Robert Townsend On ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Documentary, Whitney Houston + More

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  • @CouchTfilms
    @CouchTfilms 5 років тому +2344

    Hollywood Shuffle, Raw and Five Heartbeats are classics...but who old enough to remember Parenthood?

  • @IJ_RogersTV
    @IJ_RogersTV 5 років тому +684

    Robert Townsend does not get the credit he deserves for Parent’Hood. Brilliant messages throughout the series. Without a doubt, one of the best TV dads ever.

    • @uploadvidz4490
      @uploadvidz4490 5 років тому +17

      Those moments where he would go on a daydream tangent were highly original

    • @IJ_RogersTV
      @IJ_RogersTV 5 років тому +10

      UploadVidZ YO! Thank YOU! Those moments were brilliant as well. Even those contained some heavy messages in it. Robert was way ahead of the curve.

    • @Jsimm100
      @Jsimm100 5 років тому +1

      +IJ Rogers #Truth

    • @MrDaBears83
      @MrDaBears83 5 років тому +1

      No doubt

    • @BlindMellowJellyInc
      @BlindMellowJellyInc 5 років тому +2

      I think it depends on what media your reading. I hear him mentioned quite a bit from interviews and other contributors speaking highly of his writing. He has respect, not as much as we need to see but he holds it down.

  • @morgan8881
    @morgan8881 5 років тому +414

    He will forever be Meteor Man, the 1st real Black Super Hero

    • @johnanthony5166
      @johnanthony5166 5 років тому +5

      Golden Lords 😂😂😂😂

    • @jerrylewis788
      @jerrylewis788 5 років тому +4

      But Black Panther and Blade were in the actual comics tho!!!

    • @marstonfobbsentertainment
      @marstonfobbsentertainment 5 років тому +7

      Black Panther and Luke Cage were decades old by the time Meteor Man came out.

    • @lavariosmith5622
      @lavariosmith5622 5 років тому +7

      Naw Black Panther comics was before but on the screen Meteor Man got that.

    • @darksharxz
      @darksharxz 5 років тому

      Made here in Baltimore.

  • @mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231
    @mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231 5 років тому +278

    Unsung should do a Hollywood unsung episode on Robert Townsend. He one of the most underrated black film writer, director out there

  • @AnonymousSteph1
    @AnonymousSteph1 5 років тому +574

    The Five Heartbeats... one of the best movies of all time...

  • @kristintee6808
    @kristintee6808 5 років тому +267

    Robert Townsend is black Hollywood royalty yet so many people probably don't even know who he is.
    He's aging gracefully and I love his laugh lol. Now they need to get Keenan Ivory up there next.

    • @JM-qg9bo
      @JM-qg9bo 5 років тому +5

      I think when you LOVE what you do it makes a difference. You're happier, you're at peace, you can move at your own pace... you can grow old gracefully.

    • @jamesthomas8976
      @jamesthomas8976 5 років тому

      77

    • @blackberry4life482
      @blackberry4life482 5 років тому

      Agreed
      And Keenan would be great.

    • @cavonmuhammad7054
      @cavonmuhammad7054 4 роки тому

      We have a responsibility to teach our children.

    • @winsells8527
      @winsells8527 3 роки тому

      StraightLEGEND

  • @honeyluv15
    @honeyluv15 5 років тому +387

    Cthagod & Envy must do more research. What made Townsend & Kennen Ivory Wayans pioneers is that they didn’t beg for a seat at the table.... they built their own table. #Legends

    • @allthingsash4303
      @allthingsash4303 5 років тому +7

      Exactly!!

    • @siremet1009
      @siremet1009 5 років тому +17

      And that's the beauty of it. Instead of begging and waiting around for the white man while he twiddles his thumbs. Invest in yourself, that way your idea won't be watered down and tampered with.

    • @AficionadoOfArt
      @AficionadoOfArt 5 років тому +9

      I find it very hard that a man of Lenard's age, doesn't know or understand some of the films Townsend is talking about. It ain't that hard peoples. Norman Jewison is a dope ass director. Muhfukka directed The Hurricane............the one true film where Denzel was properly robbed by the Academy!!!! SMGDH

    • @jessicarebeccaedmonds7321
      @jessicarebeccaedmonds7321 5 років тому +5

      Facts

    • @Nanbebe7
      @Nanbebe7 5 років тому +4

      Agree!

  • @mogul214
    @mogul214 5 років тому +205

    I've watched the 5 heartbeats more times than any other movie...i know every line and every song.

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 5 років тому +5

      @@minidocstv3339 Why does it need to be real? it is still awesome!

    • @url0veang3l
      @url0veang3l 5 років тому

      @@minidocstv3339 Watch it. Great movie.

    • @Risha-Rene
      @Risha-Rene 5 років тому +1

      Sounds like me & What's Love Got To Do With It movie

    • @latoyalacy822
      @latoyalacy822 5 років тому +1

      Terrance Williams ‘’he didn’t even say nothing he ain’t gotta say nothing he ain’t gonna be shit cause I ain’t shit

    • @ResilientIzShe
      @ResilientIzShe 2 роки тому

      Me too

  • @kimme2852
    @kimme2852 5 років тому +196

    Robert Townsend was so far ahead of his time. To think that "Meteor Man" and " ..Heartbeats" bombed at the box-office is CRAZY !

