How 'Hollywood Shuffle' Exposed Hollywood - CH News

comedyhype.com/ - In 1987 Robert Townsend would release the film 'Hollywood Shuffle', the comedy would highlight Hollywood and the systemic racism it operates with black actors. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

[@davelightsaber1621]

...Robert Townsend is just underrated In general.

[@dominiquejones3805]

FACTS

[@johnbrown577]

Glad I got to see his one man show Living the Shuffle in Berkeley.

[@emmiesblessed8800]

Indeed!!

[@monieshavone4401]

💯

[@jasonmcmurray7980]

So true, his HBO comedy specials were the 💩‼️

[@romegrey2600]

Robert Townsend never gets the respect he deserves and I desperately need a Biopic of him

[@iambounceback]

I have been asking for the same. Him and Keenan did this and were on a roll. I would like to something from both of them.

[@RayRay-iy2ve]

EXACTLY ! 💯💯💯

[@allysonjones8234]

Agreed!

[@MalcolmJ214]

@@RayRay-iy2ve yes Exactly, Subscribe to My Channel Plus Follow My Twitter Malcolmj_214 and Follow My Instagram Malcolm_j111

[@juliedavis7445]

He needs a documentary

[@JayBelafonte]

Sad part is that everything that was happening in “Hollywood Shuffle”, is still basically going on. Even worse people are so sleep, they don’t even realize it.

[@Jralls3]

Same in the music industry

[@wise18525]

I agree

[@iambounceback]

Oh they are well aware, they just choose to act as if they don't see it.

[@kshillingford4921]

They don't call it "programming" for nothing.

[@My2Sense-c7y]

Very true Robert Townsend has been in and done so much I didn’t realize until I saw him in Cooley High and Soldier’s Story ! His production credits are worthy to be mentioned also !

[@Flygreensox]

This movie was wayyyy ahead of it’s time 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@MrJadeHappy]

I disagree, I think it was perfect timing in 1987. White executives were on a mission to find the next Eddie Murphy and the only thing they knew about black people was the minimum wage workers at the post office or the hustlers and hookers who would greet them when they stopped by the hood to pick up their dope kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3PRdHZnnJqEhrs

[@Flygreensox]

@@MrJadeHappy Good point

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@@Flygreensox thank you 👍

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[@rjrayburn]

Hollywood Shuffle was before it’s time. A true classic!!!!! Robert Townsend is a genius!!

[@jonsmith848]

It was Right On Time. ✊🏼

[@JayBelafonte]

It’s was On time then, and it’s On Time Now. We still are suffering from the same issues

[@jonsmith848]

@@JayBelafonte respect but I'm not Suffering

[@veniljackson47]

Robert was before his time period

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[@jasongodfrey823]

Hollywood Shuffle is a freakin gem it truly gives you the blueprint of how Black folks are treated in Hollywood and they filmed this movie in 2 days.

[@JayBelafonte]

“Ho Cakes Ho cakes, everybody loves Ho cakes.... because Ho’s gotta eat too!!” - John “Pop’s” Witherspoon

[@juliedavis7445]

RIP to Spoon😔😢

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[@chillwill8108]

That’s shit there was hilarious 😂 💯

[@CallMeMicahT]

I read that in his voice

[@mew10521]

That sounds delicious

[@misterbiggs1081]

This movie is so deep. I recently tried to put someone onto it, but they just didn't get it. We need to start giving these works a deeper look. Robert Townsend should be more celebrated.

[@mrg1534]

Only conscious people clearly get I think, I showed it to someone and they didn't get it as well

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[@shibbyreviewseverything]

I just heard about it today.. I feel slow..because I love everything robert does and I thought I've seen everything..thank you so much for this video

[@johnjack902]

Same here

[@jamalvargas6146]

Robert Townsend is a Legend I loved Meteor Man and The Parent Hood and his Black Lightning cameo wasn't half bad

[@robertpitts8161]

I been trying to find meteor man for a minute!

[@christopherfewell8563]

@@robertpitts8161 a

[@theadmiral460]

DONT FORGET the five heartbeats and Holiday Heart

[@robertpitts8161]

@@christopherfewell8563 What?

[@deesenuts8730]

OMG i went UP when I saw him.

[@gl5478]

Unfortunately things have not changed that much after being exposed.

[@hustleman85]

We are not the target audience. I was watching a Cicely Tyson tribute at work, and when they showed a clip from her in The Help I heard two white women say "I loved her in that."

[@umichgal1]

@@hustleman85 white people keep telling on themselves.

