Why was Whoopi axed? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

globalspot28 · 06-18-2004, 01:13 PM

I thought the show was pretty funny, however, they did pick on Bush and the Conservatives quite a bit. You think that is the reason they dropped the show?

Brent88 · 06-18-2004, 02:39 PM

Poor ratings.

globalspot28 · 06-18-2004, 05:06 PM

I didn't think it was that bad, considering it was on Tuesday nights. Tuesday nights are not very good for NBC.

kimkong21 · 06-18-2004, 05:40 PM

The show had some nice qualities,but the ratings were not strong enough.I think they really wanted to go after the All In The Family crowd,but a lot of them are dead and in this day and age it's not a fresh idea. Maybe Whoppi isn't the one who can make a show of this nature appealing to a wider audience.

TVFactFan · 06-19-2004, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by globalspot28
I thought the show was pretty funny, however, they did pick on Bush and the Conservatives quite a bit. You think that is the reason they dropped the show?

Pobably because Whoppi Goldberg was not easy on the eyes.

globalspot28 · 06-19-2004, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Pobably because Whoppi Goldberg was not easy on the eyes.

Neither was Roseanne, her show still became a major hit.

TVFactFan · 06-19-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by globalspot28
Neither was Roseanne, her show still became a major hit.

She didn't look as bad as Whoopi

Skywalker · 06-19-2004, 03:23 PM

The show was axed cause of poor ratings and the fact that the star, Whoopi Goldberg, just isn't funny.

James"Thunder"Early · 06-19-2004, 07:32 PM

It was axed because Bush didn't like it, the ratings were fine.

TVFactFan · 06-19-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by CoolCounty
It was axed because Bush didn't like it, the ratings were fine.

Where in the rankings did the show finish?

Skywalker · 06-19-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by CoolCounty
It was axed because Bush didn't like it, the ratings were fine.

That's not true.

Superstar · 07-21-2004, 01:18 PM

I didn't think the show was that bad

Ashlenian · 02-21-2005, 01:14 PM

I didn't think it was funny at all.

EmpressDR · 12-26-2006, 10:43 PM

I've always been a Whoopie Goldberg fan, and was sad it was canceled. I taped as many of the eps as I could --but my tapes were recently stolen.
There were some really funny episodes! I want to see them again! I'd like a DVD, with added stuff.

BTW, I wonder if any regular viewers of shows could ever have a chance of helping to create one of these DVDs? I've seen DVDs of little-to-well-known films and TV shows which had no commentary nor extras, yet a biography could've been produced and added.

BTW, Brent, are YOU the one who created the smilie named "Brent"?

[ "brent" ]

really EXCELLENT!

06-18-2004, 01:13 PM	#1
globalspot28 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2004 Posts: 168	Why was Whoopi axed? I thought the show was pretty funny, however, they did pick on Bush and the Conservatives quite a bit. You think that is the reason they dropped the show?
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06-18-2004, 02:39 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Poor ratings.
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12-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#14
EmpressDR Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2004 Location: California Posts: 279	Bring us the DVD! I've always been a Whoopie Goldberg fan, and was sad it was canceled. I taped as many of the eps as I could --but my tapes were recently stolen. There were some really funny episodes! I want to see them again! I'd like a DVD, with added stuff. BTW, I wonder if any regular viewers of shows could ever have a chance of helping to create one of these DVDs? I've seen DVDs of little-to-well-known films and TV shows which had no commentary nor extras, yet a biography could've been produced and added. BTW, Brent, are YOU the one who created the smilie named "Brent"? [ "brent" ] really EXCELLENT!

06-18-2004, 05:06 PM	#3
globalspot28 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2004 Posts: 168	I didn't think it was that bad, considering it was on Tuesday nights. Tuesday nights are not very good for NBC.

06-18-2004, 05:40 PM	#4
kimkong21 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2004 Location: Dallas,tx Posts: 19	The show had some nice qualities,but the ratings were not strong enough.I think they really wanted to go after the All In The Family crowd,but a lot of them are dead and in this day and age it's not a fresh idea. Maybe Whoppi isn't the one who can make a show of this nature appealing to a wider audience.

06-19-2004, 03:23 PM	#8
Skywalker Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	The show was axed cause of poor ratings and the fact that the star, Whoopi Goldberg, just isn't funny.

06-19-2004, 07:32 PM	#9
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	It was axed because Bush didn't like it, the ratings were fine.

07-21-2004, 01:18 PM	#12
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I didn't think the show was that bad

02-21-2005, 01:14 PM	#13
Ashlenian Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 20, 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 48	I didn't think it was funny at all.