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How Papa Got His Groove Back

  • Episode aired Sep 9, 1996
  • TV-PG
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James Avery in Sparks (1996)
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When Wilma's Aunt visits her, Wilma tries to set her up with Alonzo. Alonzo is very hesitant because he's still mourning his wife but decides to give it a try. But when her Aunt catches a gl... Read allWhen Wilma's Aunt visits her, Wilma tries to set her up with Alonzo. Alonzo is very hesitant because he's still mourning his wife but decides to give it a try. But when her Aunt catches a glimpse of Maxey she makes a move on him which he tries to resist but she's just too strong ... Read allWhen Wilma's Aunt visits her, Wilma tries to set her up with Alonzo. Alonzo is very hesitant because he's still mourning his wife but decides to give it a try. But when her Aunt catches a glimpse of Maxey she makes a move on him which he tries to resist but she's just too strong for him.

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    • Stan Daniels
  • Writers
    • Ed. Weinberger
    • Robert Moloney
  • Stars
    • James Avery
    • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Terrence Howard
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    • Director
      • Stan Daniels
    • Writers
      • Ed. Weinberger
      • Robert Moloney
    • Stars
      • James Avery
      • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
      • Terrence Howard
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    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Alonzo Sparks
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Maxey Sparks
    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • Greg Sparks
    • (as Terrence DaShown Howard)
    Kym Whitley
    Kym Whitley
    • Darice Mayberry
    • (as Kym E. Whitley)
    Arif S. Kinchen
    Arif S. Kinchen
    • LaMarr Hicks
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Wilma Cuthbert
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Wilma's Aunt
    • Director
      • Stan Daniels
    • Writers
      • Ed. Weinberger
      • Robert Moloney
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      • September 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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      • English
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      • MTM Enterprises
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