Wanda Sykes

7th May 2019

Join us as we revisit a conversation with world-class comedian Wanda Sykes. She’s a legend in the comedy world and her ability to tackle pop culture and the political spectrum with equal agility has earned her many accolades. She’s also had many scene-stealing roles as an actor in shows like “Black-ish,” “Broad City” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” She’s been nominated for nine Primetime Emmy awards and she won an Emmy for her writing on “The Chris Rock Show.”
We just got word that Wanda will be starring in a special 90 minute live performance of “All in The Family,” the groundbreaking Norman Lear sitcom. It airs later this month on ABC – she’ll be playing Louise Jefferson

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Wanda Sykes on her career in comedy.
Wanda Sykes is a legend in the comedy world. Her ability to tackle pop culture and the political spectrum with equal parts agility and wit has earned her many accolades. She’s also had several scene-stealing roles as an actor in shows like “Black-ish,” “Broad City” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” She’s been nominated for nine Primetime Emmy awards and she won an Emmy for her writing on “The Chris Rock Show.”

Wanda is set to star in a live tribute to Norman Lear’s “All in the Family” later this month on ABC where she’ll be performing alongside Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Will Ferrell and so many others in a one-night only special. You can watch it live on May 22.

She also continues to perform comedy across the country. Click here for information about tour dates and to purchase tickets.

This interview originally aired in May of 2016.

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