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Final Verdict: Star Jones' Talk Show Signs Off

Posted Jan 31st 2008 10:30PM by Jawn Murray
Filed under: BV Buzz

Star Jones Reynolds' daytime talk show, 'Star Jones,' on TruTV (formerly Court TV) will end on Friday, Feb. 1.

After six months of being on the air, Reynolds' live, 3 p.m. afternoon chat show will cease broadcasting on the Turner-owned network.

The show, which debuted on Aug. 20, 2007, was a hybrid talk show that fused current events, legal issues, entertainment features, politics and Reynolds' popular "Open Letter" segment.

A joint statement released by Reynolds and TruTV on Jan. 31 stated that a "mutual agreement" between both parties resulted in the show ending.

Yours truly was an entertainment and pop culture contributor on the 'Star Jones Show.'

I spoke exclusively to the Badin, North Carolina-bred attorney hours after the announcement was made.

"TruTV is going in a different direction. Very different than what we planned. While the daily talk show will end, my relationship with the network won't,' she explained.

The former Brooklyn prosecutor, who famously made headlines for her abrupt departure from 'The View' after she learned ABC wouldn't renew her contract, said unlike her exit from the Barbara Walters-produced talk show, this ending was amicable.

"There was no nastiness. We have a mutual respect and both agreed that this was best," she continued.

Star Jones Reynolds announcing her new talk show in March 2007The statement from TruTV backs that up.

"Due to the rebranding and programming refocus of the network, TruTV and Star Jones Reynolds have mutually agreed to cease production of 'The Star Jones Show,'" the network said. "Star will continue as a contributing legal expert on our weekday 'In Session' trial coverage. We appreciate the work she has contributed over the last few months and look forward to the next phase of our relationship."

Reynolds,
who now splits her time between The Big Apple and Miami, took her entire show staff to dinner at Mr. Chow in New York City after the announcement was made.

Expect to see lots of the 46-year-old TV talent on both TruTV and NBC's 'Today Show' once the O.J. Simpson trial in Las Vegas begins on April 7.

"I've already got my seat in the court room," she laughed!

She reportedly had a three-year pay-or-play deal, meaning she gets her salary regardless if the show airs.

Reynolds invited me and several other regular guests from the 'Star Jones Show' to join her for the final broadcast.

Jawn Murray, Star Jones, Cooper Lawrence & Marc Lamont Hill

During her "Open Letter" segment on Feb. 1, she officially said goodbye to her audience.


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1. Star Jones is like Luther Vandross to me. Did you like the Fat Star or the Skinny Star better? The lesson this sends is be yourself and do your best. A TV or Singing Career isn't promised forever. I miss you Luther. Star live and learn. How do you think Kanye's Mom feels? You are good enough! It's Hollywood that needs to change. If you get jobs based on your religion that's discrimination. If you get jobs based on your "Talents", that's pimping. If you don't get a job because you don't "fit" then use your law degree.

Cecil Jones at 10:35AM on Feb 1st 2008

2. I loved her show. I hate to see it end!

Isaac at 9:10PM on Feb 1st 2008

3. never heard of the show, would not watch it anyway. she looks like the dead inside of her old self, VERY hard on the eyes!

Danny-D at 7:13AM on Feb 2nd 2008

4. I watched the show at times. I do think Star should stick to the court room, tv just "ain't" your thang. Just keeping it real.

gxn at 7:26AM on Feb 2nd 2008

5. When one door is closed, the Lord always opens a bigger & better door as long as we stay faithful to him. Star, the greatest thing my mother ever said to me before she passed was that she was proud of me. I'm extremely proud of your accomplishments. Keep looking toward the stars (hills) which cometh your help. Be Blessed!

John Little at 8:58AM on Feb 2nd 2008

6. ON THE REAL HAND MRS JONES HAS SOME TRUE ISSUES, MUCH TOO MUCH OF A TUDE ( WHEN IN PUBLIC ) BUT LETS LOOK AT THE BEGINING OF HER FORM ? A CHUBY BRITE YOUNG GAL, WHO DOSE BECOME OF ALL THINGS AN ATTORNEY ? THEN A HOST ? THESE EAGOS ARE A BIT MUCH , AND A GIRL CAN LOSE HER SOFTNESS ! WHICH IT HAS DONE WITH MRS JONES !LADY FIRST, AS IN LADYS BEFOR GENTLEMEN !WHAT WE ARE SAYING IS BE A WOMAN YET A SMART WOMEN ! ANY OTHER ROAD FOLKS QUESTION YOUR PREFRENCE !

