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Wed 7
The Parent 'Hood: Reconcilable Differences — Robert Townsend
Nicholas (Curtis Williams) overhears an argument between his parents and thinks they are getting a divorce. Wendell: Faizon Love. Arnie: Miko Hughes. Michael: Kenny Blank. Zaria: Reagan Gomez-Preston.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Wed 7, 7:00 am -
Thu 8
The Parent 'Hood: Voice in the Hood — Robert Townsend
Michael (Kenny Blank) auditions female singers for his band, and the front-runner is Zaria's annoying friend, Theresa (Tasha Scott). Arike: Kira Arne. Ira: Scott Menville.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Thu 8, 6:30 am -
Thu 8
The Parent 'Hood: Love, African-American Style — Robert Townsend
Wendell has romantic designs on Karen, an interior decorator working at the Peterson house, so Robert decides to play Cupid. Meanwhile, Cece calls on big brother Nicholas to champion her against school bully Daniel.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Thu 8, 7:00 am -
Fri 9
The Parent 'Hood: Labor Daze — Robert Townsend
Upset when her parents refuse to front her the cash for a pair of expensive running shoes, Zaria takes a second job at a clothing store where she discovers the wonderful world of buying on credit. Olympic gold medallist Gail Devers plays herself.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Fri 9, 6:00 am -
Fri 9
The Parent 'Hood: Clothes Call — Robert Townsend
Zaria (Reagan Gomez-Preston) persuades her parents to let her wear a revealing dress to a dance. Stewart: Jimmy Ray Jr. Shakim: Nigel Thatch. Waiter: Ernest Thomas. Theresa: Tasha Scott. Karen: Michole White.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Fri 9, 6:30 am -
Fri 9
The Parent 'Hood: Nick the Brick — Robert Townsend
When Robert (Robert Townsend) takes over as coach of Nicholas's basketball team, the game ceases to be fun for the youngster (Curtis Williams). The NBA's Reggie Miller has a cameo. Cafferty: Sean Moran.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Fri 9, 7:00 am -
Mon 12
The Parent 'Hood: Goodfella — Robert Townsend
Wendell (Faizon Love) witnesses a robbery, but refuses to get involved because the perpetrator is involved in organized crime. Rutledge: Harry Lennix. Daniel: Ken'Ken St. Louis.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Mon 12, 6:00 am -
Mon 12
The Parent 'Hood: The Parade-y Bunch — Robert Townsend
Robert and Jerri take the kids on a pilgrimage downtown to stake out a spot to view the Thanksgiving parade. Jonathan: Barry Diamond. Dealer: Barry Sobel. Robert: Robert Townsend. Jerri: Suzzanne Douglas. Michael: Kenny Blank.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Mon 12, 6:30 am -
Mon 12
M*A*S*H: Bombshells — Robert Townsend
Word travels fast when Hawkeye starts a rumour that Marilyn Monroe is coming to the 4077th; BJ's fishing trip is interrupted by sniper fire.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Mon 12, 6:30 pm -
Tue 13
The Parent 'Hood: Home Loan — Robert Townsend
Wendell (Faizon Love) tries to make a good impression on Karen's parents by telling them the Petersons' house is really his and they are welcome to spend the night. Karen: Michole White. Mr. Veasey: Richard Gant.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Tue 13, 6:00 am -
Tue 13
The Parent 'Hood: A Star is Torn — Robert Townsend
Michael and Theresa (Tasha Scott) impress record execs at a musicians' showcase, so much so that one of them is offered a contract. Skye: Shyheim. Zaria: Reagan Gomez-Preston.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Tue 13, 6:30 am -
Wed 14
The Parent 'Hood: When Robert Met Jerri — Robert Townsend
Robert and Jerri (Robert Townsend, Suzzanne Douglas) recall their prom, a magical night in spite of the fact that they didn't go there together. Zaria: Reagan Gomez-Preston. Michael: Kenny Blank.
Air Time & Details for Robert Townsend, Wed 14, 6:30 am
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Biography
About Robert Townsend
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After seriously pursuing a baseball career, African American actor/writer/director Robert Townsend decided upon a life in show business. An alumnus of Illinois State University and Hunter College, Townsend worked as a stand-up comic, and with such organizations as Second City, the Negro Ensemble Theater and the Experimental Black Actor's Guild. In films from 1975, Townsend satirically encapsulated his frustrating experiences as a black performer in a white-dominated Hollywood with his first directorial effort, Hollywood Shuffle (1987), a labor of love which was largely financed with credit cards and chutzpah.
He went on to direct the popular concert film Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), then tripled as actor, director and writer on The Five Heartbeats (1991) and Meteor Man (1993). Attempting to transfer his style and personality to the small screen, Townsend came up with the 1993 Fox Network variety weekly Townsend Television, which despite laudatory reviews folded after three months. Robert Townsend had better luck as star and co-executive producer of the WB network's The Parent 'Hood, a distressingly conventional 1995 sitcom which somehow caught on with its target audience.