Tracy Morgan is starring on his new series, Crutch, a spin-off of the ever-popular The Neighborhood (which is in its eighth and final season). He’s also prepping for his upcoming comedy tour, starting in February 2026. So, the Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock alum is making sure he stays in peak condition.
“I work out every day,” Morgan exclaimed to EBONY in a recent sit-down. “I walk two and a half miles a day. I have my trainer come over here and work me out. I’m living.”
It’s good to see Morgan, who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle accident in 2014, up and on his feet. He needs all the strength he can get playing Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, a widower and empty-nester whose grown son and daughter — who has two children of her own — move back into the family home in Harlem, New York.
Morgan, who was born in New York City, has a few real-life spots he loves, rooted in Harlem’s rich Black heritage.
“Everything is happening in Harlem,” he declared. “That’s Harlem world. Who don’t know about the Cotton Club? Who don’t know about the Apollo, who don’t know about Sylvia’s? If we get picked up for next season, I’m taking my grandkids to Sylvia’s. Holler at me. Or Melba’s, [where] it’s all about the collard greens, baby. They dunno nothing about that.”
Yes, Morgan has moved into TV sitcom grandfather status for his on-screen grandchildren, played by actors Braxton Paul and Finn Maloney. That means this Last O.G. is working with Gen Alpha.
“Listen, the best diamonds are at the back of the cave,” he said over working with next gen. “You gotta go to the back. And I’m the back, bro. My grandson gonna learn what it is from the old school. I’m his OG.”
And where did Morgan learn the lessons he’s got to share? From his real-life father, who inspired his Crutch-like ways.
“I learned everything I know about being a father from my dad,” Morgan reflected. “My moms gave me love, and she taught me how to be with women; my mother was affectionate and all that. But my father showed me how to be a man. My mother didn’t pee standing up. My dad did. He showed me how to be responsible for myself, and I’m giving that to my son.”
We’re pretty sure that’s onscreen…and off.
Crutch is currently streaming on Paramount+.