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.

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.

Townsend Television

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

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

Townsend Television