[@wyzellwashington9124]

The machine is too huge for one person to dismantle. It would take a massive collective effort

[@AhhCulo]

@@hustleman85 If say it were a clip/s of a black actress (fill in) slapping two white ladies, it would be..."That movie was terrible".

[@ThePrettytexan]

I'm so proud of Robert Townsend! He's a legend and he was never willing to compromise himself!

[@djbhe]

Robert Townsend Chicago's Very Own. He started acting with a small role in Cooley High.

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[@eon001]

"Do the jerri curl" Literally one of my favourite movies. Watched it so many times.

[@diamondcrown5684]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinburke1032]

@@diamondcrown5684 Yo...Pass that move over to Jheri!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@vidalott]

Hollywood Shuffle had such a huge impact on me as teenager. I was in a group and we acted out skits from the film. It completely transformed the way I processed media, and made me realize that certain situations are bigger than myself and that in those moments I have an overarching and primary responsibility toward our people. This project was truly a gift to our community, and I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone involved.

[@HankBlockOG]

This queen is doing a great job. She needs a raise

[@uenvyme23]

It's crazy that I used to watch this movie when I was younger and just thought it was hilarious. I need to go watch this movie as an adult now because it's been so long since I watched it and actually understood it.

[@allysonjones8234]

So true!

[@My2Sense-c7y]

It’s still funny as hell ! Lol 😂

[@travism4512]

Same !!!

[@dominiquejones3805]

It's funny but a lot of truth was n it

[@MissNoel82]

Me too!

[@braidedgirl757]

Robert Townsend is so underrated...He is a truly positive and uplifting force in Black Comedy

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[@thirtysixpriest8262]

The five heartbeats is where I got introduced to this creative individual Robert Townsend, ever since then I was drawn towards his career, sad he’s never gotten the recognition he needs/deserves, trust when he leaves this earth he WILL be respected as he should have been his whole career Society will never learn smh.

[@KanWoo76]

And this is why Hollywood never REALLY let Robert Townsend shine. Fortunately I was old/mature enough to grasp the moral of *Hollywood Shuffle* when my father took me to see it. We laughed at a lot and shook our heads in agreement at the messages! Still in my top 20 all around favorites!

[@deborahmcallowayatgmaildot2586]

No Towsend never signed his name in blood. THAT is why he has never had real shine today. Perry, and Peele have both signed their names in blood and have become puppets.

[@graywolf2107]

HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE SHOULD BE SHOWN IN EVERY CLASSROOM IN AMERICA.

[@jsrb203]

Marlon Wayans said Tiffany was doing too much and that's his right to have that opinion, especially if it's his movie. Talent is still a factor, regardless of color.

[@MARCIE12ification]

So it he.

[@kcal4525]

Fr? That's crazy cause he the most "do too much" comedian I ever scene. Dude had sex with a Annabelle doll on camera. ..smh wow

[@jsrb203]

@@kcal4525 yea, they're both too much if you ask me🤣🤣🤣

[@kcal4525]

@@jsrb203 facts!

[@tcorben60]

@@kcal4525 but the difference is he’s funny and always been a fool. She acts a fool she’s really not funny and her ignorant nicca roles are played out.

[@romegrey2600]

If we're talking about white writers on a black show y'all need to remember Good Times and how the actors couldn't stand how much underlying racism was in the writing

[@RayRay-iy2ve]

Yea like the one episode when that white lady had Thelma make alot of changes to her play, because it was too black.

[@My2Sense-c7y]

@@RayRay-iy2ve What about the episode where Thelma was chosen as the token black woman to go to a predominantly white school for girls and they wanted her to really bow down to fit in !

[@sonyagriffy]

It was a show that showcased alot of what was going on in society at the time. I grew up on that show and people took away from it what they wanted. People werent so easily offended and there seemed to be a moral with every show. The family aspect was the most important aspect "The family" we don't have that anymore. And racism isnt what it use to be.

[@whattheysayaboutme425]

Good Time was trash! As a kid I hated the way they portrayed Blacks

[@onyxman39]

LET'S NOT FORGET THAT 2 OF THE WRITERS FOR GOOD TIMES WERE "DAVID LETTERMAN" AND "JAY LENO"

[@theghettoracle]

2:45 Robert nails a clean 'Stepin Fetchit' impression. Perfect insert to this movie. Genius.

[@user-sc4jz8vr3o]

This movie is a classic.

[@troybradley2575]

Just like Pooty Tang

[@TheAtjackson]

Hollywood shuffle is and will always be a masterpiece! Brilliant

[@selenaphillips6971]

My sister and I saw this movie at the theater with free preview passes they gave out before the movie general release. Everyone gave the movie a standing ovation.