    • @frankielogan9773
      @frankielogan9773 5 років тому +7

      KimMe wow didn’t know that! That shows just because it makes tons of money doesn’t mean it’s a classic. I love the five heartbeats 💗

    • @onlyrog5
      @onlyrog5 5 років тому +4

      Gems in my eyes, watched both too many times

    • @mcyucks9991
      @mcyucks9991 5 років тому +4

      I remember it being packed in the theatre when I saw both. I also remember having to check tickets back then too. You might end up with tickets for home alone trying to a black movie. Which lowered the box office for a lot of black movies back then SMH 🤦

    • @dontrustwhiteyevery1
      @dontrustwhiteyevery1 5 років тому +3

      @@mcyucks9991 They still do that.

    • @mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231
      @mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231 5 років тому +2

      @KimMe ikr he one of the most underrated black film writer & director out there they should do a Hollywood unsung on him for sure

  • @caveloc
    @caveloc 5 років тому +189

    "Nights like this I wish raindrops would fall."

    • @diamondwest35
      @diamondwest35 5 років тому +1

      Lol I came to say that! I'm Eddie Cain Junya!

    • @chocolatewoman926
      @chocolatewoman926 5 років тому +1

      caveloc
      I KNOW!!! Lol! Love that movie!

  • @Holla412
    @Holla412 5 років тому +107

    Him and kenan are so important to black film

  • @jizzle801
    @jizzle801 5 років тому +71

    Robert Townsend is much greater than what he comes off as. True Legend.

    • @kre-8-tivediting906
      @kre-8-tivediting906 4 роки тому +3

      The 5 Heartbeats part 2 should be based on the 5 Stairsteps / The young family group that paved the way for the Jackson 5/ Here is a musical retrospective for those who were never exposed to this AMAZING family!Click here>>> ua-cam.com/video/6drx_h3nqBg/v-deo.html

    • @BlueLatte-f3f
      @BlueLatte-f3f Рік тому +3

      Facts. You know what is so sad about CTG they will do more research on a new rapper than the man who sacrificed along with many many others and set the foundation for their success. It is so sad.

  • @dirtysterl
    @dirtysterl 5 років тому +301

    You gotta appreciate charlamagnes interviewing skills.... he always seems to be the most hungrest person in the room... like he is absorbing the info/gems!!!!

    • @starmocha9027
      @starmocha9027 5 років тому +29

      sterling storrs Yee is consistently the most knowledgeable. She reads every book and watch the film or show AHEAD of time. Charlamange thought the 5 Heartbeats were a real group.

    • @brittanyjohnson9775
      @brittanyjohnson9775 5 років тому +8

      Yeah i feel the same he is growing and evolving

    • @johnholmeswebb8162
      @johnholmeswebb8162 5 років тому +11

      But I hate the way he pretended he saw Hollywood shuffle, he just googled it real quick, and talked about the summary he read.

    • @MrLomdse
      @MrLomdse 5 років тому +2

      SNAPPLE FACT

    • @workingonmyself
      @workingonmyself 5 років тому +5

      Right?!! Ye and Envy haven’t improved.

  • @kaykay4832
    @kaykay4832 5 років тому +155

    Keenan and Robert had determination and they are most def trailblazers for black people along with many others from their time

    • @e.s.7520
      @e.s.7520 5 років тому +2

      So true...both deserve much respect!

    • @ExistNNature
      @ExistNNature 5 років тому

      so true

  • @thatgirizfly
    @thatgirizfly 5 років тому +177

    Is there a heart... Is there a heart in the house 2 night??? Stand up!!!

    • @mrs.pettway7506
      @mrs.pettway7506 5 років тому +6

      I'm up

    • @devan1715
      @devan1715 5 років тому +8

      (Chours)"stand up"

    • @micah5ive490
      @micah5ive490 5 років тому +11

      ThatGurl IZFly you want my spot flash? Huh? Well you ain’t gon get it Cause you ain’t got it

    • @DeiHarper9361
      @DeiHarper9361 5 років тому +10

      Let me know...let me know if you understand!

    • @blackberry4life482
      @blackberry4life482 5 років тому +1

      What about the girl squirming in her seat though!😄😄😄

  • @tammymathews3407
    @tammymathews3407 5 років тому +164

    Black don't crack he is still handsome as ever.

  • @spicey9780
    @spicey9780 5 років тому +171

    He's so laid back and elegant. Great Interview.

    • @DDW45
      @DDW45 5 років тому +3

      I agree. He is a underrated producer and writer.

    • @DeeDiamond2981
      @DeeDiamond2981 5 років тому +3

      He looks good too

    • @minidocstv3339
      @minidocstv3339 5 років тому

      So endearing love the laid backness so fine

    • @twonrichpo1126
      @twonrichpo1126 5 років тому

      ✊🏾👏🏾

  • @blanchedevereaux4820
    @blanchedevereaux4820 5 років тому +132

    Robert Townsend is definitely a legend in black cinema. I'm glad the Breakfast Club had him as a guest. I wish this interview was longer.

