some doorknockers (they sell them for a dollar at the beauty supply store) and a wig styled in an extreme hair-do (think the movie BAPS).

Steve Urkel

The nerdy glasses trend is really annoying but since they’re in style these days, you may already have this part of your costume down. For the rest of it you will need high-water mom-jeans, white socks, skippies, suspenders and a striped polo. Make sure you perfect your snort as well.

Fire Marshall Bill

Get a black suit and tie, white button down, black rain boots (to substitute for the fireman boots), and a captain’s hat and you’re all set. If you can do the Popeye thing with your teeth and face, then it’s Fire Marshal Bill for the win!

Keenen Ivory Wayans‘ In Living Color helped paved the way for several careers including those of Jim Carey, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Kim Coles and more importantly his siblings, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Damon Wayans. After In Living Color, Shawn, Marlon and Damon went on to have their own TV shows and Kim starred in LL Cool J’s In The House. They’ve dabbled in television and film througout the years and have finally passed the torch to the next generation of Wayans.

I read an interesting article in Entertainment Weekly about the new generation of Wayans stepping up to the comedy plate. Damon Wayans Jr. and cousins, Damien Wayans and Craig Wayans are proving that funny is in their bones with Dance Flick, but what’s next?

It’s clear that they’re keeping up the family tradition, but will their next move be in film or TV? According to the article, Damon Jr. is working on scripts while Damien and Craig are forming their own production company called Second Generation Entertainment, but there are more Wayans waiting in the wings as Marlon’s daughter is also writing scripts and he says his son wants to be the “Black Jackie Chan.” That’s a lot going on but in the meantime, my prediction is that Damien and Craig will be the first to cook up more hilarity with a TV show in the same vein as In Living Color (I hope so). It’s about time TV got a new comic variety show so I hope they’ll get that going. Either way, the new Wayans generation will be very successful and I wish them much luck.

Where do you think they’ll go next?