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blaquebaby
Comment: Man I hate to see them go, but the show really wasn't all that with out Toni(Jill Marie Jones). The show was spending out of control with the last couple of episodes before the strike! Monica was getting on my nerves, and Golden Brooke she is just crazy. I prefer the re-runs on BET anyways! Although I did not like when Toni married Todd totally bomber to the show! Man I am going to miss Tracee maybe her and William can have a spend off show! LOL, Tracee Ross should join The Game
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blaquebaby
Comment: My fault I meant Spinning instead of spending! LOL, calm down people I caught it!
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Teigh
Comment: Incredibly Girlfriends got all this press yesterday about the episode being Tracee diretorial debut with a focus on teen driving. If this is true it's definitely a casualty of the writers stike. A lot of people lost production deals (Taye Diggs among others) due to the strike. It wouldn't be the first time a Black show just disappeared...it happened to A Different World, Kevin Hill, and many others.
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nightshift
Comment: Blaque you was killin' me, oh and you missed one, shouldn't in be a "spin" off not "spend" LOLOL. It's early, get a nice drink. I'm knocking back some hot tea in CT
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TGen
Comment: Dang, it seems kinda cold to not even let them finish their last season. I guess it's a money thing (isn't everything? lol) I never regularly watched but when I did catch it, I thought it was a quality program, though I haven't seen any new episodes. I'm not sure if the lead character ever got to get married, but if not, it's def. time to move on, nine years is a stretch to carry the same story line--single professional seeks marriage, lol. I'm inferring from your post blaquebaby that the character did finally get married? If so, good deal...(and that spinoff idea is not a bad one, a lot of successful shows had successful spinoffs, "Cheers" and "Frazier" come to mind.)
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PlanetRock
Comment: No offense, but most people I know stopped watching the UPN/CW years ago.
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Kaya
Comment: I still watch the show and I'd be sad to see it go. I want to see Joan finally get married. That would be a fitting end. Nightshift-- I am knocking back some coffee in CT. Late B'day celebration last night and I had a hard time getting up this morning.
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Grace12_34
Comment: I hope it goes to DVD. I've never seen an episode.
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SouthernYankee
Comment: FOr it to have been the No.1 rated show in black households since 2000 and the longest running series currently on air, the network at least owes them the decency to allow them to make a final episode.
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Kaya
Comment: Grace-- seasons 1-3 are on DVD. If the show is indeed cancelled, expect the other seasons to be released soon.
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Sigmatherunner
Comment: Girlfriends canceled ? What a shame they pull the plug on those dysfunctional head cases.
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WillyBobo
Comment: this is bull....this is the second time they've done something like this....im still wondering what happened to Miles...
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McNasty
Comment: The show had stagnated so it's no great loss!
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bigchassie
Comment: wasn't Girlfriends produced by Kelsy Grammar (Frazier)?
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khufu
Comment: Tracey Ellis Ross is s fine!!!!!!
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khufu
Comment: It would be interesting if a couple of spin-offs happen.
BigChassie: if you could produce two spin offs from this show, what would they be?
actually that question is for everyone....
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rayne
Comment: Glad to see this show go. It was long overdue. However, it would be nice to see a final episode.
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arkansasgirl
Comment: I hate for it to end, but after last night's episodes it's time. The storylines are just awful! It seemed like the show's creator took all the good writers over The Game. Now that's a good show.
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QueenCityBee
Comment: Finally..good ridens..the show was one big bore!
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khufu
Comment: the show has great writing
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Sigmatherunner
Comment: Spinoff for Girl Friends Maybe Bug eye Ross could move to another state since found problems with every guy on the west coast, Find some more nut jobs like herself hang out with, Toss in a guy that successful (she too stupid to realize it) Who knows maybe this might last less than 13 episodes.
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ChocolateBrownGal
Comment: Standing ovation!!!! Glad this eyesore is over. JMO
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justmytwocents
Comment: It was nice that it lasted this long but this has always been a thing with African American shows whether they're comedy/sitcom, drama, etc. - THEY DON'T LAST! White-TV as I call it has been like this for a very long time. No more quality family shows (on the local channels) since Good Times..lol If you notice all the 'new' tv shows gearing towards families and young contain a full White cast and maybe one African American and/or Spanish, Asisan character. White-TV sadly has taken over and will continue to do so. I know we have BET and TVOne but there really should be a local African American channel that we can watch, that has quality tv shows, not the sterotypical drug-dealing, murderer, gang-banging, promiscious, etc. as we're always portrayed as. Sad, very, very sad.