  • @cristalb8255
    @cristalb8255 5 років тому +164

    “Can’t nobody sang like Eddie Kane Jr!”

    • @catchthis714
      @catchthis714 5 років тому +14

      Eddie king;-)

    • @Undeniably_Me
      @Undeniably_Me 5 років тому +7

      *King

    • @DeiHarper9361
      @DeiHarper9361 5 років тому +4

      Most people know it's king, we just pronounce it the way he says it. Kane or kang which ever.

    • @supremevictory4310
      @supremevictory4310 5 років тому +1

      Eddie Kayne "JOOOUNYA"😁

    • @DeiHarper9361
      @DeiHarper9361 5 років тому +1

      @@supremevictory4310 lmao exactly!

  • @blacklight4075
    @blacklight4075 5 років тому +74

    Robert Townsend was also in "Cooley High." Youre welcome.

  • @VarietyD
    @VarietyD 5 років тому +215

    Robert Townsend is the Ultimate KING of Comedy WRITERS of All Time.... #Legend

  • @GatorGirl04
    @GatorGirl04 5 років тому +123

    Townsend the Legend! Financed, wrote and directed his own...Hollywood Shuffle was ahead of its time.

    • @briannamarz9343
      @briannamarz9343 5 років тому +6

      GatorGirl04 and made 8 million off of a 100,000 dollar investment. EXCELLENCE ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

    • @MalikDAKing
      @MalikDAKing 5 років тому +1

      Im 22 and I was told about it last year because I was tired of seeing Kevin Hart movies cuz he played the same roles in his movies. I loved it!!! Then i checked out his other ones and instantly became a fan of his work.

  • @diamondp5973
    @diamondp5973 5 років тому +95

    The actors and actresses that ended up being chosen for the Five Heartbeats did not disappoint!! *nights like this iiiii wish raindrops would faaalllll!!**

  • @AceKOfficial20
    @AceKOfficial20 5 років тому +122

    I’m younger than all of them and I know that the real singers behind those voices in Five Heartbeats were The Dells. Hollywood Shuffle, Meteor Man, and Parenthood are my favorite classics! ❤️❤️

    • @cocoatea56
      @cocoatea56 5 років тому

      Just sad.

    • @ericlewis450
      @ericlewis450 5 років тому +2

      Meteor man is my shit!!!!!!!!!!! I remember when it first came out

    • @antoniom9470
      @antoniom9470 5 років тому

      Icy Acey wow u beautiful

    • @TabJ79
      @TabJ79 5 років тому

      Exactly

    • @dejuanjohnson1754
      @dejuanjohnson1754 5 років тому +6

      It's wasn't the dells singing it was a cast he hired, he said it in this interview

  • @AllAboutUnderground
    @AllAboutUnderground 5 років тому +37

    The 5 Hearbeats isn’t just one of the best black movies made, its one of the best movies made PERIOD!

  • @BluJae93
    @BluJae93 5 років тому +64

    This dude wrote jokes for everyone! Definitely one of the greatest

  • @byrdtaylor5703
    @byrdtaylor5703 5 років тому +112

    It's crazy how Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston were supposed to play Babydoll and Eddie in "The Five Heartbeats" but ended up playing in "The Preacher's Wife" together.

    • @PH-lr2mp
      @PH-lr2mp 5 років тому +8

      Byrd Taylor that's how life plays and circles around

    • @byrdtaylor5703
      @byrdtaylor5703 5 років тому +1

      P H Very true!

    • @jamaalshelton6793
      @jamaalshelton6793 5 років тому

      What part did he mention that? I didn’t hear it

    • @byrdtaylor5703
      @byrdtaylor5703 5 років тому +1

      Mosdef Shel 6:54

    • @DeiHarper9361
      @DeiHarper9361 5 років тому +4

      Wow. But I honestly couldn't have it any other way now lol.

  • @cooliereddz4141
    @cooliereddz4141 5 років тому +34

    This man's underrated and underappreciated

  • @bribri881000
    @bribri881000 5 років тому +122

    5 heartbeats has been my favorite movie since i was 5 yrs old. Im 30 now. Lol

  • @ggerring
    @ggerring 5 років тому +73

    Parent Hood tv show low key is a classic!!!!

    • @sr.thecreatedplayer4997
      @sr.thecreatedplayer4997 5 років тому +2

      Gwheyohn Gerring highkey

    • @martinstaton1240
      @martinstaton1240 5 років тому +2

      Word....that was my childhood....miss those days

    • @Jsimm100
      @Jsimm100 5 років тому +1

      +Gwheyohn Gerring #Truth

    • @minidocstv3339
      @minidocstv3339 5 років тому

      martin staton we didn’t know how good we had it with all those shows parenthood Martin fresh prince even though I don’t rock with will now but ijs

  • @algiewoodyfunny9718
    @algiewoodyfunny9718 5 років тому +136

    Jeffrey Wright is a beast..... every character is completely different from the last & the next

    • @luvlacali
      @luvlacali 5 років тому +6

      Glad somebody said it...FACTS!!