[@djdamage75]

Hollywood always has white producers telling black actors how to act like a “black man” that is what made this movie genius.

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[@CordiDaChemist]

Still got the actual tape of that joint classic!!!!! Definitely ahead of it's time!!!!!

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[@Peculiar223]

Robert Townsend was ahead of his time early on. Black man with a real important message.

[@Mad-UpperCuts]

I think its safe to say CH channel has officially replaced DJ "GLAD"

[@tgirl1762]

Well I wouldn't say that, his numbers are still good and the people watching CH are still watching Vlad even though they complain about him so...yeah🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Mad-UpperCuts]

@@tgirl1762 yeah his channel is imbeded in YT. I consciously resist clicking. Even though I unsubscribed, DJ GLAD pop up every now and then.

[@tgirl1762]

@@Mad-UpperCuts That's because people are still watching if click one time it's gonna keep popping up and if you watch channels like it KZbin is gonna suggest it to you.

[@FloydFloyd91]

Very underrated film!

[@Beezkneez28]

My brother cousins and I watched HS over and over and over..we all fed off the knowledge Townsend and all these artist brought

[@aubrey6834429]

Robert Townsend put Keenen Ivory Wayans on an created 5 heartbeats 🐐

[@nMommyMode]

There's so many actors and actresses that are Hollywood Shuffling... it's a shame!!!! Quite a few 😒

[@alonzoeley4836]

BINGO!!!, BIG NAMES AND ALL!!!.. WIll Smith Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard, etc.

[@mikeconner9905]

Robert tried time and time again to uplift his people and show us a different way and then the 90s came and I feel black people let him down. This generation would appreciate him more.

[@dominiquejones3805]

I agree

[@tcorben60]

This gene is too soft to appreciate him now.

[@mikeconner9905]

@@tcorben60 Honestly that was the problem everybody wanted to be tough, everybody wanted be cool or like Mike instead of Malcom. This generation is not as tough but they are woke. I was born in 87 when I grew up being gangster was cool. This generation and the next one are not like that and I'm cool with that.

[@tcorben60]

Generation

[@juliedavis7445]

He didn't try he did it

[@umichgal1]

I’d like to see him get honorary NAACP and Oscar awards. More people should know of this man’s genius.

[@mememaker9146]

I like how I know everyone in this film. Everyone was invited.

[@MrYeodaddy]

Hollywood Shuffle and The Five Heartbeats. Two Robert Townsend classics from the 80s that still hold up today.

[@robroy6374]

The Five Heartbeats is from 1991, not 80s.

[@MrYeodaddy]

@@robroy6374You are correct. Thank you.

[@robroy6374]

@@MrYeodaddy no problem

[@kfrancis2763]

Robert Townsend kept it 💯 with Hollywood Shuffle

[@qwertyuioppoiqwe]

I ain't be got no weapon!!!

[@jamalvines2133]

LOOKING FOR A EDDIE MURPHY TYPE. we looking for a Kevin Hart type

[@hustleman85]

Kevin Hart was originally a "Katt Williams Type"

[@jamalvines2133]

@@hustleman85 naw Kevin is more safe

[@QueenRenne]

Exactly Jamal ...SMDH! 👀💅🏾💯

[@TonyBakercomedy]

“Hollywood Shuffle” is one of my favorite films and it’s hold up incredible well. It still resonates. And it’s HILARIOUS.

[@bobbynorris.2878]

IT SURE DID EXPOSED HOLLYWEIRD

[@rizingsun4033]

I got to work with Robert Townsend almost 3 yrs ago on the 1st season of “American Soul”...he directed 2 episodes, being directed by him and watching Robert take control of our Set was an unbelievable experience...I’ve been apart of a ton of different movies and tv shows filmed in ATL since 2015...even worked with Clint Eastwood on the Richard Jewel movie...still doesn’t compare to the energy n presence of Robert Townsend...as an actor he is great but my God y’all need to see him as a director!!!!!

[@Queenofsole100]

That's really cool. I totally believe he's a great director. He has vision.

[@rizingsun4033]

QueenofSole his energy on Set was unbelievable...most directors jus kinda sit around n don’t do shit but with Townsend, he’s jumps right into the fire 🔥

[@Queenofsole100]

@@rizingsun4033 He seems like that type of guy.

[@qwertyuioppoiqwe]

There's always work at the post office.

[@wcnd_dallas]

lol

[@SexyButCurious]

Haha. Funny this is I was born the film came out and my father was and still works at the post office.