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6footah
Comment: I wish they could wrap it up nice and neatly, but after watching last night's show...it is way overdue.
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6footah
Comment: Did you guys know that The Jeffersons never got a final episode either. They showed up to work one day and was told the show was cancelled. That hurts...
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dcdouglass01
Comment: Agreed khufu. Tracey Ellis Ross is super fine, big bug-eyed Diana Ross eyes and all. Plus...and this is a big plus for me...she seems to have an easy going, down-to-earth personality.
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allaboutlydia
Comment: I agree with Khufu the writing was good. It's terrible that Jill left the show. Although I like Monica, I can only take her in drips. William and Joan were the strongest characters on the show. I think many underestimate the fine acting skills of William. I hope he reappears elsewhere. Golden Brooks and Persia were the worst characters. I wouldn't mind seeing the show sans those two.
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gingerg
Comment: I hope it is canceled. It is not even remotely interesting. I would much rather see a dramatic show featuring sisters and brothers. I still miss Soul Food.
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asize12
Comment: I swear, I didn't think it would even make it to this season after Toni (Jill Marie Jones) left! Since she's left, the show has been horrible and I've been unable to watch it. I'm sure that they've lost a lot of ratings since she's left. And I too think Tracee Ellis would do a great job on the game. Her comedic timing is excellent.
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asize12
Comment: >gingerg, I still watch Soul Food reruns on BET Jazz as if I've never seen 'em before! I know, I know...I'm in denial. Cuz I swear, on Wednesday nights, bet not NOBODY bother me cuz my eyes were GA-LUED to Showtime watching me some Soul Food! They need to put more than just season 1 of Soul Food on DVD...
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khufu
Comment: do you think HOUSE OF PAYNE will last?
Name: justmytwocents
Comment: It was nice that it lasted this long but this has always been a thing with African American shows whether they're comedy/sitcom, drama, etc. - THEY DON'T LAST!
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khufu
Comment: why was "soul food" cancelled?
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Renegade
Comment: glad to see this 'ish get the cyanide pill!!!
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khufu
Comment: Williams was great! I too hope he gets more work...even his own show maybe......actually only he or Tracee can carry a show by themselves
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gingerg
Comment: khufu: I think it was canceled due to production costs. I haven't been the same since. I dearly loved that show.
I hear you asize 12!
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khufu
Comment: sigh...man I dream of her...
Name: dcdouglass01
Comment: Agreed khufu. Tracey Ellis Ross is super fine, big bug-eyed Diana Ross eyes and all. Plus...and this is a big plus for me...she seems to have an easy going, down-to-earth personality.
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khufu
Comment: cancelled due to production casts!!? WTF....okay that really equates to lack of advertisers to pay for production...
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asize12
Comment: >ginger, my husband thinks I'm crazy cuz I tune in to Soul Food like the episodes are new and I've never seen 'em. I be watching it like "Ooooh, Bird why you do that to Lem!" He looks at me shaking his head...
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Kensbroh
Comment: Regarding the question about Soul Food, they just put the 2nd season on DVD a couple of months ago.
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asize12
Comment: Really? Thanks Kensbroh! I hope they put 3, 4 & 5 out too in the near future...
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VeeCee
Comment: As much as I love "Girlfriends," I personally feel that the show has run its course. They have really run out of ideas. It was much funnier with Toni's character, her mother, and even Mr. Swedelson (who was funny as hell!). But I also feel that the network should at least give it a proper sendoff by letting Joan and Aaron finally get married.
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mydchomegirl
Comment: Khufu - I'm glad to see you like something on TV! I too thought after Toni left the show suffered...
BTW, Did anyone see "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins"? Mike Epps was the bomb! It was pretty entertaining!
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khufu
Comment: MYDC..LOL why would you think I didnt....media and communications is my background...Im trying to get some of my stuff done
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mydchomegirl
Comment: Khufu> you are always so deep and philosphical that I imagine you watching PBS all day. :) LOL
If you live in DC we may know each other!
