‘St. Denis Medical’ Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Wants TV Comedies to ‘Take Big Swings’ Again

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Veteran comedy star Wendi McLendon-Covey urges TV networks to embrace bold, risk-taking comedies once again.

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McLendon-Covey, known for her 10-season run on ABC's 'The Goldbergs', is calling for more ambitious, boundary-pushing comedic projects on TV.
The actress believes networks should take 'big swings' and give creators the freedom to produce the kind of distinctive, genre-bending comedy that can captivate audiences.

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Wendi McLendon-Covey, ABC, NBC, The Goldbergs, Bridesmaids, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, St. Denis Medical