Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992-1997)

EndedScripted showComedy

Set in Oakland, California, this is a show about Mark Cooper, a former NBA basketball player who moved back to his hometown to become a coach at his old high school, Oakbridge High School. In the first season, he shared his house (and the rent) with his old friend Robin Dumars, a music teacher, and the sexy Vanessa Russell. Their relationship was strictly platonic, which meant that the stories mainly revolved around their dating misadventures as well as Mark starting his new career as a teacher. At the start of the second season, Robin had moved out of the house and Mark's cousin, Geneva Lee, and her daughter, Nicole, moved in. Also, P.J. Moore, the formidable principal, was added to the cast while the neighborhood kid, Tyler, frequently seen in the first season, now became more prominent as Nicole's best friend. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper began its run on Tuesday nights airing directly in...

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper' premiere?

'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper' premiered on September 22, 1992.

Who are the main cast members of 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'?

The main cast members of 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper' are Mark Curry, Holly Robinson Peete, and Dawnn Lewis.

What is the show 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper' about?

'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper' is a sitcom about a former NBA player who becomes a high school basketball coach and moves in with two female roommates.

What is the name of the character played by Mark Curry?

The name of the character played by Mark Curry is Mark Cooper.

Which actress played the role of Vanessa Russell?

Holly Robinson Peete played the role of Vanessa Russell.

Who played the role of Robin Dumars?

Robin Dumars was played by Dawnn Lewis.

What was the name of the school where Mark Cooper worked as a coach?

The school where Mark Cooper worked as a coach was called Oakbridge High School.

What was the name of the coffeehouse where the characters often hung out?

The coffeehouse where the characters often hung out was called Slingo's.

Who played the role of P.J. Moore?

P.J. Moore was played by Nell Carter.

What was the name of the first episode of the series?

The name of the first episode of the series was 'Out of Bounds'.

Which famous NBA player made a guest appearance on 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'?

Shaquille O'Neal made a guest appearance on 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'.

Which actor played the recurring role of Earl Washington?

Glynn Turman played the recurring role of Earl Washington.

Who played the role of Geneva Lee?

Geneva Lee was played by Saundra Quarterman.

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