Jaleel White In Depth Interview On Life, Career & More (Sept 6/2021) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Old School · 09-05-2021, 02:41 AM

UPROXX Video: In this clip from next week's People's Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with actor Jaleel White about the lasting legacy of his character Steve Urkel from the TV show Family Matters.

Old School · 09-05-2021, 11:44 AM

Vide Description: In this clip from next week's "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with actor Jaleel White about playing Myrtle Urkel in "Family Matters" and "men in dresses" humor.

Old School · 09-06-2021, 05:39 AM

Video Description: In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actor:

JALEEL WHITE

His character Steve Urkel took the TV world by storm after joining the cast of Family Matters. Here's what we dug into with Jaleel:

• His start doing doing commercials right out of preschool.
• Not thinking Family Matters was funny when he first watched it.
• The problematic history of white writing for black shows.
• Steve Urkel joining Family Matters being a bridge for the white writers.
• His issues with the idea of a Family Matters reboot.
• Harriette Winslow first appearing on the show Perfect Strangers.
• His parents keeping him grounded during the height of fame.
• Addressing Jaleel's public statements regarding Bill Cosby's guilt.
• Connecting reasons for the success of Black Panther and shows like Family Matters.
• Not feeling welcomed by the cast of Family Matters for the first two seasons.
• Fond memories of working with Kellie Williams who played Laura Winslow.
• His mother stepping in and ensuring Jaleel received a decent education.
• Issues on set when Jaleel was asked to play Myrtle Urkel.
• Voice acting for the 'Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog' cartoon series.
• A blessing in disguise that came from starring in 'Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus'.
• How much he enjoyed hosting the game show 'Total Blackout'.
• Why Jaleel decided to jump into the weed biz with his cannabis line ItsPurpl.
• Struggles of not being able to shake the Urkel image after leaving Family Matters.

JO Sweet Heart · 10-01-2021, 06:27 PM

What Jaleel said about the three who gave us Carl, Harriette and Rachel was true. If the show had continued, I wonder how much longer Reginald would've stayed with it since Jo Marie and Telma were already gone.

God bless you and the remaining cast members always!!!

Holly

09-05-2021, 11:44 AM	#2
Old School Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 28, 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 2,137	Jaleel White Discusses Myrtle Urkel On Family Matters & Actors In Dresses Vide Description: In this clip from next week's "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with actor Jaleel White about playing Myrtle Urkel in "Family Matters" and "men in dresses" humor.

09-06-2021, 05:39 AM	#3
Old School Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 28, 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 2,137	Jaleel White On Family Matters, Bill Cosby, Weed Biz, Sonic (Full Interview) Video Description: In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actor: JALEEL WHITE His character Steve Urkel took the TV world by storm after joining the cast of Family Matters. Here's what we dug into with Jaleel: • His start doing doing commercials right out of preschool. • Not thinking Family Matters was funny when he first watched it. • The problematic history of white writing for black shows. • Steve Urkel joining Family Matters being a bridge for the white writers. • His issues with the idea of a Family Matters reboot. • Harriette Winslow first appearing on the show Perfect Strangers. • His parents keeping him grounded during the height of fame. • Addressing Jaleel's public statements regarding Bill Cosby's guilt. • Connecting reasons for the success of Black Panther and shows like Family Matters. • Not feeling welcomed by the cast of Family Matters for the first two seasons. • Fond memories of working with Kellie Williams who played Laura Winslow. • His mother stepping in and ensuring Jaleel received a decent education. • Issues on set when Jaleel was asked to play Myrtle Urkel. • Voice acting for the 'Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog' cartoon series. • A blessing in disguise that came from starring in 'Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus'. • How much he enjoyed hosting the game show 'Total Blackout'. • Why Jaleel decided to jump into the weed biz with his cannabis line ItsPurpl. • Struggles of not being able to shake the Urkel image after leaving Family Matters.

10-01-2021, 06:27 PM	#4
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,929	What Jaleel said about the three who gave us Carl, Harriette and Rachel was true. If the show had continued, I wonder how much longer Reginald would've stayed with it since Jo Marie and Telma were already gone. God bless you and the remaining cast members always!!! Holly
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