Has anyone ever seen Shirley Hemphill's spin-off?

[Robert 13]

I've read about it online but I've never seen it in reruns anywhere. I read that it was supposed to air on TV One. Someone said it never happened. Does anyone know for sure? Any info?

I wish it would get a dvd release for those who haven't seen it. Probably won't happen though.

:(

[Joey Deadcat]

Caught an episode once when I was a kid. Can't remember much about it, though.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Caught an episode once when I was a kid. Can't remember much about it, though.
Yep same with me. I think I caught a few episodes but I don't remember much about it.

[TVFactFan]

I've read about it online but I've never seen it in reruns anywhere. I read that it was supposed to air on TV One. Someone said it never happened. Does anyone know for sure? Any info?

I wish it would get a dvd release for those who haven't seen it. Probably won't happen though.

:(


It wasn't a spinoff, it was a new TV show she starred in called One in a Million the year after What's Happening ended(1980)

[Robert 13]

It wasn't a spinoff, it was a new TV show she starred in called One in a Million the year after What's Happening ended(1980)

Ahh, I see. So she wasn't Shirley Wilson anymore? I would really love to see this. Apparently, it was due to air on TV One but was taken off the schedule before it aired. I wonder if the masters are not available or what the problem is. I hope TV One reconsiders. :)

[TVFactFan]

Ahh, I see. So she wasn't Shirley Wilson anymore? I would really love to see this. Apparently, it was due to air on TV One but was taken off the schedule before it aired. I wonder if the masters are not available or what the problem is. I hope TV One reconsiders. :)


Yeah she was Shirley Simmons in"One in a Million"

[Robert 13]

I saw the pictures posted in the photo gallery by Pavanbadal. Now, I really really wanna see this show. Can anyone help? I will pay for them! It looks very unlikely that they will ever release it on dvd. Anyone? Please?:notworthy

[T-Greg]

I saw the pictures posted in the photo gallery by Pavanbadal. Now, I really really wanna see this show. Can anyone help? I will pay for them! It looks very unlikely that they will ever release it on dvd. Anyone? Please?:notworthy

Good luck finding it. Solomon knows that quite a few of us have been looking for it to no avail.

[Robert 13]

Good luck finding it. Solomon knows that quite a few of us have been looking for it to no avail.

If I ever find it, I will share it with all of you. ;)

[T-Greg]

If I ever find it, I will share it with all of you. ;)

Thanks. I planned to do the same. No use holding it to one's self.

[Brian Damage]

I remember seeing it when it first aired, and I thought it was funny back then. Of course, I was only 9. LOL

[T-Greg]

I remember seeing it when it first aired, and I thought it was funny back then. Of course, I was only 9. LOL

Does that mean that you think we have the mentality of 9 year olds?:lol:

[Brian Damage]

Does that mean that you think we have the mentality of 9 year olds?:lol:

LOL No, I just don't know if I would still find the jokes funny. :lol:

[seventies_sitcoms]

Which studio owns the rights to it? If it is a Sony title anybody with Comcast On Demand can suggest it on the On Demand website. It only lasted a season, so they should be able to show all of the episodes.

[ajm1972]

Which studio owns the rights to it? If it is a Sony title anybody with Comcast On Demand can suggest it on the On Demand website. It only lasted a season, so they should be able to show all of the episodes.

Wasnt the show only on for a few weeks? I cant imagine something like this being released unless it had a huge demand.

Aj

[TVFactFan]

Wasnt the show only on for a few weeks? I cant imagine something like this being released unless it had a huge demand.

Aj



It lasted 6 months

[Robert 13]

It's amazing. It's like this show was swallowed into the pit of lost tv shows. I haven't been able to find a screencap or opening shot of what this show looked like aside from the pics listed under Sitcoms Online. Will we ever get to see this show? :confused:

I'm starting to think that it would be a money-maker for any company to release on dvd since it is nowhere to be found. Do we know who owns the rights? This has got to be #1 on the list of lost tv shows. :(

[TVFactFan]

It's amazing. It's like this show was swallowed into the pit of lost tv shows. I haven't been able to find a screencap or opening shot of what this show looked like aside from the pics listed under Sitcoms Online. Will we ever get to see this show? :confused:

I'm starting to think that it would be a money-maker for any company to release on dvd since it is nowhere to be found. Do we know who owns the rights? This has got to be #1 on the list of lost tv shows. :(



No it's definitely other TV shows that's more Rare like Checking In from 1981, and the Nancy Walker Show from 1976

[TV Knowledge Fan]

...was originally conceived as a "vehicle" for DESI ARNAZ. When negotiations with him fell through, ABC and the production comapny decided on Shirley Hemphill to star instead. There was a good reason why it lasted 13 episodes....not to mention a bad time period [Saturdays, 8-8:30pm(et)]. Sony Pictures Television owns the rights to the show....IS it a good idea to release it "On Demand" or on DVD?