    • @sharonhicks-jones5471
      @sharonhicks-jones5471 5 років тому +2

      *HE IS A TALENT*

    • @DermDZL1
      @DermDZL1 5 років тому +8

      Jeffrey Wright is a beast on the screen, whether big or small. He's definitely one that has a lot of range in the acting world. One of my favorite characters from him would be Peoples Hernandez.

    • @tialee4232
      @tialee4232 5 років тому +2

      He is a fantastic actor! I'm glad he mentioned him.

    • @reece6583
      @reece6583 5 років тому +6

      OMG. He is such an underrated actor. Just 3 examples I'll give for his extreme range Muddy Waters in Cadillac Records, Mr. Paul in Lackawanna Blues, and Bernard in West World. That's just 3 of his totally different roles

  • @joshuabennett2856
    @joshuabennett2856 5 років тому +81

    "I wrote this in 5 part harmony...5 part harmony"

    • @maceymc.7612
      @maceymc.7612 5 років тому +8

      J.B. what's funny to me is if Bobby wouldn't have messed up his legs in
      the beginning of the movie, there would have been six singers on stage.
      Just something to think about.

    • @DeiHarper9361
      @DeiHarper9361 5 років тому +5

      @@maceymc.7612 No, I think Duck wasn't supposed to be a singer. Or chior boy because he kept getting trashed off stage by the audience. So one of them wasn't gonna sing that night which is why he wrote it in five part harmony.

    • @maceymc.7612
      @maceymc.7612 5 років тому +3

      @@DeiHarper9361....that makes sense.

    • @kre-8-tivediting906
      @kre-8-tivediting906 4 роки тому

      The 5 Heartbeats part 2 should be based on the 5 Stairsteps / The young family group that paved the way for the Jackson 5/ Here is a musical retrospective for those who were never exposed to this AMAZING family!Click here>>> ua-cam.com/video/6drx_h3nqBg/v-deo.html

  • @ibiggcvisuals
    @ibiggcvisuals 5 років тому +145

    The Parent Hood was my show growing up👍👍

    • @HeyJoEllen
      @HeyJoEllen 5 років тому +1

      Same

    • @MrJAMESDAD1
      @MrJAMESDAD1 5 років тому +1

      I had to give you the 100 like..lol.Have a good day.

    • @ibiggcvisuals
      @ibiggcvisuals 5 років тому +1

      @@MrJAMESDAD1 lol. Ok

    • @ralo390
      @ralo390 5 років тому +1

      biggcvisuals man who you telling

    • @Jsimm100
      @Jsimm100 5 років тому +1

      +biggcvisuals Mine Too

  • @bigrobj1
    @bigrobj1 5 років тому +86

    Robert Townsend and his Partners in Crime on HBO was the first time I saw a ton of black comedians, Paul Mooney, Robin Harris, Franklin Ajaye, The Wayans, and countless others. This was years before Def Comedy Jam. Much respect to Robert Townsend.

    • @placebosyndrome
      @placebosyndrome 5 років тому +1

      a true pioneer!

    • @oaktree1626
      @oaktree1626 5 років тому +4

      The Bold, the Black, the Beautiful

    • @doggfather211
      @doggfather211 5 років тому +1

      YES! Now that needs to come out on blu-ray! Robin Harris was a true king of comedy. And those skits were hilarious to this day.

    • @melaniesmith1928
      @melaniesmith1928 5 років тому +1

      CoolCoolRob Yes! When hubby and I see someone overacting, we say they went to Black Acting Schoooool! Loved all the Partners in Crime skits.

    • @kclively1632
      @kclively1632 5 років тому +1

      I know I used to watch it as a kid and loved the male strippers that followed Dexter around lol

  • @rachelwilliams1037
    @rachelwilliams1037 Рік тому +2

    Still loving Mr. Robert Townsend in 2023!! Watching The 5 Heartbeats as I make this comment ❤❤❤❤

  • @rennardwallace9449
    @rennardwallace9449 5 років тому +76

    This maybe the one interview i didnt want to end. They should definitely have a part two.

  • @evandaugherty1223
    @evandaugherty1223 5 років тому +74

    The Five Heartbeats is my Aunty’s favorite movie of all time, a couple years back my cousins and I did a Mother’s Day tribute for her where he reenacted the “I got nothing but love for you” scene in the beginning. Robert Townsend actually saw it and said it was great he shouted us out on twitter! A legend and stand up guy!
    And I played his part! Duck!

  • @NetteJ
    @NetteJ 5 років тому +66

    I love The Five Heartbeats, BAPS, Meteor Man, I'm just a fan of Robert Townsend

  • @msroz9804
    @msroz9804 5 років тому +165

    Omg!!! Five Heartbeats the musical!!!! I need this to happen RIGHT NOW!!! This will be my first Broadway show!!!! I can't wait!!!

    • @natashamitchell8863
      @natashamitchell8863 5 років тому +3

      I just watched the movie twice this weekend and both times just like I saw it the first time....the music was awesome & this would be the highlight of my year! Cannot wait!! Please come to Houston, TX!!!

