Claude's Crib

Claude's Crib is an American comedy television series created by Claude Brooks and Linda M. Yearwood. The series stars Claude Brooks, Tembi Locke, Jennifer Aspen, Matt Champagne, Anthony [Michael Hall], James Wong and Larry Hankin. The series aired on USA Network from January 5, 1997, to March 2, 1997.

Premise

Claude DuPree was living the high life as a DJ and a sex fiend until one day he learns that his grandmother had died. He inherits her house she left behind and becomes the new landlord. He is now responsible for keeping the house well-maintained and keeping tabs on his new, multi-racial tenants paying the rent, among other things.

Cast

Claude Brooks as Claude DuPree
Tembi Locke as Kaylene Johnson
Jennifer Aspen as Julie West
Matt Champagne as Bailey Wilkerson
Anthony Michael Hall as "Shorty" Lattimore
James Wong as Desmond "Des" Fong
Larry Hankin as Al Potts

Slogan

Claude always had big plans. Being a landlord was NOT one of them.