GEEEMARSH@AOL.COM at 9:03AM on Feb 2nd 2008

7. I loved the show!! I hated the way Barbara Walters fired her, but loved that Star shocked everyone and left on her terms. BRAVO. I loved Star's show on Court TV. It was informative, on point and gave all sides even though sometimes Star was a little too opinionated. That may have been why she was dismissed. But that is Star...she was raised thinking she is a STAR and she acts like that and gives her opinion very strongly and very opinionated. But most of the time she is on point.

Mssylady at 9:19AM on Feb 2nd 2008

8. I m shocked at the shows' cancellation. Star Jones is brillamt and her show was reality/actuality 100%. Is that not what TRU-TV is suppose to be about. Then on the other hand, if Star had money like Oprah, she would not be cancelled. Star is much better than Oprah.

Rosalie Haynes at 9:33AM on Feb 2nd 2008

9. I have no idea why- but her show just did not appeal to me; I found myself watching Trutv all day, and as soon as Star came on I turned. I guess I had gotten used to court case coverings, and just didn't want to hear some one-persons opinion about anything. Coupled with I've NEVER been a Star Jones fan.

Niecy at 9:54AM on Feb 2nd 2008

10. White women in particular are extremely uncomfortable around successful, intelligent beautiful physically fit successfully married black women (married to successful black men)- it upsets them. White folks can only relate to flawed black women. Whoopi knows she needs a stylist; but she also needs her job even more. When Star Jones husband decides that their pretend heterosexual married life is over and he finally announces publicly that he's divorcing Star in favor of his muscle bound lover man; then and only then will Star be successful once again in the eyes of Prime time. Even Halle was more of media darling when she lamented over how she was such a helpless victim (when she was legally married to handsome and successful black men), which all of black America knew was such BS. But now she's with a white man (a.k.a. her baby daddy = mother not good enough to marry) and everything is just peachy?
We need our own networks (not that BET insult), they have theirs we need to be focusing on ours (eventually they will COPY because they always do that's how white folks getdown). We all know that white America doesn't give a flying cow chip about anyone but themselves. WAKE-UP BLACK AMERICA! Support black enterprise.

Leigh D. at 9:58AM on Feb 2nd 2008

11. I LIKE STAR, BUT THAT SHOW WAS NO GOOD. FIRST, SHE INTERUPTED HER GUEST TOO MUCH BY ANSWERING THE QUESTION POSED TO DIRECTLY TO THEM. SHE TALKED ABOUT HERSELF TOO MUCH AND OFFERED FAKE EMPATHY TO JUST ABOUT EVERY TOPIC SHE WAS COVERING. ON ONE SHOW, SHE HAD SOME BIG COUNTRY SINGER ON(MALE) AND SHE JUST WENT ON AND ON ABOUT HOW MUCH OF A BIG FAN SHE WAS NAD HOW SHE LISTENED TO HIS MUSIC EVER SINCE. PLEASE. SHE LOOK FAKE AND NOW HAS TO ACT IT TO KEEP UP WITH THAT NEW IMAGE.

Richard at 10:05AM on Feb 2nd 2008

12. Not at all surpised, but, she was so snooty on this show, I knew it would not last.

Jared at 10:09AM on Feb 2nd 2008

13. Well, I don't think there's anything about Star that is a threat to Barbara Walters or any other accomplished white or black person. Yes, she's a lawyer, but those come a dime a dozen. She's nothing more than a legal Omarosa, stretching her 15 minutes too thin! I think she needs to work on her attitude and presentation. She comes off fake and arrogant for no visible or any other reason from what I can tell. Don't get me started on Alice.

Charden at 10:23AM on Feb 2nd 2008

14. i liked her show. it was honest and she expressed her mind without fear. although too much britney coverage, it was a good platform for her 'view'.

KEN at 10:25AM on Feb 2nd 2008

15. i thought the show was surprisingly good. i liked the way she spoke her mind. although way too much britney coverage, and too hollywood for tru tv, it was honest!

KEN at 10:25AM on Feb 2nd 2008

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