The UNTOLD Truth About UPN Sitcom Eve | She Got Offered Her Own Show Without Any Acting Experience?

[@jaymillymills]

She actually did well for no experience

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes she did bcuz she was really just being herself. I used to ❤ that show.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Awesome show! R.I.P. to Natalie-Desselle Reid. Still can’t believe she’s gone.😔 The same cancer that took actor Chadwick Boseman that same year just four months before her passing.

[@kerry-j4m]

AGREED.She was so young too,53 yrs old.

[@jbuggggg]

cant believe that adorable little cutie passed on. i could watch a show with her in a supporting role just to enjoy her vibe

[@trnigyul]

I always found that Eve having her own sitcom was so random but in a good way, I never got into the show but was happy to see her face on TV.

[@Winnib7479]

I totally DISAGREE with those so called critics. EVE was a very funny show and Eve as well as the entire cast were excellent comedic actors. I even recorded episodes to watch them again. I'm assuming the critics were not able to relate to the context of the show. 🤷‍♀️ The sitcom can be seen on the Cleo Network as well.

[@rodb66]

Thank you.

[@shayprince6866]

I recorded them too. This was such a good show.

[@shanb4520]

I loved this show! Watching it now on Tubi!

[@RoseanneSeason7]

It's also on the black tv network channel 365 which is on antenna tv

[@matxalenc8410]

When I see Eve in interviews, she always seems so sincere. I always love that about her.

[@beaniegee5129]

RIP Natalie Desselle Reid

[@nicolesherman8974]

Shout to Missy for the theme song! Also, Eve’s name being Shelley was strange lmao

[@lexcbaybee]

As a kid, I wondered why they did that! I remember telling my dad I didn’t even know there were black people named that and he laughed for days 😂😂😂😂

[@niabelizaire3596]

When I was a kid, I always found that weird too.

[@amb0724]

I was grown, and I thought it was weird😅

[@lrs1519]

I still think it’s weird. This show and the Cosby show was so crazy to me.

[@eyesonthepiescc]

Eve should have done it herself. Missy's was average. Half & Half was the best.

[@sshoami]

One of my favorites..Still watch the reruns to this day

[@Onyx765]

Eve, Half&Half and Girlfriends are always my most watched reruns of the classic UPN shows

[@sshoami]

@@Onyx765 yep

[@Quan1993]

Back when tv was good and you couldn’t wait for that next episode.

[@mrwrightdaughtr]

So True

[@undercover656]

💯

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Exactly

[@QMusicSTL]

I know ppl were confused about the show name being "Eve" but her name was Shelly. I use to say remember the Bill Cosby had the Cosby show but the characters were the Huxtables. As well the the Steve Harvey show and his name was Steve Hightower. It happens. Happy you broke down the reason here.

[@brandonbates9259]

Let's keep going lol Just like it was the "Jamie Foxx show" but his name was Jamie King on the show

[@Tiajones333]

Yup

[@darrylcarter3691]

@@brandonbates9259 and don’t forget “Martin” where the character’s name was Martin Payne, but his real name is Martin Lawrence.

[@lucindajones701]

The Wayans Brothers Show. Shawn and Marlon Williams

[@DukestillTippin]

that’s so raven was one as well her name was raven baxter

[@princessamani]

The critics were going too hard on eve for no reason

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

I agree

[@indigo8709]

Absolutely

[@Onyx765]

RIGHT! It was literally one of the best black-led sitcoms next to Girlfriends and Half&Half and had such great production quality like The Game

[@KrisBryant99]

I mean it was a boring show for the most part 😅

[@notaytguru8214]

They always do. Regular people are watching TV, not Harvard film majors 🙄

[@NaturallyMarMar]

*'EvE' is one of my favorite TV shows!*

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2.

[@ReadLoveListen]

I used to love this show and was mad when it was cancelled.

