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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 07/29/2019
There are plenty of bright spots, but the general level of luminescence is low. Go to Full Review Adam Sandler Variety 07/29/2019
Energy, style and writing are top-notch and help the fast-paced show soar. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 07/29/2019
"Townsend Television's" mastery of the absurd is distinctive. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 07/29/2019
Townsend Television, a creation of the gifted and engaging Robert Townsend, is an energetic attempt to restore a true variety hour to prime time. Go to Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant 07/29/2019
Billed as cutting edge, it is, in fact, rather dull. A half-hour too long. And too much Townsend. Go to 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