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The 54-year-old comic has struck a deal with WE TV for a new show tentatively titled 'Sinbad's Family Affair.'
"It's not your run-of-the-mill reality show. I'm looking at this medium to find ways to be creative. If done right, reality TV can be funny," he told Entertainment Weekly.
Sinbad joins the WE TV's lineup of family-oriented "docu-soaps" like Joan River's 'Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?,' which airs now; and Toni Braxton's 'Braxton Family Values,' which premieres in April.
"Sinbad's story is one of second chances. It's remarkable and heartwarming, but not without its drama, conflict and chaos," said John Miller, Senior Vice President of Develo
pment, WE TV. "This is a modern family that's reunited and they're dealing with the emotions and issues that come along with that. It's what viewers will see more of on WE TV, and women will be able to connect with this story and this family, either from their own experiences or those of people in their life."The series will focus on the Michigan-bred comic attempting rebuild his career while balancing life as a family man.
'Sinbad's Family Affair' will premiere on April 12 and air after 'Braxton Family Values.'
In 2010, Sinbad competed on the third season of Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice' and starred in a standup special for Comedy Central called, 'Sinbad: Where U Been.'
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By: cynthia on 2/16/2011 4:40PM
it is about time sinbad come back on the seen i have been waiting to hear from him again, he relly is a nice good comedian and i bet that having a t.v. show will help him get back to where he were.
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By: cg on 2/16/2011 5:37PM
Congratulations to Sinbad. Happy to see you back in front of a camera. I eagerly await seeing your show.
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By: "DimePiece" on 2/16/2011 6:38PM
YES, I will be interested in watching Sinbad's TV Series. I am not to please wit the New Black TV Series that be on now? The last time I seen Sinbad was on "The Apollo"? Now as far as Toni, she must be desperate for some $$$$$ with her past Bankruptcy. All I can see is DRAMA?
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By: David on 2/16/2011 6:43PM
We need more comedians like Sinbad. There are too many untalented foul mouth minstrels today who think using racial slurs and profanity is comedy.
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By: Gail on 2/17/2011 6:51AM
About time!!!!
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By: Pink on 2/17/2011 1:23PM
I love Sinbad....but oh NO....not another reality show!! Since Sinbad is one of my favorite comedians...I guess I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and wait to judge the show after it comes on.
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By: Mary on 2/17/2011 1:25PM
Great news for Sinbad! I hope this show is a huge success.
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By: schent on 2/17/2011 9:28PM
I love Sinbad and really enjoyed his comedy especially his live shows. He can take the most common thing (like going to MacDonalds) the most hilarious thing in the world. I will definitely watch and if he is true to form he will have us crying about the most mundane things. Best of luck to him.
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By: Wayting on 2/18/2011 2:00AM
Sinbad makes comedy so much fun. My favorite is his first HBO stand-up special shot at Morehouse. Now that’s comedy. I’ve watched it over and over. He really works hard for his money doing so many projects and festivals, and gives his best for his fans. He has my support all the way and I will definitely watch his new show.
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By: Renee Martin on 2/18/2011 4:39PM
Okay I get the Sinbad is a funny comedian but do we really need another useless reality show. This shows tape 100% of the time and air less than 1% of what record. They employ franhenbites and they are also heavily scripted.
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