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It's taken awhile, but Wendy Williams is finally on daytime TV. Starting today, the self-described "Queen of All Media" is hosting her own hourlong show on Fox called "The Wendy Williams Show." The Northeastern grad and onetime intern at Kiss 108 is hardly an unknown. Her syndicated radio show, "The Wendy Williams Experience," is heard by an estimated 12 million listeners nationwide. The other day, we dropped Wendy an email to ask the daytime gig.
Q. You're still a Jersey girl. Does that mean you didn't fall in love with Boston while at Northeastern? Where'd you hang out here?
A. When I was in college, I wasn't there to hang out. I was there to get through it, make money, and get on my career path. When I was there, there wasn't really any work for me. There was only one black newscaster as I recall, Liz Walker. So at that time, there just weren't the kind of opportunities that would have allowed me to make it my home. I was Matt Seigel's intern at Kiss 108, but I bet he doesn't remember me. At that time the station had the most glamorous, fabulous staff of people - Matty, Lisa Lipps, and Dale Dorman driving his Rolls Royce. That was sort of my silent introduction into the possibilities in my career.
Q. You've been mentioned in a few hip-hop songs. Is that when you know you've made it?
A. Oh, yeah! A Tupac song, a Mariah song, that means acknowledgement. And my new talk show is a way to finally let the rest of the world know why I was in those songs, I guess.
Q. Talk about the transition from radio to TV. More pressure to look good? Do you get recognized more often?
A. Sure, there's pressure, but I've always been an attention-getter. When you're a big, tall glamazon like me, people are a bit stunned when they see this coming at them. It's like, 'What is that?' You're a superstar even if people don't know who you are, honey!
Q. Whatever happened to the movie they made about you?
A. It's going to come out in 2010. Robin Givens plays me, but after the film was done, the talk show came along and now there are some changes to be made - the launch of this talk show will be the perfect ending to the film.
Q. You've interviewed plenty of big names. Who haven't you gotten to yet? Anyone you're anxious to meet?
A. I've met Whitney Houston and interviewed her, but I would love to talk to her, have her perform on the show, whatever, when her new album comes out in September. Kirstie Alley - whether she's fat or she's thin - I’m eternally fascinated by her. I think it's the realness of her struggle that I relate to. Chaz Bono has got to come on the show, and I love young Hollywood. I’d love Lindsay Lohan, Kathy Griffin, I love my comedians. And Denzel Washington should come by the next time he's in town.
Q. Finally, Yankees or Red Sox? What cap do you wear?
A. I don't wear caps, I wear wigs. And a cap on top of wig would look like a costume.
Hi You doing Wendy,
My husband and I love your show.But why do you have some many damn commercials,We counted aprox. one every 3 min. We understand that you have to pay bills but my God you're the only show we've watch that has so many at one time. We think the sponsors should lighten up on commercials We would like to see and hear more of you and your thoughts.
thanks your 60and 65 year old fans
Love You Holla Back.
Hi Wendy,
It is so GREAT to see a sexy, smokin hot, tell it like it is woman! Your openess is refreshing and inspiring to watch. I enjoy your willingness "to let it all hang out" and not just in your fabulour outfits! Your quick mind is fun and refreshing! I'm sorry that I never had to privilege to hear you on your radio show. Thanks for the marvelous entertainment!
I wish you all the best and hope your show is a continued success!
Best regards,
Debbie
Debbie
I first heard you when I lived in South Jersey near Philly Because I listened 98.9fm and girl you were vicious with the gossip and info you got on celebs. But I loved you because you're for real. I love the fact that you are real about your weight and the tummy tucks and what you have done. Not like Star Jones that hides the truth. Anyway, I know she isn't the only one. It's just the way she went about it. I love watching the "View" because of their "hot topics" but when I found out you had a talk show. I would much rather watch your "hot topics". But was disappointed when you speak on the show your'e radio show. But I still love you.
Dear mrs.wendy,
Let me first start by saying Congats on the talk show! you are fabulous, I love you so much. You are truly an inspiration to me. If I miss a day of your talk show; my day just isn't complete! I'm not gonna tell you why (i don't want to sound like some shameless plugger) but I am so looking forward to the day when we will finally meet eachother on your television show and not just in my head. You are gorgeous, fierce. you are often ridiculed but always real and I luv,luv,luv it.
P.S keep up the good work and may God continue to bless and keep you and yours. see you soon
Sincerely yours,
your neice in my head.
Wendy your the best. I go crazy when your show comes on. I am 62 years old, and look great. My husband calls me cottage cheese ass. I dont have a line in my face, but I do jiggle when I am not dressed. Big deal, he not prince charming. I have a great idea for your show. Remember Jonny Carson and Ed. Try me you my like me on the set or the street. I was in New York last week and intervewed people just as a laugh and boy did they open up to me my friends said I mised my calling. I spoke to people on the street and at Madison Square Gardens. I even had the Trans it Police open up. Wendy please give me a shot. Love Helena
.En -joy your raido talk show you were great with advice.hope to feel the same about your tv show.
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