Shirley Hemphill
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. After working the Los Angeles comedy club circuit, her routine eventually attracted attention leading to her being cast in guest starring roles on television. In 1976, she landed the role of brassy waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!!.
CB4
as 976-SexyA "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike:...
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The Complete Richard Pryor Roast
as uncreditedUnaired roast of Richard Pryor by the cast of The Richard Pryor Show including Robin Williams...
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The Love Boat
as Charlene GroverPassengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or...
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The Wayans Bros.
as CocoThe Wayans Bros. is a situation comedy that aired from January 1995 to May 1999 on The WB. The...
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The Mike Douglas Show
as SelfThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...
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What's Happening!!
as Shirley WilsonWhat's Happening!! is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from August 5, 1976 to...
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Martin
as uncreditedSassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his...
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What's Happening Now!!
as uncreditedWhat's Happening Now!! is an American sequel series of What's Happening!! It ran in syndication...
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Good Times
as uncreditedGood Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1,...
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All's Fair
as uncreditedAll's Fair is an American television situation comedy
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The Richard Pryor Show
as uncreditedThe Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety series starring Richard Pryor. It premiered...
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One in a Million
as uncreditedOne In A Million is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC for one season in 1980. The...
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