Tisha Campbell.
Nicole Weingart/NBCFew people understand the importance and impact of a good sitcom like this Tisha Campbell.
After all, the 55-year-old actress became an instant icon Martin – where she starred as Gina for five seasons from 1992 to 1997 – and later appeared on shows like ABC’s My wife and children and BETs Real Husbands of Hollywood.
So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Campbell was the natural fit George LopezGlenda Brenda, on NBC’s Tuesday, April 30, Season 2 finale Lopez vs. Lopez.
“I loved being on this show,” Campbell said exclusively Us weekly about the experience. “I loved working with George. I haven’t had the opportunity to work with George in years.”
Campbell noted that Lopez, 63, played a cameo role Real husbands back then, but they didn’t appear on screen together. This time, she called it “a dream” to share a story with the comedian.
“He’s so quick on his feet,” she said of Lopez. “You have to be quick with him. The adlibs will come, and you have to be ready. He’s just phenomenal.”
Looking at the larger television landscape, Campbell expressed her gratitude that sitcoms are so popular Lopez vs. Lopez, which were once an integral part of radio broadcasts, still exist.
“It’s comfortable,” she said. “The whole family can see it. Who doesn’t want to laugh after the day is over?”
Campbell made it clear that she has a bit of a guilty pleasure in watching herself – but expressed her optimism about the future of the genre in which she cut her teeth.
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“I also love a good reality show,” she emphasized. “I am not against reality shows. But sometimes you can feel like, “I didn’t want to see what these people were doing.” While you’re watching a sitcom, you just laugh and it’s a good feeling. I’m glad the genre is coming back.”
If anyone knows about the ups and downs of the television industry, it’s Campbell.
“I’ve seen this business change many times,” she explained. “I think I went through five strikes. Every time it changes. You just have to recreate and recreate. People have a need for the things we consider nostalgic. There’s still a need to feel good.”
The season finale of Lopez vs. Lopez airs Tuesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.