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Townsend Television

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Townsend Television
GenreSketch/variety
StarringRobert Townsend
John Witherspoon
Barry Diamond
Paula Jai Parker
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Running time45 mins.
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 12 (1993-09-12) –
December 26, 1993 (1993-12-26)

Townsend Television is an American sketch comedy/variety show starring Robert Townsend who also served as the series’ executive producer. The series featured an ensemble cast including John Witherspoon, Barry Diamond and Paula Jai Parker and aired on Fox from September 12, 1993 to December 26, 1993.[1]

Overview

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Each episode featured stand-up comedy from Robert Townsend. There are also musical numbers and comedy sketches, including spoofs of movies and commercials, performed by the regulars and guests.

Regulars

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References

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  1. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1223. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.