[@DollFaceox]

Eve did it right by progressing… from a stripper… to a rapper… to actress… to a multi billionaire’s wife step/ mother. Well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Facts 💯

[@indigo8709]

I'm happy for Eve, she's one of my favorite female rappers and had all of her albums

[@DoMeDoMyNDoI3490]

You forgot television host

[@kerry-j4m]

Yeah,she kept progressing through out her life. Believe it or not some military women also become strippers to augment their income,it's usually the lower enlisted ( E-1-thru-E-4 ) it's against the military's rules tho.

[@bigdaddyromeo9631]

Amd mother they have a child together

[@cutandgo]

Eve has immense talent. I loved the show.

[@beaniegee5129]

The Eve theme song never gets old

[@starlettawilliams93]

It's a whole club banger lol

[@tayoshane3345]

I’m surprised of the critics comments, I though the acting was good the punchlines landed each time. This show was everything to me and had me waiting for the next episode

[@ayanamarietv]

It’s so funny that the show is called Eve but her name was Shelly😂😂🫶🏼 I loved this show BADDDD!😭😭 Can you do “All of us” next? I’m interested to know why Elise left

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Funny you should ask about All of Us. You should probably tune in Wednesday then.😉

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment3:20 boom 🤯💥.

[@jayvandyke2972]

She had problems with lisaraye she was getting paid more than her

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I didn't catch on to that when the show was out. The show was good to me so I could care less lol. I use to think the name Shelley didn't suit her.

[@bigdaddyromeo9631]

UPN went from all black Network to all white Network as soon as they use all the black shows to get ratings for the network

[@Onyx765]

Stupid ass CW

[@alysssabear]

💯

[@GameLover-pz5zc]

UPN didn't become an "all white network" until it merged with the WB into the CW.

[@Fadingroses19]

🙄

[@jayvandyke2972]

The WB?UPN merge was coming

[@prestonpfeiffer]

I was sick all weekend and this was the only thing I wanted to watch for some reason. Rip Natalie DeSalle,this was my show ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BR1AN]

This show was everything to me. ❤

[@justhearmeout]

Met Eve several years ago on a few occasions. I can say that she is a class act with no sense of entitlement. I am truly happy she found her "happily ever after." She has a good spirit and deserves it.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Good 4 her, I'm happy 4 her too. She seems like "good people" & tfs that.

[@cindeed4422]

Eve was still raw and trying to find herself like many rappers turned actors did early on.

[@latoshiaguffin6594]

It’s on Tubi!! I still watch it!

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Tfs that.

[@nobodycares7233]

Same!!! Finishing up the 3rd & final season. Brian Hooks is my fave!!

[@nwsmgquis]

This was a underrated show glad to get this!

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2 and I didn't know about the show when it 1st came out back n the day. But once I caught on to it, I was hooked I ❤ it.

[@nwsmgquis]

@@juliemcdaniel499 good show

[@twiggalloway1]

I loved this show!!! Eve did a great job acting and the cast was great!

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes they were.

[@aderonx]

Do you remember the episode where DMX played the tatooist? RIP DMX 🙏🏿

[@juliemcdaniel499]

No I don't bcuz there were alot of episodes I missed. Gonna go look that up rn & tfs that👍

[@princemastaking]

Juicy Pop you know I love your channel. I've had the biggest crush on Eve since 99. And for her to get her own sitcom, was outstanding. Also the show ended with JT and Nick inside of JT's girlfriend's closet. While playing R Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet". Shout out to the cast R.I.P. Natalie Desselle Reed 🕊💐🙏

[@Blknamor]

I enjoyed Eve and use too look fwd to seeing it on UPN 😅

[@lrs1519]

I used to watch this every Monday. Aw take me back to high school.

[@shay_lah]

RIP to my birthday twin Natalie Desselle ❤

[@casandrakelly]

All seasons are on Tubi as well 🙌🏽

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Tfs that but I would ❤ to have my own copy on DVD. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@DsCompilations]

Thank you!

[@BGM2095]

I love this show, now that I’m an adult I really love it! Would have loved to see Bumper Robinson he was so fine!!

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I just commented the same damn thing. Yes Lord he was fine AF & I remember his acting chops on A Different World so I wonder why he wasn't selected.

[@kdot9196]

She actually had great comedic timing and presence for someone with a background in rap.

