The Bernie Mac Show aired on Fox from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured Bernie Mac and his wife raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Vanessa, and Bryana. In real life, Bernie "Mac" McCullough was married with one daughter; Mac's character on the show was a stand-up comedian.
The series was loosely based on Bernie McCullough's stand-up comedy acts. In real life, Mac McCullough was married with one daughter. Mac's character's celebrity worked as a plot device allowing other celebrities to appear on the show.