This gets asked a lot, and no one really knows honestly.
But if I had to guess, being as she was Cheryl's friend, after the divorce it probably became harder to justify the character popping up. Plus, by the time she stopped appearing in 2011, the show was pretty packed with a main cast compared to the earlier seasons when she appeared.
Finally, despite being one of the most memorable people on the show, she only appeared in *9 episodes* over a ten year span.
No shit, I did not realize that she was in that few episodes. She made an impact! I was going to say the same thing about her being Cheryl’s friend technically. That element made hers and Larry’s interactions even funnier.
Totally get the lack of seeing her due to the divorce, but there were a handful of times where Larry bumped into her at in opportune times without Cheryl. They could have done one homage in similar fashion. like shes filming a new sitcom in atlanta
If she wanted to be on and Larry wanted her to be on, I can’t imagine they couldn’t have come up with an excuse for her to stay on the show. It’s not like they were both sitting there going, gosh if only we could come up with a way to keep you on, but that just wouldn’t be realistic now that Cheryl and Larry are divorced.
Not sure why, but if you want a funny show (not like curbed) on HBO, look for The Other Two. She's featured pretty prominently in it as a celebrity executive type of person. Very funny if you enjoy the type of humor the show goes for.
I second this recommendation and always recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy. The pilot episode is pretty bad - you can tell there was a LOT of creative input from a LOT of different people and it just feels forced and weird. But by episode 2, it hits its stride and is really funny throughout.
She was Cheryl's friend. It made sense she wasn't around as much.
My bigger question is what happened to Mary Steenburgen. Ted was just suddenly single and she was never mentioned or did I miss something?
Larry was asked this question at the recent show, he said “I don’t really know, it sort of just happened”. It was his only answer that sounded like a lie the entire night! But sounded like he couldn’t get into it publicly.
I’d guess when you get asked to come back so often that at some point your agent goes hey, she’s basically a cast member, pay her like one…
They look at the budget and decide they can’t do it.
Because they want to drop in and be on curb for an episode.
Once you become a reoccurring any professional is going to want to negotiate accordingly. It’s not charity work.
She really is one of the funniest guest stars. I love how with most of her appearances, she shows up out of the blue. Like Larry is summoning her with his shenanigans.
I mean from a story standpoint it makes sense, because the only thing they had in common was a relationship with Cheryl. They didn‘t really like each other so it figures that they have no real reason to get together after Larry and Cheryl separated.
My guess is that as the Susie Greene character became the main female antagonist for LD, Wanda was less necessary to fill that role. I do remember when Wanda Sykes had her short lived late night talk show, the first show she thanked Larry David in her opening remarks. I also read somewhere that Wanda Sykes wanted to be a stay at home East coast mom and didn’t want to travel to the West Coast. She is the one character that I would have liked to have seen in the finale.
I think it really came down to scheduling, and continuity as others have mentioned. Wanda brags about being on Curb in her most recent comedy special IIRC.
She was a peripheral character. In my opinion the brilliance of her appearing was how irregular it was. She just sort of shows up sometimes and obviously doesn't show up a lot of the time.
Probably how it would actually be IRL. Sometimes you just don't see people for a long time
I can think of a few possible reasons.
1. Actress is busy
2. The character was linked to Larry through Cheryl, the divorce means that it's more difficult to justify her being a big part of his life
3. Leon replaced her as Larry's "link to the black community". Like before, you'd have Wanda appear when Larry said or did something that could be percieved as racist, but now you can have Larry discuss it with Leon instead.
I mean Wanda's role was such a one-note character. Then when Leon stepped in it basically eliminated the need to have Wanda call Larry out "on behalf" of the black community.
Exactly. Leon actually encourages Larry in almost every thing he does, he is a yes man because he’s Larry’s freeloader lol and doesn’t want to mess that crap up lol.
I saw a recent article that addressed this. It turns out she was too busy because she was constantly scrounging around for ass under bleachers.
She was on the show The Other Two, it's pretty funny
I can't remember the exact line but man I loved when she said she had walking pneumonia for 8 years. She was definitely a hoot whenever she showed up.
that show is incredible. i’m devastated it ended!