[@brandonbates9259]

"Who drunk my got damn apple juice!!" lol

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I think it was bcuz she was just being herself, natural.

[@United_by_sports1996]

Damn eve still fine asf 25 years later man ❤

[@KAiTiEKAKES]

eve was also on hbo max for a while! i was only like 4-5 when the show came out so that was the first i’d heard of it and i was surprised i didnt know more about it like shows like girlfriends

[@Leslie-x9x]

Whatever happened to Brian Hooks?🤔...found his movie "Nothin' 2 Lose" funny as hell back in the day

[@brandonbates9259]

I like that movie too but "3 strikes" was my favorite movie by him lol He's definitely underrated

[@Tiajones333]

​@brandonbates9259 yup

[@Tiajones333]

Yup

[@prettynblue]

I know right. Brian Hooks is a legend when it comes to hood comedy, whether it's movies or TV shows 😂

[@jaicbacote3494]

It always feels like every show’s 1st season is bad 😂 Eve is still one of my fav shows. I’m still mad it ended on a cliffhanger 🙄

[@jayvandyke2972]

It was low ratings and The CW wanting more white shows

[@brandonbates9259]

Upn had some serious issues lol cause a majority of those good shows ended on a Cliffhanger. "Moesha" "One on "One", "Half & Half" "All of us"

[@AuthorMarcAvery]

Been waiting on this one! 😎

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

More to come!

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment1:36 indeed.

[@rhondawilliams8155]

The show was funny. Enjoyed watching. Thanks Eve

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Same

[@thediaryofamusicfreak]

This was my show back in the day! loved loved loved it! E-V-E!

[@LimelightBoy0121]

The theme was everything

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2 baby & when it finally comes out on DVD, I will buy it in a heartbeat lol.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

​@@LimelightBoy0121Yes I agree 👍

[@thediaryofamusicfreak]

@@juliemcdaniel499 me too! It’s not available for streaming here in the uk 🥲

[@jheagunz]

I loved this. I was thinking about this the other day.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I LOVED this show!! I wish they'd release a series boxset because I'd buy it. It was so funny. Eve has very good comedic timing, and everyone had great chemistry together! I doubt they'll ever release all the episodes for purchase, so I'm scared it'll eventually become lost media.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I was just commenting the same dangon thing. I'll buy it in a heartbeat.

[@Bdaychick]

This is still one of my comfort shows ❤❤❤ the cast had such great chemistry and I wish it went on for a few more seasons!!! That’s theme song is still a HIT

[@sugaslimm6329]

Tubi has the seasons on there but idk what those critics were talking about but Eve was pretty good...diverse, funny, showed male & female perspectives when it came to dating, the dating scene, marriage, etc. RIP to Natalie Desselle Reid I absolutely luved her in BAPS & How To Be A Player 🥰

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Those critics were probably not relatable.

[@Tiajones333]

Eve don't have anything to do with the show being canceled because when 2 channels merch they cancel a lot of black shows

[@starlettawilliams93]

The theme song always had me ready to get up and dance! For two seconds I will forget its a whole them song for a comedy show

[@darnelmarsh12989]

I was hoping to did a video on this show! I love when you have extra fun facts about the show and the cast! Love this channel thanks! Keep them coming!

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Yay! Thank you!

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment2:51 wow 😲😳.

[@mika2885]

My absolute favorite show! I bought the entire season on Amazon prime and watch it all the time. It was a very good show. I just hate that it was only 3 seasons

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I didn't know somebody was selling it. Do they have all the seasons or just some?

[@mika2885]

@@juliemcdaniel499 they have all 3 seasons!!! Its kinda expensive in my opinion but thats the only show I watch back to back lol

[@brandonpage7087]

Damn, knowing that Natalie Desselle was 53, when passing away in 2020, makes me feel old as dirt!!! I know it's been 20 years, since the show's premiere, but just doesn't feel like it's been that long! R.I.P. Natalie!!!

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I know right. I didn't realize it's been that long whew time flies.

[@DeeNice681]

It was a really solid show!

[@juliemcdaniel499]

It really was & their chemistry was on point.