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gingerg
Comment: asize12, that was a mess when Bird cheated on Lem. Malik was hot, though.
I missed the episode before when she was kidnapped.
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gingerg
Comment: DC folks, who is going to see the August Wilson series of plays at the Kennedy Center next month?
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khufu
Comment: mydchome
are you a PHD?
well I am hoping to relocate to either DC, MD or VA......
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Name:
gingerg
Comment: Nicole Ari Parker (Boris' wife) was in Welcome Home Roscoe Brown. It was #2. Imagine that and The Great Debaters barely hit the top 10. Don't get me started on that today.
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khufu
Comment: LOL not ALL day...I listen to NPR, watch PBS, listen to Grown FOlks radio, watch=The History Channel, Sci Fi channel, NDC Nightly News, Lehere Report,etc, etc
and yeah...I loves me some Tracee Ellis Ross
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khufu
Comment: well part of me syas:
dont because it's futile
but the other part says: go head...it NEEDS to be said
Name: gingerg
Comment: Nicole Ari Parker (Boris' wife) was in Welcome Home Roscoe Brown. It was #2. Imagine that and The Great Debaters barely hit the top 10. Don't get me started on that today.
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mydchomegirl
Comment: Khufu> I am not a PHD, but I have a Masters in Common Sense. I also love and supported the "Great Debater" and it is sad that it didn't do well at the boxoffice.
Khufu you would do well in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
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gingerg
Comment: The lackluster box office performance of The Great Debaters hurt my heart. It was a learning experience for me and an opportunity to be proud of the talent of our people as well as the tenacity, courage and faith of those who believed that we were capable of learning and accomplishing much. They persevered under challenging and dangerous circumstances. We owe it to ourselves to learn as much as we can about them and pass it on.
I'm all for a good laugh, but something is wrong when Roscoe can hit #2. We have enough money/time to support both. Why don't we?
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Mas90
Comment: Girlfriends cancelled is unfortunated but it was the best written show. I found it NOT funny at all. I stopped watching by 3 season. Yesterday on FOX LA morning show Tracee was interviewed for her directoral debut on the show and now they say they are cancelling it. What irony! I don't care for Will's wife. We don't need Tracee moving to the #1 black show , the Game. She'll ruin it. That show does great without any need assistance.
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asize12
Comment: Re: The Great Debaters...it was my understanding that it was shown in less cities than Welcome Home Roscoe...Doesn't that make a difference in sales? And does anyone know if The Great Debaters is nominated for anything?
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MzTee
Comment: Successful black shows never get the send-off that white shows get. 'The Cosby Show' is the only black show that got a somewhat proper send-off which was tame compared to Seinfeld and Friends given that Cosby helped NBC reach number 1 in the 80s and defined "MUST SEE TV." Sorry to see 'Girlfriends' go. It was one of my favorites. The show's storylines were declining NOT because Toni was no longer on the show (good riddance), but some of them were just too much. I can't stand 'House of Payne.' It's not funny. It relies too much on physical humor and over-the-top acting. Also, the little girl grates on my last nerve. Khufu...'Soulfood' ended after 5 seasons because that's the normal number of seasons Showtime series receives. I don't recall any of Showtime's successful shows running beyond 5 seasons.
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MonieinDC
Comment: To nightshift and Kaya -> What part of CT are y'all from? I'm a native of New Haven!
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ChocolateBrownGal
Comment: Nightshift/Kaya...shout out to my peoples in the CT!!!! Kaya happy b-day. I'm this week also. Later!!!
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beegirl
Comment: Girlfriends was a good, positive show about driven Black women (except Lynn), so I'm sad to see it go. However, the past two seasons weren't very good, and the way the story lines are set up, I don't think there's much more the characters can do. My GF spinoffs: 1. Joan and William get married. Joan becomes a lawyer again, and they live on the East Coast. They act too well together to not have their own show. 2. Darnell walks around without a shirt for a full hour. ;)
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Stephanie
Comment: Damn, they are just now cancelling this show? I thought it was cancelled 2 years ago.
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McNasty
Comment: CBG hope it's a good one for you and that there are no age limits on whatever you want to do!
