Whoopi (2003–2004)

A faded singer decides to reopen her hotel's lounge.

Creators:

Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner

Stars:

Elizabeth Regen, Whoopi Goldberg, Gordana Rashovich

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Elizabeth Regen	...	Rita Nash (20 episodes, 2003-2004)
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Mavis Rae (19 episodes, 2003-2004)
Gordana Rashovich	...	Jadwiga (19 episodes, 2003-2004)
Mary Testa	...	Sophia (18 episodes, 2003-2004)
MaryAnn Hu	...	Soo Lin (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Danielle Lee Greaves	...	Danielle (11 episodes, 2003-2004)

Storyline

A faded singer decides to reopen her hotel's lounge.

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Plot Keywords:

hotel | black american stereotype | african american | arab stereotype | stereotype | 

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Taglines:

America's most outspoken new comedy.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carsey-Werner-Mandabach Productions, NBC Studios, Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil' Whoop Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (22 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[referring to Rita]
Courtney: You don't like her because she's white?
Mavis: I don't like her 'cause she's twelve!

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Crazy Credits

Outtakes and bloopers are shown during the closing credits.

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Connections

Referenced in 13 Going on 30 (2004)

User Reviews

Yes..it is funny..at least for Europeans

Americans might not find it funny, but for us Europeans, an American sitcom taking the Mickey out of George W. Bush junior. & Co. as well as the US's current and ongoing political paranoia toward anything remotely foreign or - if you prefer - alien is like manna sent from Heaven.

Whoopi's outspokenness and her hilarious one-liners directed at conservative America made me roar with laughter - even in the not particularly well dubbed German version. Whoopi's weird sense of humor might be perceived as outrageous or even un-American by Conservatives and/or Republicans, but from the perspective of Old Europe and a middle aged European, this brand of humor is exactly what America's media need to find their balance after years of kissing Dubya's feet.