Wanda at Large Canceled - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 12-05-2003, 10:45 AM

FOX has officially canceled "Wanda at Large." What took them so long, lol?

Here is the info:
Fox has pulled the plug on comedian Wanda Sykes' sitcom "Wanda at Large."
Writing had already been on the wall for "Wanda," which hasn't aired since Nov. 7. Fox will continue to air specials in the Friday 8 p.m. slot for the foreseeable future.

Net had already pulled the sitcom originally paired with "Wanda," the Luis Guzman starrer "Luis." Move effectively ends Fox's comedy presence on Friday, at least for now.

Season to date, "Wanda" only averaged a 1.7 rating and 6 share among adults 18-49, and attracted only 4 million viewers overall. Six episodes of the show's second season have aired.

"Wanda" starred Sykes as a standup comic who lands a job as an opinionated commentator on a Washington, D.C., TV news program. Series also starred Phil Morris, Dale Godboldo, Robert Bailey, Jurnee Smollett and Tammy Lauren.

Show came from Warner Bros. TV and Bruce Helford's Mohawk Prods.; Helford, Deborah Oppenheimer, Brian Hargrove and Jack Kenny exec produced.

Brian Damage · 12-05-2003, 11:12 AM

They buried the show on Fridays.

isiahthomas · 12-05-2003, 01:51 PM

LOL@Wanda's show getting cancelled hahahahahahahahahaha. I didn't know Jurnee Smollett was on the show. She played in the movie Eve's Bayou with Samuel Jackson as his daughter. She's really grown up since then.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 12-05-2003, 07:41 PM

That Sucks, I hate FOX...I hope they burn in hell

marvin g · 12-08-2003, 10:53 PM

I liked that show and thought Wanda was funny BUT I was surprised it lasted 2 season on Fox! Fox is the crappiest network around! If they offered me a show I'd pass knowing they'd screw me in a few minutes!!! Personally I bet Wanda wasn't surprised she knew that was a sh@tty network!

Raven-Symone · 12-13-2003, 09:25 PM

I'm mad cause I did like Wanda at large, now I have nothing watch on friday at 7pm.

Superbatboy · 12-14-2003, 09:01 PM

It's almost like FOX didn't want 'Wanda At Large' anymore so they moved it to Fridays knowing it wouldn't last.

moeee · 12-18-2003, 12:22 AM

THIS SUX!!! FOX SUX!!! PERIOD!!!

glenny · 12-20-2003, 01:40 PM

That show was horrible!! Now get rid of "A Minute with Stan Hooper" and i can have a merry christmas!!

GSU2004 · 12-14-2006, 06:52 PM

I had a chance to watch the entire series rebroadcasted on TVOne over the summer and FOX really let a good one slide out of their hands. I am not surprised though as this network is really relying too much on reality television to bring in the ratings since their sports contracts are draining the network dry.

12-05-2003, 10:45 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Wanda at Large FOX has officially canceled "Wanda at Large." What took them so long, lol? Here is the info: Fox has pulled the plug on comedian Wanda Sykes' sitcom "Wanda at Large." Writing had already been on the wall for "Wanda," which hasn't aired since Nov. 7. Fox will continue to air specials in the Friday 8 p.m. slot for the foreseeable future. Net had already pulled the sitcom originally paired with "Wanda," the Luis Guzman starrer "Luis." Move effectively ends Fox's comedy presence on Friday, at least for now. Season to date, "Wanda" only averaged a 1.7 rating and 6 share among adults 18-49, and attracted only 4 million viewers overall. Six episodes of the show's second season have aired. "Wanda" starred Sykes as a standup comic who lands a job as an opinionated commentator on a Washington, D.C., TV news program. Series also starred Phil Morris, Dale Godboldo, Robert Bailey, Jurnee Smollett and Tammy Lauren. Show came from Warner Bros. TV and Bruce Helford's Mohawk Prods.; Helford, Deborah Oppenheimer, Brian Hargrove and Jack Kenny exec produced.
	__________________ SitcomsOnline.com News Blog -- The best news out there! SitcomsOnline.com DVD Reviews -- We are #1 in reviews!

12-05-2003, 07:41 PM	#4
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	That Sucks, I hate FOX...I hope they burn in hell
	__________________ RIP JOHN RITTER 1948-2003 Watch Scrubs on NBC! Tuesdays at 9:00

12-13-2003, 09:25 PM	#6
Raven-Symone john cena and edge rules Senior Member Join Date: May 08, 2003 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 2,390	I'm mad cause I did like Wanda at large, now I have nothing watch on friday at 7pm.
	__________________ <------ Bubbles John Cena Rules, and he is 3x WWE. Champion Edge get well soon, I miss you so much John Cena and Edge rules.

12-14-2003, 09:01 PM	#7
Superbatboy The Brandon Show Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: California..USA Posts: 793	It's almost like FOX didn't want 'Wanda At Large' anymore so they moved it to Fridays knowing it wouldn't last.
	__________________ "Marion, stop cackling I've been waiting 10 years for you to lay that egg"

12-20-2003, 01:40 PM	#9
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Nice Job. That show was horrible!! Now get rid of "A Minute with Stan Hooper" and i can have a merry christmas!!

12-05-2003, 11:12 AM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	They buried the show on Fridays.

12-05-2003, 01:51 PM	#3
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	LOL@Wanda's show getting cancelled hahahahahahahahahaha. I didn't know Jurnee Smollett was on the show. She played in the movie Eve's Bayou with Samuel Jackson as his daughter. She's really grown up since then.

12-08-2003, 10:53 PM	#5
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I liked that show and thought Wanda was funny BUT I was surprised it lasted 2 season on Fox! Fox is the crappiest network around! If they offered me a show I'd pass knowing they'd screw me in a few minutes!!! Personally I bet Wanda wasn't surprised she knew that was a sh@tty network!

12-18-2003, 12:22 AM	#8
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	THIS SUX!!! FOX SUX!!! PERIOD!!!

12-14-2006, 06:52 PM	#10
GSU2004 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 28, 2005 Posts: 764	I had a chance to watch the entire series rebroadcasted on TVOne over the summer and FOX really let a good one slide out of their hands. I am not surprised though as this network is really relying too much on reality television to bring in the ratings since their sports contracts are draining the network dry.