''Townsend Television'' is an American

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starring Robert Townsend who also served as the series’ executive producer. The series featured an ensemble cast including

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and aired on

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from September 12, 1993 to December 26, 1993.

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 *

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* Darrel Heath *

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* The Paul Jackson Orchestra * The Russel Clark Dancers

References

1990s American sketch comedy television series 1993 American television series debuts 1993 American television series endings English-language television shows Fox Broadcasting Company original programming {{US-comedy-tv-prog-stub