Tracee Ellis Ross Publicly Calls Out Jay Leno & Other Programs for Not Inviting Her On During ‘Girlfriends’: ‘Is It Just Racism’?
- Tracee Ellis Ross said her show Girlfriends never appeared on late-night TV shows like The Tonight Show or David Letterman despite strong ratings from 2000 to 2008.
- Ross recalled Jay Leno's team telling her, "We love Tracee. Call us when she gets something," implying a lack of invitations for the cast despite the show's success.
- Ross compared Girlfriends to the show Monk, which had fewer viewers but was frequently featured on late-night shows, raising questions about possible racism.
- Ross has since earned multiple Emmy nominations for Black-ish and reunited with Girlfriends castmates for episodes and events.
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Did 'Girlfriends' Deserve To Be A Bigger Show?
John Heller Black sitcoms have always held a special place in the culture, usually giving us a comedic take on urban living from the perspective of a relatable, melanated cast. In the case of Girlfriends, the beloved series that aired on UPN and The CW for 8 great seasons, fans still express a desire to keep up with the happenings of Joan, Maya, Lynn, Toni and William nearly 20 years after the show’s cliffhanger ending. Lead star Tracee Ellis Ro…
Tracee Ellis Ross Thinks ‘Racism’ Kept Her off Jay Leno & David Letterman’s Late-Night Shows
Image credit: YouTube / @WhatNowPodcast Tracee Ellis Ross recently reflected on what she views as a lack of recognition for her show, Girlfriends. She added that she was never invited to any talk shows, including those hosted by Jay Leno and David Letterman. She felt “confused” whenever someone associated with even a quarter of the show’s viewership made it on air while they didn’t, questioning whether racism was involved. Tracee Ellis Ross has …
Tracee Ellis Ross Publicly Calls Out Jay Leno & Other Programs for Not Inviting Her On During ‘Girlfriends’: ‘Is It Just Racism’?
Tracee Ellis Ross is calling out some former talk show hosts for never having her on when she was starring […] The post Tracee Ellis Ross Publicly Calls Out Jay Leno & Other Programs for Not Inviting Her On During ‘Girlfriends’: ‘Is It Just Racism’? appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip
Tracee Ellis Ross asks if Leno, Letterman snub was racism
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross says her hit sitcom "Girlfriends" was shut out of late-night television with Letterman and Leno during its eight-season run, and she isn't sure why, other than the possibility that race played a role.
Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on 'racism' in 'Girlfriends'
Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on 'racism' in 'Girlfriends'Tracee Ellis Ross recently reflected on David Letterman and Jay Leno’s behavior on Girlfriends.For those unaware, Ross played the role of Joan Carol Clayton in the American sitcom television series created by Mara Brock Akil, which ran...
Tracee Ellis Ross says Jay Leno, David Letterman didn’t support ‘Girlfriends’ with guest spots: ‘Is it just racism?’
Tracee Ellis Ross questioned whether racism played a role in why Jay Leno and David Letterman didn’t promote her sitcom ‘Girlfriends’ with guest spots.
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