The stars and the director of this genre-busting sleeper hit — which is returning to theaters for one day to celebrate its 20th anniversary — talk to BuzzFeed News about why it still resonates. “I know you don’t smoke weed. I know this. But I’m gonna get you high today. 'Cuz it’s Friday, you ain’t got no job, and you ain’t got shit to do!”

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Mr. Witherspoon, who started out as a stand-up comedian, was best known for his role as Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” franchise. He was also seen on “The Wayans Bros.” and many other TV shows.

On this day the iconic "Friday" was released, starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker

"Friday After Next" starring Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Don D.C. Curry, Katt Williams & Terry Crews. (1995) This is my FAVORITE of the FRIDAY Film Franchise. Another Cult Classic!

Tommy "Tiny" Lister, the actor known for playing the neighborhood bully Deebo in the Friday movies, has reportedly died at the age of 62.