In Case You Missed It: How To Get Away With Murder Series Premiere

Screenwriter and producer Shonda Rhimes may have another hit on her hands with ABC’s new legal drama How To get Away With Murder, which premiered last night.

How To Get Away With Murder stars Oscar nominee Viola Davis, 49, as a pop psychology law professor who compensates for her repressed sexual tension by intimidating her best law students.

Thursday was also the season 4 premiere of 44-year-old Rhimes’s hit TV series Scandal, starring Kerry Washington. Two back-to-back TV shows starring strong, independent black women was apparently too much for a bigoted People magazine staffer to stand.

The staffer tweeted the following jab at Davis — and, by extension, Rhimes — on People’s Twitter account during the premiere. The tweet was quickly deleted according to my loyal reader @ShirlzRene.

It seems the NY Times isn’t the only media outlet taking pot shots at Rhimes’ spectacular success.

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Gigi26

People mag tried it. We ain’t with the bullshyt anymore. Anywhoo I heard this show was good, I was watching my sprite show Parenthood so i’ll have to catch this tonite. I for one am glad scripted series are back cuz I’m really tired of the reality bs, even though its scripted
http://www.twitter.com/kabyeyou KABYEYOU

That show was pretty good.
Blanche Devereaux

They apologized too lol smh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPIs6REdG2Q datsmdubya2u

Thanks for the video Sandy i missed this last night.. Authorities in Paris France say they have no plans to investigate attack on KimK….. They told zmt “you Americans care about stunts like that. But we dont”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPIs6REdG2Q datsmdubya2u

Oh so whatever role Viola Davis plays she’ll always be a maid to them. :rollseyes:
http://srchronicles.wordpress.com/ LifeCHANger

I liked the show for the most part. Had a nigga kinda confused tho. That one girl has an impeccable weave game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgpRw9tiuM bnatural

I’ve added two shows into my weekly line-up….

This one and Blackish…..
lovezoe

That gay scene though, wow. Holding nothing back in prime time. It was good. Interested to see how the ending came about. Did teach out them up to it, or did they do it on their own. I first thought it was part of the final exam.
https://m.soundcloud.com/bernadette-giacomazzo/momma-dee-i-deserve?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_cam MisTaken: Loyal reader :champ: and your pastor’s #1 prayer warrior :pray:

Sneaks byke in .. Somebody hurry up and point me in the edges comment post before it’s gone
I’ll read it later
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

fugg them pinched-faced, skeletor bishes! Viola went to Julliard! yall workin in print and hatin ’cause YO A$$ aint kind, smart, or important enough to be on anybody’s tv or movie screen! FOH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

Taken, it’s in the Lamar Sally post ( :crying1: )…start around numero 1 2 0
inter_loop

The People magazine hate boils down to one thing; and that thing I’m talking about is jealousy.

We know the tricks. Stop getting make at the intellectual competitiveness.
https://m.soundcloud.com/bernadette-giacomazzo/momma-dee-i-deserve?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_cam MisTaken: Loyal reader :champ: and your pastor’s #1 prayer warrior :pray:

@IS :fistbump:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

Jealousy and envy looks so good on them

Think about how low in life you have to feel to font those feelings IN PRINT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

inter-loop! i posted a link for you today! (it’s something positive that “we” can be proud of and encouraged by)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4itWGptNruE
luVn_liFe…

viola looks great in that still
inter_loop

Nancy Drew thanks! I’m a budding rose thorn and it feels good to be here!
https://m.soundcloud.com/bernadette-giacomazzo/momma-dee-i-deserve?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_cam MisTaken: Loyal reader :champ: and your pastor’s #1 prayer warrior :pray:

The Lotd knew to keep me working today cause the way these jokes lined up…
@Dub Chan: Don’t worry me and VDOT will create a story of what happened when you met until you log in Tues.
And you will log in. Or else WE RIOT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

i’m still pretty new here too iloop, but you should be fine as long as you don’t run afoul of the Pink Box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

luVn_liFe… says:

viola looks great in that still
Yes she does
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection says:

i’m still pretty new here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

viola looks great in that still
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but doesn’t she Luvie! by contrast, by the time most of ‘them’ hit just TWENTY-nine, they got a face full of poison and snake skin
http://srchronicles.wordpress.com/ LifeCHANger

@MisTaken…..e-riot and loot all yall want. Come Monday, Dub gonna be busy talking to a man about a dog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

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back to you! i have not been on here a whole year yet DTTS! now quit harrassing the newbies and go pick on someone of your own tenure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

NOt if’n she’en satisfied!
I’m just joshing yall
https://m.soundcloud.com/bernadette-giacomazzo/momma-dee-i-deserve?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_cam MisTaken: Loyal reader :champ: and your pastor’s #1 prayer warrior :pray:

@Chan I meant if she couldn’t log in on Tuesday due to…. The PANK box Eva Baby Morse Code
Now get from round here and work on YA man Kegels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

harrassing

<–my face in real life when folks throw that word around

Then I school them that its not harassment if you don't say anything
luVn_liFe…

by contrast, by the time most of ‘them’ hit just TWENTY-nine, they got a face full of poison and snake skin :
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YES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

@Sandra, thank you for fixing the link! “merci”
JerseyGirl68

Shonda Rhimes and her shows give me the creeps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

26
luVn_liFe…

likely story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

Thing
Merci

I know about 6 french sayings, and I tie them together to sound like I can flow :crying1: LMAO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

…and on THAT note
msarcher

Hi, haven’t watched yet, just wanted to thank you for the comments in the Sherri post. Btw…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

Be nice LuvLife

sha-creep
^^^from that old song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection says:

…and on THAT note
YEW Best not be trying to accuse me yet AGANE of something that I know not whatchew talmbout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

I brought some frens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

Them the cats from MJ’s Who’s Bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

you’re a nut case! but nobody said anything to you.

*sigh* anyway, let me pack up and geaux!

Sandra, iloop, DTTS, and Luvie… have a wonderful weekend!
Kanyade

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. People magazine can kick rocks. Viola will still rise. #bowdown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRALyMDoCBw&sns=em Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection :cool:

Oh! DTTS, check out the link in #15. (seems that, against all odds, you ended up with a brainy kid, so if this is something that might interest him I know you’ll be all over it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S8jrHDNQVE&list=HL1365174233 <–Doesn't Talk To Strangers

*ignores you real hard*
http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/db78ef2b213fd6958c1aa6773fe9a6dc?s=80 jeniefrumdabloc

I am here for Viola
scorpio

Kanyade says:

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. People magazine can kick rocks. Viola will still rise. #bowdown
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“And Still I Rise”

Maya’s word ringing louder than ever now.
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The Neelys have filed for divorce
sassyshe

I havent seen it as yet, I tivoed it but I told you guys these sprites are mad that Shonda is not only a female but a black female who is at the top of her game and has only had the kind of success that Aaron Spelling, Josh Weadon and Ryan Murphy has consistenly had
lovezoe

UF- that’s sad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPIs6REdG2Q datsmdubya2u

MisTaken: Loyal reader and your pastor’s #1 prayer warrior says:

Sneaks byke in .. Somebody hurry up and point me in the edges comment post before it’s gone
I’ll read it later

Nancy Drew (fka IsThisThingOn) has entered into witness protection says:

Taken, it’s in the Lamar Sally post …start around numero 1 2 0

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something must’ve happen before that..thats what i wanna read
MisUnderstood

The hate is real in white America. FYI, the you is smart, you is important line isn’t from The Help. It’s from the movie where she had a son & they were fighting the school system. Can’t think of the name right now.
nybrn2

Wheeeew chile….Viola’s “boyfriend” was fine aka Foooooine!! Runs off and googles him!!
EyesofScorpio

MisUnderstood says:
FYI, the you is smart, you is important line isn’t from The Help.

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yes it is.
pointhimout

So I should get in the habit of snaggin’ and snippin’ screen shots? I saw the People mag tweet and thought ‘wow, are they referring to her role in the help?’ You can tell a lot of times these brands like people, paramount tv, etc., have a 20 something behind the scene doing the social networking.

It was a decent show. Shonda’s shows are all pretty much the same, but once you find a formula that works, stick with it. I’d watch this one over Scandal. I can’t get past that same silly OMG look that stays on Kerry’s face most episodes. And her awkward walk. I still say Gabrielle Union as Olivia Pope would have been cancelled long ago, but not a fan of Scandal at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2SQh007k6U missyJ

ica. FYI, the you is smart, you is important line isn’t from The Help. It’s from the movie where she had a son & they were fighting the school system. Can’t think of the name right now.

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No ma’am. It is from the Help….She always told the white girl that because her mama wasn’t shat and didn’t love her.

Ioono if I’m outraged by the comment. Ifn I saw Jaleel White in a role I’m waiting for him to say Did I do that?

Tia and Tamera Go home Roger

Mary Kate and Ashley you got it dude

Some references just stick with you and define you for your entire career.
MisUnderstood

You’re right MissyJ, I forgot that part.

I also get the 2nd part of what you’re saying but those shows have play for yrs. The help was a movie, statement was said a few times. Why couldn’t they remember something else she said from her other movies. Just plain ignant
MisUnderstood

And shonda rhimes did not produce this show. Some guy named Pete did
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Created by Peter Norwalk. 3 exec producers one of which is Shonda Rhimes Close enough.
MisUnderstood

See that’s why she’s getting picked on by Times. Don’t claim this one Shonda, just collect your money silently & let Pete deal with the BS
http://www.allthingsfabandfly.com All Things Fab and Fly

Does Grey ‘s Anatonmy still come on? Because that’s also her show. So she should have 3 in a row on Thursday night. She is so inspiring for a black woman.
http://twitter.com/SayItaIntSoJoe8 Atypical

I liked the show. Scandal was good but not everything like usual…

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