[@msjohnson1816]

Im watching Eve now and i love it, its hilarious, great actors and writers.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes it is, funny af.

[@courtnocase]

Chip fields has coached so many stars ❤❤❤

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Really, who?

[@LexxiiTHEDIVAA]

It was also on Tubi too

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Omg, he was also Grey's anatomy and went on to Station 19 ❤. He STILL look good. Married to Miranda Bailey 😊

[@juliemcdaniel499]

He's been married for 4eva, good 4 him.

[@ADyani6]

I just watched all seasons last month! I loved that show 😁

[@MRJLS15]

I enjoyed eve show so much 😊

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2 lol.

[@empresslonnie1love391]

I loved this show . Shout out to Eve

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Same

[@Fytyaga]

I think it’s still on Tubi. I watched the whole series with my roommate over Christmas break and it brought me so much nostalgia.

[@moses1923]

I loved this show I just watched all 3 seasons on Tubi

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I keep seeing comments about it being on Tubi & I'ma bout to do the same, tfs.

[@rainhas.7095]

This show was awesome! Why the harsh critique? I loved the cast.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

The critics were probably not relatable. And also at the time black television was blowing up & they prob didn't like that either.

[@Meeshee57]

I didn’t think Eve was a great actress, but the show was fun and entertaining! Networks are always cancelling shows that portray us well. SMH.

[@jayvandyke2972]

The CW didn't want that image

[@Tiajones333]

Keep up the amazing work love your channel

[@michellejorden1539]

He was her boyfriend in barber shop too

[@Cooljohn760]

Those Critics who made those reviews can GTH. This show was good and very funny.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes the hell it was. Those critics wasn't probably relatable aka didn't know or understand "the culture".

[@nkotbsouth]

💯

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Thank you for this video. Can we please get reviews on the following underrated shows: For Your Love Half & Half All Of Us Everybody Hates Chris Lincoln Heights

[@nicolesherman8974]

She already did half and half.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@nicolesherman8974 That’s right

[@YISHYAWO]

The episode when the guys thought donovan was gay🤣🤣🤣

[@jayvandyke2972]

He looked gay

[@Tiajones333]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@prettynblue]

I remember when this show first aired when I was in 2nd grade. Us little girls really went back to school talking about this show like we knew something lol 😂. We all loved and looked up to Eve especially since we were all from Philly so it was just cool to see someone from our hometown on TV ☺

[@Asukenick]

I wish they could bring this but I don't think they will. Especially since Natalie passed. It wouldn't be the same without her.

[@beezy22]

Eve:UPN Monday Night Classic……Critics didn’t like the show, but I enjoyed watching Eve The Series because it was hilarious and too funny lol……Still to this day, Eve was done dirty and never got a proper series finale…..UPN (now the CW network) has had a habit of getting rid of good shows through the years……Thank goodness that Eve the series is now on Tubi and HBO Max……RIP Natalie Desselle-Reid…..

[@durandparkerjr9502]

I had thee biggest crush on Eve 😍

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes she was a cutie with swag lol.

[@Sally-q9p]

Watched this show as a teen and still watch it. Eve,great rapper,i felt was trying too hard to find her "funny". Natalie' s character (S.I.P)was just natural. So was Brian hooks' character,just 5:00 funny. Donovan character as well.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Really, I didn't see that I thought she was natural. What made it seem like to you she was trying too hard?

[@Sally-q9p]

In the 1st season,she was having trouble landing the jokes, whenever she was in a scene with Natalie's character or Brian hooks' character. She improved over the seasons

[@juliemcdaniel499]

@@Sally-q9p oh wow that's interesting. During the 1st season, I didn't know about her show at all. I heard about it as time went on. So now I'ma watch all seasons & see what your talking about. But tks 4 replying back👍

[@Sally-q9p]

No problem,just my two cents,I still watch it. Just to relieve my teenage years lol

[@juliemcdaniel499]

@@Sally-q9p yes & its absolutely nothing wrong with that👍

[@InTheGlow135]

My Mom and I loved this show!! They chose the perfect people for this show and Eve was an amazing lead!!

