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Adreon Patterson

HBO Just Canceled A Black Lady Sketch Show, And Robin Thede Shouted Out The 'Women Of Color Who Excelled' In Response

Rawr (Robin Thede) in the "Real Housewives of BC" sketch on A Black Lady Sketch Show

Like many WarnerDiscovery properties, HBO has experienced a wave of cancellations, with the the Perry Mason reboot being one of the latest casualties. Now, the network has canceled another fan-favorite series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, after four seasons. This development is sure to be tough for those who enjoyed the hilarious TV offering. After the news came to light, series creator and star Robin Thede took to social media to shout out "the women of color who excelled."

The cancelation news was confirmed by Variety and, shortly after, the A Black Lady Sketch Show creator took to her Instagram account to express her gratitude to everyone involved in the show’s success. Considering the series was meant to uplift untapped female comedic talent, it was only fitting that Robin Thede took a moment to specifically acknowledge the women of color who worked both in front of and behind the camera. The TV personality said in the post:

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