    • @supreme7738
      @supreme7738 5 років тому

      i do moms had the phatty lol

    • @THEREALALPHACROWNHER
      @THEREALALPHACROWNHER 5 років тому +1

      I would go see that

    • @dequadrewalton2582
      @dequadrewalton2582 5 років тому

      GOOD LUCK

  • @samuelhardyjr2645
    @samuelhardyjr2645 5 років тому +22

    Robert Townsend is the Godfather of Black Hollywood!! I grew up on his Art! Can't wait to see what he's got cooking up!!
    #TrueLegend#IconLiving

  • @PrisonerOfWar10
    @PrisonerOfWar10 5 років тому +65

    Ving Rhames played that role in Holiday Heart terrifically... He was convincing throughout the movie...

    • @michellelott4112
      @michellelott4112 5 років тому +2

      PrisonerOfWar 10 he’s gay in real life that’s why lol

    • @AQUAPHREESH193
      @AQUAPHREESH193 5 років тому +3

      @@michellelott4112 LOL prove it tho?! its like accusing black men of being gay is like the gossipy blk girl pastime LAMOAOO

    • @dramahawkpromotions9621
      @dramahawkpromotions9621 5 років тому +1

      My favorite Role by Ving is when he played DON KING!

    • @revans100591
      @revans100591 5 років тому +2

      @@michellelott4112 he's not gay he just wasn't afraid to play a questionable role.

    • @TNDCBaby
      @TNDCBaby 5 років тому +1

      @@AQUAPHREESH193 Dude! My mom said someone was gay in a heartbeat LOL So silly.

  • @kevinsommers0704
    @kevinsommers0704 5 років тому +43

    Two heartbeats in the same night my wife wont believe this

  • @janahbriscoe2321
    @janahbriscoe2321 5 років тому +19

    He still fine and i still look up to him as a writer producer and actor... Like man black magic to the fullest!!!

  • @ghostrecon755
    @ghostrecon755 5 років тому +18

    Robert Townsend is Black Hollywood Royalty right before your eyes people! You could see the inception of In Living Color when you look back at Robert's HBO comedy specials in the late 80's early 90's!! Its not about if his movie's bombed or not. His desire, passion and life long goal was to help balance out the images of black people in film because all you saw for years were stereotypical interpretations !! Robert is Hip Hop because his style is original, creative, and his focus is on building from nothing without regret!! They need to give this man his props now!!! He is a legend!

    • @akimsmyer5254
      @akimsmyer5254 5 років тому +2

      @ghostrecon755 that's why his legacy is burried. Imagine how many he influenced in the 90's! Hollywood can't have that. This is why we must be vigilant in keeping and telling our stories before our history is lost and or rewritten. TBC is doing a huge disservice to the culture when they fail to do research on guest they may not be all the way up on. They have a responsibility that comes with the platform - the station has nothing vested in our culture so it's allowed. Thankfully Sway does his homework.

    • @ghostrecon755
      @ghostrecon755 5 років тому

      @@akimsmyer5254 I agree 100%!!

    • @kre-8-tivediting906
      @kre-8-tivediting906 4 роки тому

      The 5 Heartbeats part 2 should be based on the 5 Stairsteps / The young family group that paved the way for the Jackson 5/ Here is a musical retrospective for those who were never exposed to this AMAZING family!Click here>>> ua-cam.com/video/6drx_h3nqBg/v-deo.html

  • @kimme2852
    @kimme2852 5 років тому +80

    I didn't know he did "Holiday Heart". I STILL cry whenever i see it.

  • @Naeem_El
    @Naeem_El 5 років тому +119

    Five Heartbeats is one my favorite movies and The Meteor Man.

    • @ArshealWashington
      @ArshealWashington 5 років тому +1

      Andon Christian El people hate on Meteor Man. That’s a classic.

    • @marcoandell
      @marcoandell 5 років тому

      @@ArshealWashington I hated that movie. But I'm a watch it again to see if I was wrong.

  • @romancetrtmusic
    @romancetrtmusic 5 років тому +27

    I can never get tired of watching 5 Heart Beats!!!

  • @mzrealinsanity2631
    @mzrealinsanity2631 5 років тому +14

    This man is a legend. I don't understand why he is constantly left out of the conversation of great men in Hollywood. Been a fan since I was kid. The one that always did it indie.
    P.s. I haven't even watched the interview yet.

  • @naturallyteeniesweets1789
    @naturallyteeniesweets1789 5 років тому +89

    First off black folks watch documentaries so VH1, BET, Mtv, Bounce you really did miss out! I watched Jam Master Jay documentary last night on Netflix. The 5 Heartbeats is my all time favorite movie. I have it on Dvd. Robert Townsend you're a legend. Breakfast Club yall keep doing yor thing. I tune in daily.
    Just my lil' piece.

    • @tnteyebusters3311
      @tnteyebusters3311 5 років тому +1

      I watched that "who killed jam master jay" the other night too it was a good docu

    • @michaelgayle68
      @michaelgayle68 5 років тому +1

      I watched it last night too! Amazing, heartbreaking at the same time.

