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Season 1 – Townsend Television

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A variety show featuring comedian Robert Townsend includes stand-up comedy, sketches spoofing popular culture, and musical segments.

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Tom Shales Washington Post There are plenty of bright spots, but the general level of luminescence is low. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Adam Sandler Variety Energy, style and writing are top-notch and help the fast-paced show soar. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times "Townsend Television's" mastery of the absurd is distinctive. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel Townsend Television, a creation of the gifted and engaging Robert Townsend, is an energetic attempt to restore a true variety hour to prime time. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant Billed as cutting edge, it is, in fact, rather dull. A half-hour too long. And too much Townsend. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
Townsend Television — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Robert Townsend

Actor

John Witherspoon

Actor

Barry Diamond

Actor

Paula Jai Parker

Actor

Roxanne Beckford

Actor

Eric Edwards

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 1993 The Magic Show/Pilot Spider solves a womanizing music star's murder; Pookie Jenkins tries to win the heart of a fickle urban princess. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 1993 Det. Nigel Spider (Robert Townsend) seeks the voices behind a lip-synching singing duo. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 1993 Terrorists invade the studio; Nigel Spider (Robert Townsend) probes an overpriced psychiatrist's murder; guest Sherman Hemsley. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 1993 "The Comedy Olympics"; Spider hunts a "cereal" killer; guest Jimmie Walker. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 1993 Spider's partner is arrested for robbing a jeweler; guests Aaron Neville, Taylor Dayne. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 1993 The Halloween Show Parody of the film "Witness"; Halloween party with singer Robin S. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 1993 Townsend Trial Robert is accused of stealing other comedians' material; Pookie Jenkins enters a cheesecake-eating contest; guest Mavis Staples. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 1993 The Wizard of Oz Show An updated version of "The Wizard of Oz" features Tevin Campbell and Tony! Toni! Tone! Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 12, 1993 The Sell-Out Show Network pressure forces Robert to turn the show into a Las Vegas revue; uncensored new film reviews; Salt-N-Pepa; Dionne Warwick. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 19, 1993 The Christmas Show Pookie Jenkins visits grouchy, stupid basketball star; James Brown; BeBe and CeCe Winans; Gladys Knight. Details

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Season Info

Network
Fox
Genre
Holiday, Variety, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 12, 1993