Townsend Television

Townsend Television
Genre	Sketch/variety
Starring	Robert Townsend John Witherspoon Barry Diamond Paula Jai Parker
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	10
Production
Running time	45 mins.
Original release
Network	Fox
Release	September 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

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

• Robert Townsend
• John Witherspoon
• Barry Diamond
• Paula Jai Parker
• Roxanne Beckford
• Darrel Heath
• Lester Barrie
• Biz Markie
• The Paul Jackson Orchestra
• The Russel Clark Dancers

References

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