The Wendy Williams Show‘s co-executive producer is reflecting on working with her former talk show host following the news of her diagnosis being made public. Suzanne Bass says there were early signs pointing to what has now been publicly revealed to be primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis (Ftd).
“You can go back and see the show, and there’s really long periods of quietness where she’s not speaking,” Bass told People, two days after a press release was sent out, claiming to be from her care team, announcing Williams’ diagnosis, which impacts language, communication behavior and cognitive function. “And you’re thinking, ‘What’s happening?’ There were early signs [of something wrong] where you’re grasping for words, having a hard time collecting your thoughts and remembering things. Maybe that’s what was happening back then.”
The Wendy Williams Show ran for 14 seasons from 2008 to 2022. The show relied on...
“You can go back and see the show, and there’s really long periods of quietness where she’s not speaking,” Bass told People, two days after a press release was sent out, claiming to be from her care team, announcing Williams’ diagnosis, which impacts language, communication behavior and cognitive function. “And you’re thinking, ‘What’s happening?’ There were early signs [of something wrong] where you’re grasping for words, having a hard time collecting your thoughts and remembering things. Maybe that’s what was happening back then.”
The Wendy Williams Show ran for 14 seasons from 2008 to 2022. The show relied on...
- 2/27/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A former producer of The Wendy Williams Show says it is “impossible” for Wendy Williams to return to television. This comes on the heels of Williams’ longing to return to the medium as depicted in the Lifetime limited series Where Is Wendy Williams?
Wendy Williams’ ex-producer believes a TV return is out of the question
Wendy Williams’ ex-Wendy producer Suzanne Bass shared her thoughts regarding Williams’s possible television return to People. She said that William’s latest health diagnosis dashed any “hope” she had.
Williams’ PR team shared a statement on Feb. 22, 2024, that revealed the former talk show host was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (Ftd). Bass said this diagnosis makes returning to television “impossible” for her longtime friend.
“Since Wendy’s been off the air, there’s been a huge void in both daytime TV and pop culture,” Bass said. “I think there’s always...
Wendy Williams’ ex-producer believes a TV return is out of the question
Wendy Williams’ ex-Wendy producer Suzanne Bass shared her thoughts regarding Williams’s possible television return to People. She said that William’s latest health diagnosis dashed any “hope” she had.
Williams’ PR team shared a statement on Feb. 22, 2024, that revealed the former talk show host was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (Ftd). Bass said this diagnosis makes returning to television “impossible” for her longtime friend.
“Since Wendy’s been off the air, there’s been a huge void in both daytime TV and pop culture,” Bass said. “I think there’s always...
- 2/26/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Wendy Williams won’t be mounting a comeback, at least one person close to her feels.
With fans still processing the stunning reveal on Friday that Williams has been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, the comments may dampen any faint hopes of a miracle.
Suzanne Bass, the co-executive producer of Williams’s show, spoke to People on Saturday about the seeming end of her TV career.
“Since Wendy’s been off the air, there’s been a huge void in both daytime TV and pop culture,” Bass said. “I think there’s always been a glimmer of hope for a comeback for her. But since this diagnosis, that seems impossible. It makes me very sad.”
Williams hosted her chat show from 2008 to 2022.
“I do know it takes time to diagnose conditions like this,” Bass continued. “I’m saddened by it all. Because people are constantly saying, ‘Wouldn’t...
With fans still processing the stunning reveal on Friday that Williams has been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, the comments may dampen any faint hopes of a miracle.
Suzanne Bass, the co-executive producer of Williams’s show, spoke to People on Saturday about the seeming end of her TV career.
“Since Wendy’s been off the air, there’s been a huge void in both daytime TV and pop culture,” Bass said. “I think there’s always been a glimmer of hope for a comeback for her. But since this diagnosis, that seems impossible. It makes me very sad.”
Williams hosted her chat show from 2008 to 2022.
“I do know it takes time to diagnose conditions like this,” Bass continued. “I’m saddened by it all. Because people are constantly saying, ‘Wouldn’t...
- 2/24/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show, “Sherri,” is shaking up its executive ranks, setting a new senior producing team ahead of its second season.
