you are subjectively using the term 'hit'. a lot of black people watched it on upn. but it wasnt anywhere near something like 'everybody loves raymond'. not even on the level of something like 'girlfriends'.

as far as syndication...'thea' was in syndication for over 10 years. you watching a thea vidale standup special? lol. romeo miller and flex alexander had syndicated shows. syndication isnt really a measure of anything. how much was paid in the syndication deal(s) is a lot more telling.

and a supporting role emmy nomination from a dramatic film isnt really relevant here. itd be relevant if she was talking about getting lowballed on tv role offers tho.