Shar Jackson on Moesha, Kissing Omar Epps, Working w/ Bernie Mac & being on the cast of Good Burger
In this exclusive interview with the multi-talented Shar Jackson, she shares her fascinating journey from child star to TV star. Her experiences working with Brandy and Sherly Lee Ralph on …the groundbreaking show Moesha, her lifelong bonds with cousin Cherie Johnson from Punky Brewster and King of Comedy the late Berni Mac, working with Keenan and Kel on Good Burger and sharing a steamy kiss with Omar Epps in the hit film Love & Basketball. Shar also shares her love of higher education, musical theater and comic con. She also discusses motherhood and her highly publicized recent apology from Kevin Federline. She is a warrior who has come out on top with a smile to match. Shar is truly a shining star.
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
0:00 Intro
2:08 Discovering she was funny as a child actor
5:00 Growing up in South Central Los Angeles
6:50 Early Hollywood days with cousin Cherie Johnson
8:46 Mother overcoming health crisis
10:23 First big movie CB4 with Chris Rock
12:19 Working with the legendary Bernie Mac
14:00 Starring in classic film Good Burger
18:21 Extended kiss with Omar Epps in Love & Basketball
19:49 Playing Niecy on groundbreaking show Moesha
28:41 Juggling being a young mom in Hollywood
31:09 Becoming a Gigi aka grandmother of 2
34:35 Achieving TWO masters degrees
37:22 Surviving the pandemic with OCD
39:03 Abrupt end of Moesha
40:35 Recent public apology from Ex Kevin Federline
41:54 Protecting kids from Paparazzi
44:19 Refusing to be labeled angry black woman
46:33 Mt Rushmore black women in comedy
48:00 Dream project as Marvel superheroShow More
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In this exclusive interview with the multi-talented Shar Jackson, she shares her fascinating journey from child star to TV star. Her experiences working with Brandy and Sherly Lee Ralph on …the groundbreaking show Moesha, her lifelong bonds with cousin Cherie Johnson from Punky Brewster and King of Comedy the late Berni Mac, working with Keenan and Kel on Good Burger and sharing a steamy kiss with Omar Epps in the hit film Love & Basketball. Shar also shares her love of higher education, musical theater and comic con. She also discusses motherhood and her highly publicized recent apology from Kevin Federline. She is a warrior who has come out on top with a smile to match. Shar is truly a shining star.
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
0:00 Intro
2:08 Discovering she was funny as a child actor
5:00 Growing up in South Central Los Angeles
6:50 Early Hollywood days with cousin Cherie Johnson
8:46 Mother overcoming health crisis
10:23 First big movie CB4 with Chris Rock
12:19 Working with the legendary Bernie Mac
14:00 Starring in classic film Good Burger
18:21 Extended kiss with Omar Epps in Love & Basketball
19:49 Playing Niecy on groundbreaking show Moesha
28:41 Juggling being a young mom in Hollywood
31:09 Becoming a Gigi aka grandmother of 2
34:35 Achieving TWO masters degrees
37:22 Surviving the pandemic with OCD
39:03 Abrupt end of Moesha
40:35 Recent public apology from Ex Kevin Federline
41:54 Protecting kids from Paparazzi
44:19 Refusing to be labeled angry black woman
46:33 Mt Rushmore black women in comedy
48:00 Dream project as Marvel superheroShow More
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
0:00 Intro
2:10 When did she know she was funny?
3:13 Growing up in Harlem NYC
4:20 Ups & Downs or having a famous family
6:22 Partying at Micheal Jackson’s Neverland Ranch
8:09 Childhood between public housing & Hollywood
10:35 Finding her voice in stand-up
11:30 Doing sketches and crushing on Michael B. Jordan
13:13 Her Netflix special w/ Tiffany Haddish: They Ready
17:26 Wife Marshay being her manager
18:41 Current Tour “Therapy In Session”
20:04 Being candid about her addiction journey
23:00 Loving Jada Pinkett from afar as a teen
24:39 Favorite Wayans family movies
25:53 Family getting inducted into NAACP Hall of Fame
27:45 Still waiting for her Image award to arrive
30:30 Comedy influences Richar Pryor & Whoopi Goldberg
33:19 Mt. Rushmore – tribute to Kim Wayans
36:32 Challenges she has faced as an LGBTQ comic
40:11 Dealing with male egos and tour life
43:03 Upcoming tour dates and projectsShow More
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TV legend Rolonda Watts shares fun stories about dating younger man Al B. Sure, getting a wedding proposal live on air from James Brown and saying MFr in front of …Queen Latifah her first time doing stand-up comedy, hot flashes and all. 🙂
Rolonda Watts—better known simply as Rolonda—is a true media powerhouse. From Emmy-winning work in TV, radio, film, theater, and digital media to stand-up comedy, motivational speaking and Voice-Over performer Rolonda has done it all. She made history with her own internationally syndicated talk show in the 90s and today she’s still lighting up the screen and airwaves.
On her show she interviewed everyone from James Brown To Whoppi Goldberg and former boyfriend Al B. Sure. Today you can catch her as the voice of Sherri, judging the Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest, starring in BounceTV’s Mind Your Business, recurring on Michelle Buteau’s Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, and soon, lending her voice to Adult Swim’s upcoming animated series Invincible Fight Girl. As well as a comedy club near you as she continues her new chapter as a stand up comedian.