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McNasty
Comment: Joan being a lawyer in a firm fighting for partnership but never being able to make a rational decision in her personal life and sounding like an idiot when some random man appoaches her and Toni epitomizing golddigger, Lynn fukkin' indiscriminately and Maya, well you know - nothing positive there. The show never matured their characters - it aged them and all of them feared 30 like it was the big bad wolf! Not a good message to send to an aging fan base.
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khufu
Comment: MYDC no I asked that PHD question in respose to your suggestion we may know each other
I dont have a PHAT (well I might if PHD means PHAT D....) LOL
I was testing to see if you might have been someone I know in DC
that's all
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khufu
Comment: THAT'S IT MCNASTY...that's the spin off!!!!! thanks
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Name:
khufu
Comment: MZTEE but some shos have lived beyond 5 years
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khufu
Comment: the million dollar question agaian..
Name: gingerg
Comment: I'm all for a good laugh, but something is wrong when Roscoe can hit #2. We have enough money/time to support both. Why don't we?
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pn2ppr
Comment: McNasty, I couldn't agree with you more. I never understood the constant bore of the same old storylines for each character. They were all such one dimensional characters. Some friends and I predicted the canceling of this show when they moved from the UPN9 to the WB. It's all very "Dancing In September". Did anybody see that HBO special starring Nicole Ari Parker and Isaiah Washington?
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oshun
Comment: >>"Name: QueenCityBee
Comment: Finally..good ridens..the show was one big bore!"
I agree, for the most part.
NOTE TO EUR: past-tense form of cancel is 'canceled' - with one 'l' (one of my pet peeves).
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ATLGirl
Comment: The show was never the same after Toni left. I still believe there was some shadiness involved. I didn't like Joan as the main character of the show, jsut bec uase her house is the biggest doesn't mean she should be the foucs. Also, how could one be so proficient at work and an idiot everywhere else? What goes around,comes around.
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ATLGirl
Comment: "jsut bec uase " really means "just because"
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McNasty
Comment: ATLGirl if there was Jill isn't saying. TJMS did an interview with her in the last few weeks and she says she left to develop and work on other projects. It's been what? 2years and all I've seen her in was a Bailey's commercial. Whatever really happened behind the scenes may have made her an untouchable or she really is saving the best for way last!
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6footah
Comment: Oshun, 'riddens' has two 'd's. LOL
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McNasty
Comment: Pn2ppr I caught the last of it and am hoping it comes on again.
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Name:
oshun
Comment: LOL @ 6footah. i noticed that flub, myself. blame it on "queencity." LOL
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ChocolateBrownGal
Comment: eMCee Nasty...THANK YOU!!! I'm celebrating all month. I'll be sure to raise a glass to you! LOL Your analysis was ON POINT!!! Very sad, it had so much potential. Although I thought the show had more depth when Toni was there, the best part of the show was the fashion and decor. Again...JMO Oh...& ALL them sistahs looked older than 30... I don't know who they were trynna fool. Cute...but defintely over 30! Touch your neighbor!
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giantsfan
Comment: Question: Why is it that no one seemed to have a problem with Girlfriends using the word "beeotch" in almost every episode?????
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Longg1
Comment: >6footah and oshun: since we are in the correcting of english mode today, what the heck is good riddens or ridens. The correct terminology is good riddance. Just a pet peeve of mine.
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shulamite
Comment: giantsfan... I too was turned off by that language. It's as if they were telling the world "yeah, our men call us this, and it's okay b/c we call each other this on the regular". Hated it.
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Kaya
Comment: oshun-- just saw your post. a little late both spellings are correct
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Kaya
Comment: Longg1-- ever play catch the malapropism? that's a good one!
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Name:
Jaye
Comment: I wonder why the Writer's strike is causing so much trouble for African American projects? A while back Boyz In the Hood, creator John Singleton lost out, as well.
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Cali_Stunner
Comment: I quite enjoyed Girlfriends during its 9-year run. I could relate to those story lines and was proud to see a show about single, professional African American women. Their relationshp woes, drama with their employers, friendship drama resonated with me. I just get so tired of seeing shows about po' blacks living in the hood. The African-American life is multi-faceted and we ain't all shuckin', jivin' and living it up in the projects! I am really disappointed in the CW.
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