[@ChavaSaiRaa]

I still watch Eve on Tubi! One of my fav shows! RIP Natalie Deselle🤎💐🕊️

[@mayesmuse]

It’s also available to watch on Max

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Tfs

[@YeahmynameKiara]

So when I first heard of the Eve show I was wondering why was the show even coming out? All of a sudden Eve has a show her own or it’s like self titled. But I did like the cast I thought it was really interesting. And also Eve is really funny or comical. I would’ve loved to have seen more.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I definitely wanted to see more too.

[@tammyb6476]

I loved this show. I wanted more episodes.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2. I was shooketh when it went off air.

[@djkdosduhdjd5550]

Can you please do what happened to the group "anquette"

[@juliemcdaniel499]

What group?

[@djkdosduhdjd5550]

@@juliemcdaniel499 anquette. They had the 80s/90s hit that’s now circling around on tiktok called "I will always be there for you"

[@bmommyx2]

Thanks it was always one of my favorite shows. It’s too bad. They didn’t support it and it went away. I have to find it on reruns and rewatch it.

[@ejakaegypt]

Loved this show I always thought it was funny that the show was called Eve but Eve’s character name was Shelley

[@Onyx765]

True but I'm surprised no one ever questions why The Cosby Show has its name even tho the dude's name was Cliff lol

[@ejakaegypt]

@@Onyx765 I’m sure someone has, but probably not on this video cuz there’s no relevance to it here

[@Tiajones333]

I was so mad when this show got canceled and they cancel all the black shows at the same time plus I remember they did the same thing in the 90s shaking my head

[@juliemcdaniel499]

I was shooketh too about Eve bcuz I remember wondering where is her show at, wth. So in actuality they cut off shows in the 90's first before they cut off Eve, etc...

[@mwhitehead2759]

I used to love this show ❤

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2.

[@jayvandyke2972]

The WB/UPN merge hurt the black shows

[@Tiajones333]

Right

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes the hell it did.

[@EricaAsjaee]

I just rewatched , I was so pissed when I watched the last episode

[@taureanmay1411]

4:45 wow 😣😳🙀, I miss eve.

[@taureanmay1411]

5:20 love 💞😘 that show.

[@piinkkitt]

I used to love that show..

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Me 2.

[@cewe2003]

This was one of my mom’s favorite shows…and I will never forget the look on her face when she discover Eve was a rapper in real life lol. My mama was not into rappers or anything of the sort so she just couldn’t believe one of her favorite actresses was a rapper lol. God Rest Her Soul.

[@stats1233]

Series streams on Tubi as well

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice, though I never really watched the show.

[@Tiajones333]

I love this show the thing so never gets old Missy Elliott did her thing plus I always remember the episode Queen Latifah was on

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes the hell Missy did.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

She did VERY VERY WELL 😊.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

She really did. U Go Eve, good 4 her.

[@dontelindsey5846]

I love Natalie. She had a smart mouth 😂

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes the hell she did & so did Brian Hooks (real name). He stayed sarcastic & I ❤ it lol.

[@dontelindsey5846]

@@juliemcdaniel499 yes they were hilarious. Lol

[@monicafoster3593]

My favorite episode was when JT got into a fight and Shelly jumped in and handled BIDNESS! 😂😂😂 JT felt some kind of way! 🤣🤣🤣

[@gloriadarty6150]

Do jett jackson next

[@Tiajones333]

Yes

[@ashleyblk446]

The critics just didn’t like her and her background. She is amazing too this day

[@MsTwilightSpeaks]

The CW was the worse thing to happen to urban tv

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Exactly

[@chancest.thomas5160]

Jason George & Donovan ❤️ Neva heard of "Rock Me Baby"

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Neither have I. 😂

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment1:57 hmmm 🧐🤔.

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Neither have I lol.

[@quintonfauntleroy]

Thankfully I don’t pay any attention to “critics”. Eve was an amazing and interesting show!!!!!!!!!

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Loved this show

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Same

[@mochasmoment]

Why didn't they just allow her to play herself while the show was named after her?

[@slaygirljazari2820]

Back when Tv shows and the studio audience were the best thing i got into the classics