:confused:

[TVFactFan]

...was originally conceived as a "vehicle" for DESI ARNAZ. When negotiations with him fell through, ABC and the production comapny decided on Shirley Hemphill to star instead. There was a good reason why it lasted 13 episodes....not to mention a bad time period [Saturdays, 8-8:30pm(et)]. Sony Pictures Television owns the rights to the show....IS it a good idea to release it "On Demand" or on DVD?

:confused:


Yeah Chips owned Saturday Nights

[Robert 13]

It would be ideal if it was released on DVD but I'd be happy with just seeing it on "On Demand". :)

[Robert 13]

Still no luck with finding this spin-off. Anyone find anything? :confused:

[Scoobiedoo30]

no I have not seen Thr Shirley Hemphill Spin-off

[TVFactFan]

Still no luck with finding this spin-off. Anyone find anything? :confused:



The Show is not out there

[ajm1972]

Wasnt the show bumped around the schedule alot, I have run across promos for the series.

Aj

[TVFactFan]

Wasnt the show bumped around the schedule alot, I have run across promos for the series.

Aj



Are you sure the show is not on a Beta tape UNLABLED inside a Box in your Basement?-lol-lol

[TVFactFan]

Wasnt the show bumped around the schedule alot, I have run across promos for the series.

Aj



Are you sure the show is not on a Beta tape UNLABLED inside a Box in your Basement?-lol-lol

[ajm1972]

Not sure why you asked me the same question twice, but I can answer you twice by saying, NO, NO, I do not have it save for network promos. I pretty much have a general idea what I have and don't have, now finding some of the stuff sometimes is a major chore.

Aj

[TVFactFan]

Not sure why you asked me the same question twice, but I can answer you twice by saying, NO, NO, I do not have it save for network promos. I pretty much have a general idea what I have and don't have, now finding some of the stuff sometimes is a major chore.

Aj



I'm surprised, I just knew you would have it

[Robert 13]

What are the promos like? I want to see this show so bad. I'm hoping VEI would follow-up with their release of "The Stockard Channing Show" by offering other rare, hardly-seen shows. I've already e-mailed them and suggested it. If you're interested, drop them an e-mail and let them know about Shirley's show and any other rare show you might want to see on dvd. Here is their e-mail address: info@visualentertainment.tv :)

[TVFactFan]

What are the promos like? I want to see this show so bad. I'm hoping VEI would follow-up with their release of "The Stockard Channing Show" by offering other rare, hardly-seen shows. I've already e-mailed them and suggested it. If you're interested, drop them an e-mail and let them know about Shirley's show and any other rare show you might want to see on dvd. Here is their e-mail address: info@visualentertainment.tv :)


Don't let AJ fool you, he has never seen the promos-lol

[Ireneparalegal]

I've read about it online but I've never seen it in reruns anywhere. I read that it was supposed to air on TV One. Someone said it never happened. Does anyone know for sure? Any info?

I wish it would get a dvd release for those who haven't seen it. Probably won't happen though.

:(
I seen the show when it aired. I was 15 when this show premiered. I don't know that I would care for it now, only for the fact that it is rare, would I want to have it. I was hoping for something great, but it was a letdown. It was "ok".

[Robert 13]

I seen the show when it aired. I was 15 when this show premiered. I don't know that I would care for it now, only for the fact that it is rare, would I want to have it. I was hoping for something great, but it was a letdown. It was "ok".

Thanks Ireneparalegal! :)

I hope to see it someday. :(

[Pavan]

It's not a spin-off of What's Happening!! I would love to see this show, though. TV One did air it for a few days then they dropped it. I wonder if anyone recorded it? I still don't have that channel.

[Scoobiedoo30]

so Shirtley Hemphill Show was not a spin-off

[Robert 13]

It's not a spin-off of What's Happening!! I would love to see this show, though. TV One did air it for a few days then they dropped it. I wonder if anyone recorded it? I still don't have that channel.

That's what I had heard but there were also posts that it was cancelled before TV One ever aired it, at the last minute. No one has posted that they saw it. I get TV One. So, if it aired, I would definitely tape it and offer you a complimentary copy, Pavan. ;) And you're right. Technically, it wasn't a spin-off because it was not the same character. It was Shirley's shot at having her own series. God, I wanna see this show! :D

[Bob's TV Treasures]

Yes, it was a poorly-written show. Keene Curtis,
later the follicly-challenged John Allen Hill
character on CHEERS, was a co-star.