The inaugural season of the top-rated freshman show carried over the production staff from “The Wendy Williams Show,” which was replaced in its time slot on the Fox stations by “Sherri” when Williams’ show ended in 2022. Now, Shepherd’s show has parted ways with some of Williams’ top producers, who helped launch “Sherri,” which has been renewed through 2025.
“Sherri” hails from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the same company that was behind “The Wendy Williams Show” for its 13-year run.
Fernita Wynn has been promoted to showrunner and executive producer on “Sherri;” Joelle Dawson-Calia has been upped to executive producer; and Siobhan Schanda and Dan Fitzpatrick have been elevated to co-executive producers. All four producers were part of “Sherri’s” launch. They will all work alongside Shepherd, who is executive producer and host,...
The inaugural season of the top-rated freshman show carried over the production staff from “The Wendy Williams Show,” which was replaced in its time slot on the Fox stations by “Sherri” when Williams’ show ended in 2022. Now, Shepherd’s show has parted ways with some of Williams’ top producers, who helped launch “Sherri,” which has been renewed through 2025.
“Sherri” hails from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, the same company that was behind “The Wendy Williams Show” for its 13-year run.
Fernita Wynn has been promoted to showrunner and executive producer on “Sherri;” Joelle Dawson-Calia has been upped to executive producer; and Siobhan Schanda and Dan Fitzpatrick have been elevated to co-executive producers. All four producers were part of “Sherri’s” launch. They will all work alongside Shepherd, who is executive producer and host,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd is moving on from the old and bringing in the new, as she’s cut top “The Wendy Williams Show” producers, TheWrap has confirmed.
Longtime “The Wendy Williams Show” executive producers David Perle and Suzanne Bass were given the boot this week with the end of Season 1 of “Sherri.” The decision to fire the two EPs was made by Shepherd, who wanted “fresh energy” behind the scenes, according to reports. Debmar-Mercury, which produces the show, will announce a new EP for the second season of “Sherri” to serve alongside Shepherd’s handpicked EP, Jawn Murray.
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“Executive producer David Perler and co-executive producer Suzanne Bass have been integral to Debmar-Mercury’s success in daytime syndication for many years and have helped launch ‘Sherri,’” a Debmar-Mercury said in a statement.
Longtime “The Wendy Williams Show” executive producers David Perle and Suzanne Bass were given the boot this week with the end of Season 1 of “Sherri.” The decision to fire the two EPs was made by Shepherd, who wanted “fresh energy” behind the scenes, according to reports. Debmar-Mercury, which produces the show, will announce a new EP for the second season of “Sherri” to serve alongside Shepherd’s handpicked EP, Jawn Murray.
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“Executive producer David Perler and co-executive producer Suzanne Bass have been integral to Debmar-Mercury’s success in daytime syndication for many years and have helped launch ‘Sherri,’” a Debmar-Mercury said in a statement.
- 5/5/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Freshman syndicated daytime talkers The Jennifer Hudson Show and Sherri Shepherd’s Sherri both will be back for new seasons. The Jennifer Hudson Show has been renewed for a second season and Sherri has been picked up for two more years through the 2024-25 season. Both shows are anchored by Fox Television Stations.
The Jennifer Hudson Show features celebrity interviews, topical stories, community heroes, viral sensations, and music.
Hearst Television, along with other station partners, also renewed the show for season two, which covers more than 60 of the country together with Fox.
Hosted by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show debuted as the 2022-23 season’s #1 new first-run series for the premiere week of September 12 with households and total viewers and is said to be averaging 5.2 million weekly viewers.
Produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures and distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales,...
The Jennifer Hudson Show features celebrity interviews, topical stories, community heroes, viral sensations, and music.
Hearst Television, along with other station partners, also renewed the show for season two, which covers more than 60 of the country together with Fox.
Hosted by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show debuted as the 2022-23 season’s #1 new first-run series for the premiere week of September 12 with households and total viewers and is said to be averaging 5.2 million weekly viewers.
Produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures and distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd’s new daytime talker Sherri is on track for a fall premiere. Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury has set Monday, September 12, for the debut of the nationally syndicated weekday talk show, with clearances now at more than 97 of the U.S.