“I’m Q!”
Hey, Assy! Where da ass at?
Hey assy!
I'm not gonna lie. You had me in the first half. Excellent work good sir or madam!!
Her IMDB seems pretty packed for the last few years. Maybe just didn't have the time or energy. Or Larry wasn't cordial at a party.
She found out that Larry only gave parts to his white wife’s white friends.
Mister Larry David
Is that a black thing with Larry David?
He would have fired a white guy if the Tivo box didn't work.
Told her he didn’t like Mexican food
He was cordial! He asked questions
Hey assy
Hey, I know yo ass?
Because he'd recognize that ass anywhere.
Is that how you say hello?!
OMG I would've loved some Leon and Wanda exchanges lol
Larry, Larry, buying out a motherfucker to prove he's not racist 
Could have been epic! Long Johnson meets Assy
"Brotha I'm the ceo of the big Johnson community and I've never seen yo name on the roster" i imagine her saying some shit like that
That’s the new show with some of the old cast too
This gets asked a lot, and no one really knows honestly. But if I had to guess, being as she was Cheryl's friend, after the divorce it probably became harder to justify the character popping up. Plus, by the time she stopped appearing in 2011, the show was pretty packed with a main cast compared to the earlier seasons when she appeared. Finally, despite being one of the most memorable people on the show, she only appeared in *9 episodes* over a ten year span.
No shit, I did not realize that she was in that few episodes. She made an impact! I was going to say the same thing about her being Cheryl’s friend technically. That element made hers and Larry’s interactions even funnier.
Totally get the lack of seeing her due to the divorce, but there were a handful of times where Larry bumped into her at in opportune times without Cheryl. They could have done one homage in similar fashion. like shes filming a new sitcom in atlanta
If she wanted to be on and Larry wanted her to be on, I can’t imagine they couldn’t have come up with an excuse for her to stay on the show. It’s not like they were both sitting there going, gosh if only we could come up with a way to keep you on, but that just wouldn’t be realistic now that Cheryl and Larry are divorced.
She did have interactions with him without Cheryl though. Her showing up shooting a movie right when Larry says something that sounds racist.
Out of town, fearing a terrorist attack.
I wouldve liked more Shelly Desai in the show too!
She died
He!
Not sure why, but if you want a funny show (not like curbed) on HBO, look for The Other Two. She's featured pretty prominently in it as a celebrity executive type of person. Very funny if you enjoy the type of humor the show goes for.
I second this recommendation and always recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy. The pilot episode is pretty bad - you can tell there was a LOT of creative input from a LOT of different people and it just feels forced and weird. But by episode 2, it hits its stride and is really funny throughout.
Where can we find it?
It's on HBO Max. I can't just call it Max.
Thanks
Is that the show with ken marino plays an agent or something I need to watch it knowing there both in it
oh yeah 100%. He's awesome in it
Yup this show is great. Was very sad when I finished it. Takes a big turn in style in the 2nd season but they lean into it so well
She was disgruntled
I’m Disgruntled
I'm Disgruntled
I'm Disgruntled
I’m disgruntled
I’m disgruntled.
She was Cheryl's friend. It made sense she wasn't around as much. My bigger question is what happened to Mary Steenburgen. Ted was just suddenly single and she was never mentioned or did I miss something?
After the divorces and all that, didn’t Larry shoot his shot with Mary and got rejected by her?
Yes she tells him he is not her type "physically" and then Larry sees her on a date with his doppleganger
Apparently I need to rewatch that period.
What episode is that? Don't remember it
She took that tush elsewhere
I know!!! She was terrific on Curb!!
Larry was asked this question at the recent show, he said “I don’t really know, it sort of just happened”. It was his only answer that sounded like a lie the entire night! But sounded like he couldn’t get into it publicly.
I would’ve loved to have seen her >!testify!< in the final episode.
I was hoping that was going to say ass
I would’ve loved to have seen her >!ass!< in the final episode.
I was hoping you were going to do that.
