Category: Television Sitcoms

New Movie Release, Television Sitcoms

Meet the New Modern Day “Steel Magnolia’s”

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Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Alfre Woodard and Phylicia Rashad will star in the classic southern story “Steel Magnolia’s” which premiere’s tonight on Lifetime television.

Alfre Woodard plays cranky Ouiser (Shirley MacLaine’s role); Phylicia Rashad plays her sidekick, Clairee (Olympia Dukakis’ role); relative newcomer (and Phylicia’s real-life daughter) Condola Rashad takes on Shelby, the role Julia Roberts originated; Jill Scott plays Truvy (Dolly Parton’s role), who runs the salon where they all convene, and her assistant Annelle (originally Daryl Hannah) is played by Adepero Oduye.

Queen Latifah is producing and leading the big-name, all-African-American cast as M’Lynn (the matriarchal role Sally Field made famous) will shine in the made for television release tonight at 9:00 PM.

Be sure and share your thoughts after the movie. 🙂

Television Sitcoms, Television/Radio, What she said

No More Melanie and Derwin? The Game Axes Their Characters

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The show has already gone to the toilet, now to top it off BET axes two of its central characters…

Tia Mowry confirmed on her Twitter page last night that she would not be returning for the next season of The Game. Pooch Hall will also not be back.

While they’re at it, they should axe Brandy (Chardonnay) and Coby Bell (Jason Pitts) characters as well. Their relationship is boring and the show no longer has substance.