Chicago Journo Refuses to Take 'No' for an Oprah Answer
Everyone seems to think the character played by Maya Rudolph on NBC’s new sitcom Up All Night is based on Oprah Winfrey. Everyone, that is, except Rudolph and her SNL pal Emily Spivey, who created the show.
In a playful article headlined “Ava, Oprah. Oprah, Ava,” Chicago Tribune reporter Christopher Borrelli begs to differ. Evidently, Rudolph is tired of the comparisons, because her transcribed answer to his re-stated Question #2 is anything but sitcom-funny:
“Maybe you misunderstood me–completely, actually.
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in