This episode of Gurl Talk Podcast dives into Rolonda’s incredible journey, her legacy in media, and why her name and voice continue to resonate with audiences everywhere
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
Rolonda Watts—better known simply as Rolonda—is a true media powerhouse. From Emmy-winning work in TV, radio, film, theater, and digital media to stand-up comedy, motivational speaking and Voice-Over performer Rolonda …has done it all. She made history with her own internationally syndicated talk show in the 90s and today she’s still lighting up the screen and airwaves.
On her show she interviewed everyone from James Brown To Whoppi Goldberg and former boyfriend Al B. Sure. Today you can catch her as the voice of Sherri, judging the Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest, starring in BounceTV’s Mind Your Business, recurring on Michelle Buteau’s Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, and soon, lending her voice to Adult Swim’s upcoming animated series Invincible Fight Girl. As well as a comedy club near you as she continues her new chapter as a stand up comedian.
This episode of Gurl Talk Podcast dives into Rolonda’s incredible journey, her legacy in media, and why her name and voice continue to resonate with audiences everywhere
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
Rolonda Watts—better known simply as Rolonda—is a true media powerhouse. From Emmy-winning work in TV, radio, film, theater, and digital media to stand-up comedy, motivational speaking and Voice-Over performer Rolonda …has done it all. She made history with her own internationally syndicated talk show in the 90s and today she’s still lighting up the screen and airwaves.
On her show she interviewed everyone from James Brown To Whoppi Goldberg and former boyfriend Al B. Sure. Today you can catch her as the voice of Sherri, judging the Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest, starring in BounceTV’s Mind Your Business, recurring on Michelle Buteau’s Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, and soon, lending her voice to Adult Swim’s upcoming animated series Invincible Fight Girl. As well as a comedy club near you as she continues her new chapter as a stand up comedian.
This episode of Gurl Talk Podcast dives into Rolonda’s incredible journey, her legacy in media, and why her name and voice continue to resonate with audiences everywhere
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
0:00 Intro
1:52 Discovering she was funny as a child in North Carolina
3:09 Journey in Hollywood – 1st sitcom Sister Sister
5:00 Becoming a Voice actress Judge Joe Brown, Tyler Perry
6:40 Winning her first Emmy Award
7:30 Working as a newscaster in NYC – amazing stories
10:13 Starting her talk show The Rolonda Show
12:08 Favorite guests from James Brown to Aretha Franklin
13:00 Dating Al. B. Sure!
14:01 Crazy hair stories- short, long and weaves
18:35 Walking away from her talk show and trash TV
21:42 Teaching Voice acting to new generation
27:27 Working on the Sherri Shepherd Show
29:54 New Chapter as stand-up comedian
33:14 Working on Sitcom Mind Your Business w/Columbus Short
34:20 Mt. Rushmore of comedyShow More
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!
0:00 Intro
1:52 Early years as child actor growing up in Brooklyn
5:00 Quitting day job to pursue acting
6:55 Studying Improv & Comedy at UCB
8:26 SNL controversy – Sasheer Zamata & Natasha Rothwell
11:42 1st Comedy writing gig – Talk Show The Game Show
13:05 Making the leap to Stand-up comedy
16:03 Writing for other comedians
17:31 Advice to get started for writing gigs
20:00 Creating her own web series “Yes, And”
21:03 Getting cast as regular on “Bigger” for BET
22:07 Working with Will Packer
25:00 Branching out as Climate Control Host/Comedian
28:31 Being a part of all black improv troupes in LA
29:20 Mt. Rushmore black women in comedy
31:13 Writing for Wanda Sykes project
31:45 Homage to Whoopi Goldberg
34:02 Animated comedy in the works
36:55 Meeting Beyonce in Gucci store
39:51 Reality show guilty pleasure Housewives of Atlanta
41:27 Upcoming projectsShow More
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Get ready to be amazed by the shocking weight loss secrets of the one and only Marsha Warfield, a renowned stand-up comedian known for her hilarious performances on Night Court. …As a celebrated comedians, Marsha Warfield has been entertaining audiences with her funny jokes and witty humor, but now she’s revealing her most personal transformation yet. With her signature style and charm, Marsha Warfield stand up comedy has always left fans in stitches, but her weight loss journey is a story of inspiration and determination. In this video, we dive into Marsha Warfield’s shocking weight loss secrets, exploring the strategies and techniques she used to achieve her remarkable transformation. From her early days as a stand-up comedian to her current status as a comedy legend, Marsha Warfield’s story is one of perseverance and dedication, and her weight loss secrets are just the beginning. Tune in to learn more about Marsha Warfield’s incredible journey and discover the secrets behind her stunning weight loss.Show More
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Join us as the hilarious Mel Mitchell shares her journey from Stand-up comedian to Social Media sensation to being a rising star on TV. Mel’s bold and clever comedy style …has helped her to make a path of her own. She discusses going viral with her 450K+ TikTok followers and her idol Issa Rae. Her newest project as an ensemble cast member for KevOnStages newest series “The Hospital” premieres September 10th on the BET Network. Mel is a rising star and her future looks bright. This episode is full of nonstop laughs, sit back, relax and enjoy.
Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!