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Whoopi

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2004
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
792
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Whoopi Goldberg, Wren T. Brown, Omid Djalili, and Elizabeth Regen in Whoopi (2003)
SitcomComedyDrama

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

  • Creators
    • Bonnie Turner
    • Terry Turner
    • Whoopi Goldberg
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Wren T. Brown
    • Elizabeth Regen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    792
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
      • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Stars
      • Whoopi Goldberg
      • Wren T. Brown
      • Elizabeth Regen
    • 29User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 nominations total

    Episodes22

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    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Mavis Rae
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Wren T. Brown
    Wren T. Brown
    • Courtney Rae
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Elizabeth Regen
    Elizabeth Regen
    • Rita Nash…
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Omid Djalili
    Omid Djalili
    • Nasim…
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Gordana Rashovich
    • Jadwiga
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Mary Testa
    Mary Testa
    • Sophia
    β€’ 2003–2004
    MaryAnn Hu
    MaryAnn Hu
    • Soo Lin…
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Danielle Lee Greaves
    Danielle Lee Greaves
    • Danielle
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Scott Bryce
    Scott Bryce
    • Stan
    β€’ 2004
    Robb Hunter
    • Announcer…
    β€’ 2003
    Rock Kohli
    Rock Kohli
    • Farzad
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Vinny DeGennaro
    Vinny DeGennaro
    • Bartender…
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Christopher W. Holmes
    Christopher W. Holmes
    • Nightclub Dancer…
    β€’ 2003–2004
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Victor
    β€’ 2003
    Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll
    • Viveca Rae
    β€’ 2003
    Keith Richards
    Keith Richards
    • Self
    β€’ 2003
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    • Marshall
    β€’ 2003
    Ned Eisenberg
    Ned Eisenberg
    • Judge
    β€’ 2003
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
      • Whoopi Goldberg
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    User reviews29

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    timothygilmore

    More!

    Gutsy, innovative, abrasive, funny, at times hilarious, topical, thought-provoking, I can't say enough good things about this show and Whoopi! The only way to improve it would be to have Bruce Vilanch as a writer. Seriously. Courtney and Rita are an absolute delight, and Nassim and Jadwiga provide hilarious views on our arbitrary, confusing society and mores. I could live without the drinking and smoking shown, and hope that quitting these will be future episodes, with Lots of difficulties doing so to show the true nature of these debilitating addictions. The way the gay marriage scenes were handled were in very good taste, and I really like the digs Whoopi takes at Bush and Republicans, and want to see many more. Thanks.
    8s_coelo

    Whoopi!

    I didn't catch the show when I first aired. What I was watching at that time I don't know, but I had no idea this show even existed. I only discovered it, 5... 6 years ago, and I think it's brilliant! Love the characters. I love Whoopi and the fact that she owns this hotel was perfect. The rest of the cast are hilarious too! Without going into detail, each have their thing that makes them stand out. Their chemistry works. This show was special and funny. Too bad it wasn't given enough time. It was just as funny as the other shows they had on at that time. πŸ˜’ I would buy the season if it was offered, πŸ€—
    gypsywoman35

    Bring on Season 2

    Leave it to Whoopi to toss the "P.C." guidelines out the window. The show is refreshing and drop dead funny. At times the humor is in your face, just as life can be. Can it be offensive? I don't think so. It's just refreshing to see and hear someone say what is on everyone's mind at the time.

    The show basically points out that you can't take life too seriously.

    The characters are all folks that we can identify with and may even know in passing in everyday life. The cast blends and works well off of each other. The chemistry for this ensemble works.

    So tune in and enjoy the show.
    moviesfan11

    A great show

    This TV shwo is charming and very funny! Be sure to watch this every Tuesday at 7 on NBC.

    Whoopi plays Mavis, a singer who retires after she made it big for a while. She then decided to re-open her hotels lounge. Whoopi's Persian/ Arabian friends is very funny and Rita, her daughter, is hilarious. She is white and she tries to act black. A great show!

    Im very surprised that this is TV-14. This should be TV-PG DL.
    cfrancis41b

    intelligent,politically incorrect ,smart, funny,perfect casting show

    This has to be one of the funniest shows on TV. The writing is sharp and quick-witted and the casting is perfect. Especially the actress who plays Rita. Whoopi Goldberg plays it politically incorrect all the way and offends just about everyone. Every one of my friends who have seen the show love it. If it's cancelled or doesn't do well in the ratings, it'll probably be because she stepped on some higher up's toes in the industry.This show will one day rest beside The Golden Girls, Designing Women, and The Nanny. Whoopi's old series "Bagdad Cafe" was excellent in the beginning episodes but everything changed halfway thru the series and it was eventually cancelled. Hopefully this won't happen to this series.

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    • Quotes

      Courtney: You sure you know what you're doing?

      Nasim: Excuse me, I was trained by the Iranian Militia to build a missile system... which we do not have!

    • Crazy credits
      Outtakes and bloopers are shown during the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in NBC Fall Preview Show (2003)

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    • Why has this never been released on DVD? I know it was just one season (bad call), but I still want it. Loved the show.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Π’ΡƒΠΏΠΈ
    • Filming locations
      • Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil' Whoop Productions
      • NBC Studios
      • Carsey-Werner-Mandabach Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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