If you don’t know who Mark Curry is, you’re like everybody else in the world prior to the premiere of his ABC show, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper.  As a refresher:

That image has some unsavory undertones...

AnyTGIF, he hasn’t done anything in a long time, but I dreamed of his comeback:

Show slogan: "He's no longer the teacher - he's the mayor!"

But the sad reality I found out was this (via Wikipedia):

On April 17, 2006, an aerosol can that had fallen behind Curry’s water heater exploded and Curry, who was doing laundry at the time, was burned on over 20% of his body, including his arm, back and side. He spent many months recooperating at his home… [Emphasis mine, of course – Ed.]

Anyone else up for the idea of Cooper Town?  Anything’s better than Cougar Town…