    • @thataurus2492
      @thataurus2492 5 років тому +1

      I watched that twice loved it

    • @tashiaredd3421
      @tashiaredd3421 5 років тому +2

      I watched the Jam Master Jay documentary last night to! Sad af if it really was one of his “friends” who murdered him.

  • @Breezeme105
    @Breezeme105 5 років тому +174

    Who all still remembers meteor man 🤣

  • @cherrymocha7
    @cherrymocha7 5 років тому +8

    I love Mr. Townsend's work. He is definitely LEGENDARY!!! BAPS is a favorite for sure.

  • @kaycrackthegamer4979
    @kaycrackthegamer4979 5 років тому +9

    They needed more than 30 minutes with this legend.

  • @aplus20100
    @aplus20100 5 років тому +135

    I saw Robert Townsend & five heartbeats AUTOCLICK lol

  • @chishaun8466
    @chishaun8466 5 років тому +315

    This man pushing 70 and look 40. #BlackPower

  • @tammyalbert3224
    @tammyalbert3224 5 років тому +45

    Like button automatically. Robert Townsend is the truth PERIOD🙌🔥

  • @dansefureva7664
    @dansefureva7664 4 роки тому +3

    He is still gorgeous and brilliant ! I will always love you Robert Townsend. The Five Heartbeats will always be my favorite movie.

  • @vonneal1
    @vonneal1 5 років тому +29

    Just seeing him takes me back to my childhood!! & he aged well!!! METEOR MAN!!

  • @christopherbenning6085
    @christopherbenning6085 5 років тому +130

    I hope Netflix is watching 🤔!

    • @koolinwitk1789
      @koolinwitk1789 5 років тому +7

      If they pick this up they would be the most smartest ppl!! Those numbers would be crazy

    • @quameshabazz5840
      @quameshabazz5840 5 років тому +3

      They're always watching

  • @MWhite-zj5zk
    @MWhite-zj5zk 5 років тому +11

    Wow Parent HOOD WAS DEFINITELY a show I grew up on 💕🙌🏾.... salute to a king 🤴🏿

  • @samonejohns624
    @samonejohns624 5 років тому +22

    A Soldier's Story is one of my favorite movies. Epic performances

  • @cuzzinal4936
    @cuzzinal4936 5 років тому +32

    how can 64 ppl dislike this smdh? This is a icon right here.

  • @theville3643
    @theville3643 5 років тому +78

    My office hours are from 9 to 5 (BIG RED)

  • @ociestafford6184
    @ociestafford6184 5 років тому +15

    Robert is amazing, I will support everything he does. Brilliant!

  • @TheLonelySoulja
    @TheLonelySoulja 5 років тому +47

    U guys didn’t mention the classic show, The Parent Hood. Classic WB show. Don’t get any love

  • @kingofohio513
    @kingofohio513 5 років тому +37

    This man is 62 n look like he in his 40's black does not crack yall

  • @PAHZAZZ
    @PAHZAZZ 5 років тому +201

    You want my spot flash!!! Huh!!!!well you ain't gon get it cuz you ain't got it!!!!!! - Eddie Kane jr.

    • @thatlsk
      @thatlsk 5 років тому +11

      It's King, Eddie King Jr.

    • @yameil
      @yameil 5 років тому +8

      Me and my boys still quite that line everytime somebody ask for something.....
      "You want some orange juice?....well you can't have it....cause you ain't got it"

    • @lccoleman3
      @lccoleman3 5 років тому +2

      *PAHZAZZ RADIO
      BEST LINES EVER!!!!!

    • @atlmon8854
      @atlmon8854 5 років тому +2

      Dannnnnnnnng

    • @mtonyjr4176
      @mtonyjr4176 5 років тому +3

      Just flat out Legendary...I pray we get classics like that again. Wow!

  • @strauqq1
    @strauqq1 5 років тому +50

    This guy still looks young.

  • @mixedlove1234
    @mixedlove1234 5 років тому +51

    I used to be in love with this man....there I said it.

  • @SumMumBoMum
    @SumMumBoMum 5 років тому +88

    Robert need a Netflix deal...

  • @CiaobellaAmour
    @CiaobellaAmour 5 років тому +57

    A whole legend in these streets 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😎. Haven't seen or heard from him in years. He's ben laying low.

    • @SILLYRABBIT2005
      @SILLYRABBIT2005 5 років тому +3

      He on black lightning

    • @briannamarz9343
      @briannamarz9343 5 років тому +1

      Ciaobella Amour and literally hasn’t aged and got that old movie money!!! Coined up

  • @eriksmiley2795
    @eriksmiley2795 5 років тому +12

    Who remembers Robert Townsend partners in crime HBO comedy specials so many comics he introduced to the world. Class Act Genius

    • @MrNewktrane
      @MrNewktrane 5 років тому +1

      Great comment! That's where a lot of folks first saw a chunk of the future 'In Living Color'cast as Damon, Kim, & Keenan Waynans, David Allan Grier, & Tommy Davidson were all on Robert's Hbo specials. I still remember Tommy Davidson's standup routine & of course Mr. Townsend used this show to introduce the world(outside of those in the know in L.A.) to the one & only Mr. Robin Harris. "How everybody doing? Yeah Robert, 'bout time you have me on the show- you test tube baby!"