Anchored by Fox Television Stations, stations belonging to Cox, Hearst, Sinclair, Nexstar and others also have agreed to carry the show. Sherri takes over the Fox O&o time slots of The Wendy Williams Show, which aired its final episode on June 17.
Shepherd will appear before a live audience from New York’s Chelsea Studios with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, along with celebrity and human interest interviews.
David Perler (The Wendy Williams Show) executive produces and serves as showrunner. Shepherd and her producing partner Jawn Murray also executive produce, with Suzanne Bass, Joelle Dawson and Fernita Wynn serving as co-executive producers.
“September 12th can’t get here fast enough,...
Anchored by Fox Television Stations, stations belonging to Cox, Hearst, Sinclair, Nexstar and others also have agreed to carry the show. Sherri takes over the Fox O&o time slots of The Wendy Williams Show, which aired its final episode on June 17.
Shepherd will appear before a live audience from New York’s Chelsea Studios with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, along with celebrity and human interest interviews.
David Perler (The Wendy Williams Show) executive produces and serves as showrunner. Shepherd and her producing partner Jawn Murray also executive produce, with Suzanne Bass, Joelle Dawson and Fernita Wynn serving as co-executive producers.
“September 12th can’t get here fast enough,...
- 6/21/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd is heading back to daytime.
The former cohost of “The View,” actress, comedian and Emmy winner is launching her own talk show, which has officially been cleared for national syndication and will premiere on Sept. 12, Variety has learned.
The new show, titled “Sherri,” has been cleared in more than 97 of the country with the Fox TV stations as its core station group. The daily show will also air on the Hearst, Sinclair and Nexstar stations, among others.
Hailing from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, “Sherri” is described as a “daily dose” of pop culture, comedy, conversations and a plentiful supply of daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.”
“Sherri” takes over the time slots on the Fox stations that were previously occupied by “The Wendy Williams Show,” which aired its final episode last week after 13 seasons. Shepherd’s show will be produced by much of “The Wendy Williams Show” team,...
The former cohost of “The View,” actress, comedian and Emmy winner is launching her own talk show, which has officially been cleared for national syndication and will premiere on Sept. 12, Variety has learned.
The new show, titled “Sherri,” has been cleared in more than 97 of the country with the Fox TV stations as its core station group. The daily show will also air on the Hearst, Sinclair and Nexstar stations, among others.
Hailing from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, “Sherri” is described as a “daily dose” of pop culture, comedy, conversations and a plentiful supply of daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.”
“Sherri” takes over the time slots on the Fox stations that were previously occupied by “The Wendy Williams Show,” which aired its final episode last week after 13 seasons. Shepherd’s show will be produced by much of “The Wendy Williams Show” team,...
- 6/21/2022
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Sherri Shepherd’s new daytime talk show, titled “Sherri,” will premiere Sept. 12, Lionsgate announced Tuesday.
“September 12th can’t get here fast enough,” the former co-host of “The View” said in a statement. “Hosting my own talk show is a dream come true and I’m so excited to take viewers on this joyous journey. My new show will be something truly fun and fresh, a daily hour of entertainment escapism with plenty of laughter, fun and flirtiness as I give my take on pop culture. And I’m so glad to have such an awesome senior production team helping to make this magic a reality.”
Each day, Shepherd will appear before a live audience from New York’s Chelsea Studios to give her take on pop culture. There will be plenty of daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
Shepherd’s nationally syndicated talk show will appear...
“September 12th can’t get here fast enough,” the former co-host of “The View” said in a statement. “Hosting my own talk show is a dream come true and I’m so excited to take viewers on this joyous journey. My new show will be something truly fun and fresh, a daily hour of entertainment escapism with plenty of laughter, fun and flirtiness as I give my take on pop culture. And I’m so glad to have such an awesome senior production team helping to make this magic a reality.”
Each day, Shepherd will appear before a live audience from New York’s Chelsea Studios to give her take on pop culture. There will be plenty of daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
Shepherd’s nationally syndicated talk show will appear...
- 6/21/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
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