The cast of a new BET+ original recently celebrated their show with a special screening.

Ms. Pat Show

Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty

“The Ms. Pat Show”, based on Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams’ life and memoir that includes her going from a former convicted felon to a suburban mom and stand-up comedian, premiers exclusively today on the service and the show’s cast and crew marked the occasion at New York’s Crosby hotel with friends and family.

Ms. Pat Show

Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty

The intimate affair that followed COVID-19 safety protocols including social distancing requirements, allowed guests to watch episodes of “The Ms. Pat Show” followed by a Q&A with Ms. Pat and J. Bernard Calloway, moderated by BET+’s EVP and Head of Streaming, Devin Griffin.

Ms. Pat Show

Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty

“The Ms. Pat Show” cast includes J. Bernard Calloway who plays Ms. Pat’s husband, Tami Roman who was absent from the screening as Pat’s “struggle of a sister”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZWozVL8xI/

and Theodore Barnes, Briyana Guadalupe, and Vince Swann as Pat’s kids.

Variety previously reported that Ms. Pat Williams executive produces in addition to starring with executive producing from Imagine Television’s Brian Grazer and Samie Kim Falvey as well as Lee Daniels, Marc Velez, and Pam Williams via Lee Daniels Entertainment

“This is the type of show I wish I had growing up – raw, funny, and honest,” Daniels said in a statement about the show. “Ms. Pat and Jordan Cooper are magic together. We are thrilled that Lee Daniels Entertainment and BET are working together for the first time. Historic!”

See more photos from the Ms. Pat show screening below.

 

You May Also Like

Girl receives flu shot at outdoor free clinic

This week in politics, the vibes are messy, alarming, and straight-up confusing. From late night TV being snatched off the air to vaccine policies getting hijacked, it’s giving “WTF is going on?” Let’s break down the headlines everyone’s talking about inside. First Amendment on the Chopping Block Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has been pulled from ABC, and Stephen Colbert’s show? Cancelled completely. The official line is murky, but the bigger picture is loud. Free speech is being tested under the Trump administration. While Trump once said he’d “honor” the First Amendment, recent moves suggest he’s working off a remix version that only benefits him. Case in point? The Guardian reports his $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times. A judge already tossed it out, saying Trump’s claims about “false content” violated federal rules. Still, the fact that these lawsuits and cancellations keep happening has people questioning the future of free expression in America. CDC Shake-Up Sparks Health Concerns Meanwhile, over at the CDC, things are getting political fast. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has basically turned the agency upside down, firing all 17 members of the vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with appointees that include vaccine skeptics. On top of that, the CDC director is out, high-level staffers are resigning, and decisions about vaccine safety are suddenly more about politics than science. Public health leaders are calling this move dangerous, saying it dismantles independent oversight just when Americans need clarity most. According to California’s government website, they are one of the few states pushing back on the federal government’s stance. California, Washington, and Hawaii aren’t taking it lying down. The states have formed an alliance pushing back on the feds, promising to keep vaccine guidance rooted in science, safety, and transparency. Their health officers are reviewing guidelines from trusted medical groups like the AAP and ACOG to ensure communities still have access to clinically recommended vaccines. Trump & Xi Meet About US TikTok’s Next Chapter And then there’s TikTok. After years of “will they, won’t they?” drama, Trump announced that he and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping approved a deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations. According to BBC, the plan reportedly hands control to a group of U.S. investors, sidestepping a shutdown. Trump called the call with Xi “productive” on Truth Social, and even, teased a face-to-face meetup at the APEC summit in South Korea this fall. From free speech battles to vaccine wars and TikTok drama, this week in politics has us all asking the same thing: WTFGO?

Global Grind