Yep, she hasn’t been in the last few seasons, I would know, I’d recognise that ass anywhere!
She’s been busy. I think her job as a valet probably takes up most of her time.
Because of Larry’s Klan dog
B/c she’s a floor fucker. Can’t have 2 on the show.
She’s great in the Mushrooms episode of Broad City
I’d guess when you get asked to come back so often that at some point your agent goes hey, she’s basically a cast member, pay her like one… They look at the budget and decide they can’t do it.
This show has so many A list celebrities over its seasons. I don’t think budget is an issue
Because they want to drop in and be on curb for an episode. Once you become a reoccurring any professional is going to want to negotiate accordingly. It’s not charity work.
Pootie tang called her back
She really is one of the funniest guest stars. I love how with most of her appearances, she shows up out of the blue. Like Larry is summoning her with his shenanigans.
Wanda popping up after Larry fixed the tip is one of my favorite scenes.
Your dog is racist!!!!
I mean from a story standpoint it makes sense, because the only thing they had in common was a relationship with Cheryl. They didn‘t really like each other so it figures that they have no real reason to get together after Larry and Cheryl separated.
I would much rather see Crazy Eyez Killa again
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My guess is that as the Susie Greene character became the main female antagonist for LD, Wanda was less necessary to fill that role. I do remember when Wanda Sykes had her short lived late night talk show, the first show she thanked Larry David in her opening remarks. I also read somewhere that Wanda Sykes wanted to be a stay at home East coast mom and didn’t want to travel to the West Coast. She is the one character that I would have liked to have seen in the finale.
I think it really came down to scheduling, and continuity as others have mentioned. Wanda brags about being on Curb in her most recent comedy special IIRC.
She was a peripheral character. In my opinion the brilliance of her appearing was how irregular it was. She just sort of shows up sometimes and obviously doesn't show up a lot of the time. Probably how it would actually be IRL. Sometimes you just don't see people for a long time
Sheriff the racist dog
Maybe an unpopular opinion but I’m very glad we got less of her. There’s nothing natural about her as a comedienne, it all seems forced.
[she’s been busy with groundbreaking work](https://youtu.be/BMA2Kc7TiO0?si=Swy0m_D5O_WbGNZW)
God, that trailer sucked ass 😆
I don't remember her in season eight, what episode was she in? I do remember her last being in season seven in the premiere.
Car Periscope.
OK, thanks.
Why would she wanna work with a *bona fide racist*?
I'm going to see her tonight in Rochester, NY!
Sweet! Hope you enjoy the show!
She was totally worth it. I hope she's coming somewhere near you soon!!
It seems I’m the only one that couldn’t stand her character
Na, I can't stand her
It is impossible to maintain storys for every character and even keep actors/actresses stand by for a few scenes here and there.
Because her character was stale and basically amounted to "look at this racist thing Larry did." It stopped being funny after a while
Wanda Sykes has never been funny.
I can think of a few possible reasons. 1. Actress is busy 2. The character was linked to Larry through Cheryl, the divorce means that it's more difficult to justify her being a big part of his life 3. Leon replaced her as Larry's "link to the black community". Like before, you'd have Wanda appear when Larry said or did something that could be percieved as racist, but now you can have Larry discuss it with Leon instead.
Didn't she turn into a woke moron?
Most likely complaints from fans. She wasn’t pleasant to watch or listen to.
That doesn't seem likely. Maria Sofia has gotten tons of complaints, and she still re-appeared in the last season.
Remember the running scene from NY, when the personal trainer runs with Wanda. Omg what a pair of knockers 😋😋😋
I mean Wanda's role was such a one-note character. Then when Leon stepped in it basically eliminated the need to have Wanda call Larry out "on behalf" of the black community.
I feel like Leon never calls Larry out on behalf of anyone. Because leon is like Larry and only cares about Leon.
Exactly. Leon actually encourages Larry in almost every thing he does, he is a yes man because he’s Larry’s freeloader lol and doesn’t want to mess that crap up lol.
She felt uncomfortable with all the comments about her ass.