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9 Things We Learned from the Black-ish 'Bloop-ish' Episode

Last night's "bloop-ish" episode of "black-ish" was filled with fun facts from behind-the-scenes.
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
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There’s a Lot of Improv

Whether they’re seasoned actors like Tracee Ellis Ross (Bow), or new blood like Marcus Scribner (Junior), everyone forgets their lines once in a while. But that’s not a bad thing. The camera’s always rolling and sometimes, they pick up a hilarious candid family moment.

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Tracee’s Favorite Scene Was in the Halloween Episode

The Johnsons became the Jacksons on the Black-ish Halloween special. Tracee Ellis Ross revealed that her favorite black-ish moment was dressing the family up as The Jackson 5 (plus Janet).

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Miles Is a Dancing Machine

What Miles Brown (Jack) lacks in joke telling skills, he makes up on the dance floor. Miles is known for busting a move between scenes. “He is the bomb diggity at dancing,” according to his black-ish twin Marsai Martin (Diane).

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Marcus Has Some Moves, Too

Tracee Ellis Ross’ favorite thing about her black-ish son is the way he uses his body for comedy. From his slapstick routines to his admirable attempts at dancing, Marcus Scribner (Junior) has the moves to move you to laughter.

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Miles Is Terrible at Riddles

“What did the green grape say to the purple grape? ‘Breathe.’” Get it? No? That’s just one of the corny jokes Miles Brown (Jack) is known for constantly sharing on set. But his black-ish family loves him anyway.

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They Do Their Own Stunts

Did you know Anthony Anderson actually did that dance floor flip in the bro-mitzvah pilot scene? The entire cast does their own stunt moves for black-ish. Don’t worry. Tracee Ellis Ross assures us that Anthony is very “sturdy.”

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As Zelma Bullock in ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’
Zelma was rightfully skeptical of local neighborhood musician Ike Turner wanting to bring her young daughter Anna Mae into his band, but ultimately allowed her to join after being charmed by Ike and intrigued by the idea of Anna Mae being able to add an elevated stream of income to their household.
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Charlie Is As Crazy in Real Life As He Is on the Show

Dre’s eccentric co-worker, Charlie, comes by his craziness honestly. Deon Cole, who plays Charlie on the show, brings his personal expressiveness to his character. As Yara Shahidi (Zoey) says, “It’s all in the eyes.”

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There’s SOOO Much More to Come!

How does Rainbow really feel about being half white? How does Zoey act around her friends? Will Diane ever get a solo on a musical episode? (Gasp!)….is Rainbow having another baby? We can’t wait to see what’s coming up next on Black-ish!

What’s your favorite black-ish moment so far? Comment below.

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TOPICS:  Black-ish