  • @ADTVent
    @ADTVent 5 років тому +7

    Wow.. i remember meeting this man in atlanta in 91' at lenox square mall at either the premier, or early screening for meteor man..i was eleven yrs old, and my mom walked me up to him(because he was greeting all people leaving the movie) and he greeted me with the first "man" handshake i ever encountered in life..it instantly made me raise my head, stick out my chest, and look him in his eyes...as to say..be confident, be proud and have some self- esteem about yaself young fella...and i still carry that with me until this day.. i never forgot that..thank u rob!!! youre a hero in my eyes sir.!

  • @stephhasff
    @stephhasff 5 років тому +86

    My uncle is one of the members from the dells🙏🏽

  • @davidhill7071
    @davidhill7071 5 років тому +21

    Townsend is IMO Black Hollywood Royalty. Listen to the projects he was a part of, and or created himself. Dude has a body of work that is amazing and a legend in Hollywood circles. Great sit-down with him today Breakfast Club.

    • @ReneeMickens
      @ReneeMickens 5 років тому

      Thank you Mr. Robert Townsend for all of your work! You're appreciated! I love your work!

  • @OurKindofEntertainment
    @OurKindofEntertainment 5 років тому +189

    Does anyone remember Up, Up and Away from one of the old DCOMs back in the day? LOL that Disney superhero movie about a black family that had a weakness to aluminum foil HAHA

  • @OurKindofEntertainment
    @OurKindofEntertainment 5 років тому +93

    I remember a few years ago was when I found out the group wasn't real lol I mean it is up there in terms of black musical biopics with The Jacksons: An American Dream and The Temptations!
    Having a documentary is a GREAT idea because with the movie being a classic after all these years, giving longtime fans a behind the scenes look with all of those famous names (at a much younger stage in their careers) is a wonderful thing!
    I can't wait to see it!

    • @chocolatewoman926
      @chocolatewoman926 5 років тому +2

      The Haves and the Have Nots Review
      "Ain't nobody coming to see you Otis!!" Lol!!!

    • @shaunwright1100
      @shaunwright1100 5 років тому +5

      It was based off the groups called The Dells

    • @tammymathews3407
      @tammymathews3407 5 років тому +7

      Let us not forget soul food fake group milestone that actually became a real one kc,jojo,and the two brothers from after 7 man that was a great group with great music.

    • @dequadrewalton2582
      @dequadrewalton2582 5 років тому +1

      ITS BASED ON THE DELLS

  • @tearialashaee7951
    @tearialashaee7951 5 років тому +10

    Robert Townsend is a Black Hollywood LEGEND, loved this interview!

  • @DaleJr43
    @DaleJr43 5 років тому +28

    Can't believe they didnt talk about Parenthood?! Iconic show! It was definitely worth talking about. Plus, Zaria was killing everyone back then.

  • @anjelanjel5017
    @anjelanjel5017 5 років тому +15

    Robert Townsend is on of the most under rated comedian

  • @angiecam91
    @angiecam91 5 років тому +4

    I grew up on this man’s work! Seriously, BAPS, Meteor Man, and Five Heartbeats are major classics from the 90s. His TV show was also bomb! He deserves so much respect.

  • @ItsNecieNee
    @ItsNecieNee 5 років тому +191

    Don't forget about Up, Up And Away 🙌 Loved that movie.

    • @SunkissdInk
      @SunkissdInk 5 років тому +2

      Hell yea! That movie was bomb!!! Then they redid it with tim allen and an all white cast and no one talked about Up Up and Away nemore.

    • @TJ-el2nz
      @TJ-el2nz 5 років тому

      Me toooo!!!!!

    • @1991Meka
      @1991Meka 5 років тому +1

      @@SunkissdInk Redid what? Never heard of a reboot

    • @SunkissdInk
      @SunkissdInk 5 років тому +2

      My bad. It wasnt Tim Allen. But it was ripped off from Up, Up, & Away. All white cast (except for a set of black twins as characters). A movie titled Sky High.

    • @ItsNecieNee
      @ItsNecieNee 5 років тому

      @@SunkissdInk I remember that too. Didn't like Sky High much at all.

  • @vakavakaboomshakalakalaka
    @vakavakaboomshakalakalaka 5 років тому +93

    Black Excellency baby let em see!

  • @dakotareno8446
    @dakotareno8446 5 років тому +74

    Damn he did holiday heart i didn't know that

  • @ahmad.tillery.1987
    @ahmad.tillery.1987 5 років тому +18

    I grew up watching The Parent Hood that will always be a classic show to me and Up Up and Away on Disney.

  • @avilestiffany
    @avilestiffany 5 років тому +19

    Seeing Robert Townsend in person at a screening of Meteor Man as a kid was an experience that I'll never forget and when my appreciation of Mr. Townsend started. He was my first intro to Black Excellence & creativity!

