Hammertime
Encyclopedia
Hammertime is a reality TV show
on the A&E Network
about M.C. Hammer
and his family, produced by 3Ball Productions Inc. The title comes from the lyrics of Hammer's song "U Can't Touch This
" (which became a popular culture
catchphrase used in many television shows and movies), as well as his nickname
.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442548/ Unlike previous shows Hammer was involved with, Hammertime focused only on him and his family who are living in Tracy, California
in a large ranch-style abode
situated on a two-acre corner lot.http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_bbd0ea6a-7c11-5512-9e9d-13d89f8a42a3.html At the time the show began, Hammer and his wife Stephanie had been married for over 25 years and raising six children: Bobby, Jeremiah, Sammy, Sarah, A'keiba (eventually spending some time at college) and nephew Jamaris; along with his cousin Marv co-starring. After Hammer's personal superstar
status, he wanted to involve his entire family with him for this project. Hammer served as one of the executive producer
s for the show. The series premiered June 14, 2009, airing on Sundays at 10 PM EST
. For the first season, 11 episodes and a bonus 12th were ordered. Webisode
s can still be viewed on the network's website.http://www.aetv.com/hammertime/video/index.jsp
On July 30, 2009, Hammer's cousin "Bigg Marv" was arrested on rape
charges after being accused by a woman he had met online.http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/07/breaking-news-mc-hammers-cousin-hammertime-costar-bigg-marv-arrested-rape-charge With over a million followers, Hammer utilized his Twitter
page to call the charges 'pure nonsense' and expressed his thoughts on the arrest. He Twittered: "Marv has been picked up. We're standing by him. Welcome to Fame Cousin Marv. We're praying for you". He went on to say, "Thanks for your Prayers for Bigg Marv. He's a good guy, he has not been exposed to the ‘World of Fame’ where you become ‘The Prey’."http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/07/31/21862814.aspx Some speculate that the show was cancelled because of Marv's rape case.http://www.zimbio.com/MC+Hammer/articles/mlcubtWjYhd/Hammertime+Reality+Show+May+Cancelled+Cousinhttp://www.dontknow3.com/?p=4027 In June 2010, the charges against Marv were dropped and the case dismissed.http://www.hot108.com/blog/2010/rape-charge-dropped-against-mc-hammers-cousin-bigg-marv/http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/06/25/22278054.aspx
averaged a very modest 1.123 million on Sunday night at 10pm. It wasn’t among the 15 most-watched shows on A&E
. Many fans liked the show, but some people claimed they weren't aware of the show. Other critics reported having seen sufficient promotion/advertising for the show.http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/06/16/hammertime-mc-hammer-cant-touch-raven-symone/20846
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
on the A&E Network
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
about M.C. Hammer
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell , better known by his stage name MC Hammer , is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s...
and his family, produced by 3Ball Productions Inc. The title comes from the lyrics of Hammer's song "U Can't Touch This
U Can't Touch This
"U Can't Touch This" is MC Hammer's 1990 super hit signature song, from his album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em. The album sold more than 10 million copies, due primarily to this single, and gaining multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA, and other Recording Industries.Rick James sued Hammer...
" (which became a popular culture
Popular culture
Popular culture is the totality of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, memes, images and other phenomena that are deemed preferred per an informal consensus within the mainstream of a given culture, especially Western culture of the early to mid 20th century and the emerging global mainstream of the...
catchphrase used in many television shows and movies), as well as his nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442548/ Unlike previous shows Hammer was involved with, Hammertime focused only on him and his family who are living in Tracy, California
Tracy, California
Tracy is the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, California, United States and an exurb of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 82,922 at the 2010 census.-History:...
in a large ranch-style abode
Ranch-style house
Ranch-style houses is a domestic architectural style originating in the United States. First built in the 1920s, the ranch style was extremely popular amongst the booming post-war middle class of the 1940s to 1970s...
situated on a two-acre corner lot.http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_bbd0ea6a-7c11-5512-9e9d-13d89f8a42a3.html At the time the show began, Hammer and his wife Stephanie had been married for over 25 years and raising six children: Bobby, Jeremiah, Sammy, Sarah, A'keiba (eventually spending some time at college) and nephew Jamaris; along with his cousin Marv co-starring. After Hammer's personal superstar
Superstar
A superstar is a widely acclaimed celebrity.Superstar or superstars may also refer to:-People:* Warhol Superstar, associates of Andy Warhol* WWE Superstar, the term used to refer to entertainers from the WWE...
status, he wanted to involve his entire family with him for this project. Hammer served as one of the executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
s for the show. The series premiered June 14, 2009, airing on Sundays at 10 PM EST
Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time may refer to:*North American Eastern Time Zone, UTC-5*Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10*An album by Hip Hop group Kooley High...
. For the first season, 11 episodes and a bonus 12th were ordered. Webisode
Webisode
A webisode is a short episode which airs initially as Internet television, either download or stream as opposed to first airing on broadcast or cable television. The format can be used as a preview, a promotion, as part of a collection of shorts, or a commercial.A webisode can be an episode...
s can still be viewed on the network's website.http://www.aetv.com/hammertime/video/index.jsp
On July 30, 2009, Hammer's cousin "Bigg Marv" was arrested on rape
Rape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
charges after being accused by a woman he had met online.http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/07/breaking-news-mc-hammers-cousin-hammertime-costar-bigg-marv-arrested-rape-charge With over a million followers, Hammer utilized his Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
page to call the charges 'pure nonsense' and expressed his thoughts on the arrest. He Twittered: "Marv has been picked up. We're standing by him. Welcome to Fame Cousin Marv. We're praying for you". He went on to say, "Thanks for your Prayers for Bigg Marv. He's a good guy, he has not been exposed to the ‘World of Fame’ where you become ‘The Prey’."http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/07/31/21862814.aspx Some speculate that the show was cancelled because of Marv's rape case.http://www.zimbio.com/MC+Hammer/articles/mlcubtWjYhd/Hammertime+Reality+Show+May+Cancelled+Cousinhttp://www.dontknow3.com/?p=4027 In June 2010, the charges against Marv were dropped and the case dismissed.http://www.hot108.com/blog/2010/rape-charge-dropped-against-mc-hammers-cousin-bigg-marv/http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/06/25/22278054.aspx
Ratings
The premiereSeason premiere
In North America, a season premiere is the first episode of a new season of a given television show. It often airs in September or October, after several months of reruns.-Evaluating the changes:...
averaged a very modest 1.123 million on Sunday night at 10pm. It wasn’t among the 15 most-watched shows on A&E
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
. Many fans liked the show, but some people claimed they weren't aware of the show. Other critics reported having seen sufficient promotion/advertising for the show.http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/06/16/hammertime-mc-hammer-cant-touch-raven-symone/20846
Episode list
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/hammertime/297620http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/hammertime/episodes/297620Season 1
The first season of the show began June 2009.- Shaping Up
- Daddy Daycare
- On The Road Again
- That's A Bet!
- Moving Forward
- Vegas Baby!
- Home Cookin
- Lost Episode
- Giving Back
- Family Vacation
- Love is in the Air
- Hammer Gets Nailed (Season Finale)