Actress Tracee Ellis Ross says she believes her sitcom “Girlfriends” was shut out of late-night television during its eight-season run. In comments about Jay Leno and David Letterman’s shows, Ross says she was not invited onto their programs, and she describes feeling “confused” about the lack of recognition.
Ross does not present a confirmed reason for the absence. She frames the issue as uncertain, saying racism could be a factor based on the show’s audience and visibility. The outlets report her view that she cannot fully explain why the show did not appear more often on talk shows hosted by Leno and Letterman, aside from possible considerations related to race.
No outlet provides additional evidence, documentation, or statements from the late-night hosts or producers in the accounts summarized here.