  • @ryanstills9695
    @ryanstills9695 5 років тому +21

    The Five Heartbeats
    ‘ParentHood
    The Meteor Man
    Hollywood Shuffle
    Robert Townsend: LEGENDARY

    • @hadbl12
      @hadbl12 5 років тому

      Ryan Stills Great list!!!!

  • @platinumrose
    @platinumrose 5 років тому +8

    🌹"Five Heartbeats" ‼️I STILL get teary-eyed 😭watching one of the BEST movies EVER!!🎬🎤😘

  • @TruSoulDj
    @TruSoulDj 5 років тому +6

    He mentioned Herb Kent The Cool Gent ... That's the coolest thing ever. For those who don't know, Herb Kent was everything in the history of Chicago radio.

  • @wolffang2021
    @wolffang2021 5 років тому +33

    This is one interview I really wish was longer.

    • @mikegreen9853
      @mikegreen9853 5 років тому

      That's ENVY's fault. You heard him say "Robert gotta go". I wish it had gone longer too.

    • @wolffang2021
      @wolffang2021 5 років тому

      mike green No it’s not. The Breakfast Club knows in advance when booking and confirming how long the guest is available to interview. Its Robert’s PR person that determines the time limit because he may have other meetings and interviews he has to be on time for.

  • @noturningbk9093
    @noturningbk9093 5 років тому +48

    Met this guy before vary strong thoughtful powerful black brother n funny

  • @Queenalika85
    @Queenalika85 5 років тому +17

    Five heartbeat movie is my all time favorite movie

  • @VintageRS
    @VintageRS 5 років тому +11

    a Five Heartbeats broadway show would be AMAZING!!!!!!!

  • @briannamarz9343
    @briannamarz9343 5 років тому +25

    FIVE PART HARMONY!!! FIVE PART HARMONY!!! I AM WATCHING A LEGEND SPEAK RIGHT NOW!!! #DUCK

  • @nlee4566
    @nlee4566 5 років тому +39

    "The Parenthood" one of the greatest black sitcoms of all time. Unlike now, the 90s had a balance of shows from the wild and crazy Martin, Wayans Bros, to the Family Matters and Moesha's while Parenthood always stood out as a more contemporary approach to black family's in the 90s. Robert Townes wanted to be that Cliff Huxtable of the 90s.

    • @davidhill7071
      @davidhill7071 5 років тому +6

      Nick Lee, you are right, there was a bunch of good black cast shows on tv. Remember Malcolm & Eddie, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, The Hughleys, LL Cool J's In the House, Livin Single, the list goes on. Now you got scripted reality shows that do nothing but make us look stupid as hell.

    • @nlee4566
      @nlee4566 5 років тому +3

      @@davidhill7071 Exactly the list goes on. The Steve Harvey Show, South Central, Thea, The Smart Guy, Where I Live, Out All Night, diversity in shows and black TV. Your right, Reality shows have ruined the image of black people.

  • @theodorecoleman2063
    @theodorecoleman2063 5 років тому +2

    The power to say no. Those words are so true to remember...

    • @LukzaFactory
      @LukzaFactory 5 років тому

      Both for his advice from Sir Sydney Poitier and Dave Chapelle's situation at the time. Timeless truth

  • @cosoreal
    @cosoreal 5 років тому +3

    “A Soldier’s Story” is an underrated classic

  • @ronnieterrellwilliams5978
    @ronnieterrellwilliams5978 5 років тому +64

    He directed Eddie Murphy's stand up movie back in 80s.

    • @toteknowledge
      @toteknowledge 5 років тому +2

      THATS CRAZY. Im in shock about this

    • @kclively1632
      @kclively1632 5 років тому +5

      Raw is still funny as hell from beginning to end I die laughing every time

    • @tnteyebusters3311
      @tnteyebusters3311 5 років тому

      And Keenan Ivory Wayne's

  • @kendrickmoore1274
    @kendrickmoore1274 5 років тому +131

    Does anyone remember Robert Townsend's Partners In Crime on HBO. Every year he did one. Way before Def Comedy Jam. Look it up. The Black people that had cable couldn't wait for the new Partners In Crime to drop. The Breakfast Club really doesn't do their homework. Hell, they didn't know anything.

    • @79improve
      @79improve 5 років тому +4

      Shit was hilarious.

    • @uploadvidz4490
      @uploadvidz4490 5 років тому +3

      Yeah. I'da turned that interview out!

    • @pbstoyhunt
      @pbstoyhunt 5 років тому +5

      I loved those specials. Look back and see how many of their crew made it big. Man.

    • @kendrickmoore1274
      @kendrickmoore1274 5 років тому +6

      Yeah, see they should've knew this.

    • @bu2fulsoul
      @bu2fulsoul 5 років тому +7

      Man those specials were brilliant. Townsend doesn't get the respect and honor he deserves and The Breakfast Club should be ashamed of their lack of knowledge...

  • @5ocean7
    @5ocean7 5 років тому +3

    Five Heartbeats on Broadway, freaking EPIC!

  • @janellchatman9364
    @janellchatman9364 4 роки тому +3

    I love Ye's and charlamaigne's reaction when he mentioned broadway. So genuine. They were so excited