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

For those that do not know, if you look on KZbin you can actually hear how the last remaining living slaves spoke, and guess what? They did not speak broken English!!!!

[@ertfgghhhh]

Lakeith is literally an entirely difft character every time....

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[@Ransum_react]

“You ain’t shit” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexandermcbryde2348]

I would love to work with Robert Townsend. Hollywood Shuffle, Partners in Crime, Meteorman are some of my favorites by him.

[@MrTwenty20video]

What an excellent presentation. Very appreciative to have come across this video. Thank you ❤

[@aking2330]

Townsemd deserve all the respect, he gave me my first black superhero, was the first dvd I bought

[@agyepongboateng9552]

This movie is an underrated classic. It rings so true to this day.

[@10eyestv]

Still one of my fav 80s flicks. Me and my best friend in HS back then made a skit called sneaking into home movies a spin off of R. Townsend's sneaking into movies. We studied that movie like it was a class. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@VarietyD]

I Love This - and this also inspires me to develop something like this for Black UK Comics ... cause in this Social Media era we are living in - we beginning to notice who is Respecting the Art of Comedy & the Fake Jokers in the Circuit, making us Black people in 🇬🇧 like Puppets...its Sad, but ALL is NOT lost ... there are some Genuine Black Comics out there... but we Need to be Heard 👂🏽

[@Theohybrid]

Agreed! Maybe make a KZbin channel highlighting the talent there?

[@kimmiet1980]

I was a little kid when this came out but my sister, who is 10 years older than me, would watch it with me and we'd crack up. I didn't get it then. I mean, it was funny, but as an adult, I really appreciate it

[@Wraith3100]

Townsend and Wayans should have had more backing. They put ao many people on

[@hustleman85]

That movie came on a couple days ago on The Grio Channel. That happens alot. I see something on Bounce or Grio and the next day Comedy Hype has a video pop up about it.

[@Golden-God]

They probably watch those channels too. You right about both, I saw the same movies.

[@Godzilladad]

It was on Amazon prime

[@graywolf2107]

ONE OF THE MOST INFORMATIVE MOVIES EVER MADE.

[@virgoblue7865]

👍🏽👍🏽🔥👑 Legendary Robert Townsend is the most important comedian/ director of our history and kinda sad that he is not getting the recognition that he rightfully deserves.

[@charliebrown1125]

Wow I never even took the time out to watch this, never knew it had this meaning imma watch it tonight, thanks for the info sis

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

*Hollywood Shuffle* remains one of the all time greatest movies ever made. Robert Townsend is still a genius and I hope he makes more films. We don't need a sequel to this one. Just more movies by brilliant Black directors and writers. We need stories that better represent us and not mediocre white ideas of who they want us to be so they can keep pretending they are superior.

[@lhisafans]

Yeah, 'Hollywood Shuffle' was one of my favorite comedy films in the late 80s. I also enjoyed back then Robert Townsend's periodic special on HBO, 'Partners In Crime' 😀 😄 A lot of the Comedians he worked with became household names branching off with their own shows. It's important that the generation today, stay in touch with conscious old school material like this to learn a history.

[@matrix2030x]

this made me think of a recent Dallas Austin interview on 85 south show..he talked about pitching the movie drumline and nobody would touch it unless he got jewish producer backing him..and when he got with one, they greenlit the movie...Dallas said when they went over budget they told him to add a white role to the movie...this day in time with most theaters close could be a blessing in disguise for black movie production companies..easier to get movies to the masses with streaming

[@jonathancineus6424]

I’m glad I know about that Hollywood Shuffle now. I never knew about it before.

[@Master_Timothy]

Robert Townsend deserves far more recognition for his contributions. It was very upsetting to see him in the audience for the Def Jam 25 special and have them not even acknowledge the man.

[@angelawhite7418]

Robert Townsend could've been so much greater if he wasn't being suppressed

[@mattcoleman6780]

Great video. I would like to see Hollywood Shuffle 2 if the Atlanta writers write it.

[@cliftonmartin7646]

One of my family's favorite movies from back in the day. Robert is also from the Chi so you know you we got love for the home team!💪🏽🙌🏾

[@spacepunk_nappy]

I showed this movie to my (now adult) children when they were younger....It is still one if my 25 yr old son's favorite movies....🎶.BLAAACK ACTIING SCHOOOOOOL🎶🎵

[@duaneninjaray]

Not much has changed now LMAO.. even worse.. real housewives.. power.. remake of superfly, american gangster.. empire... At least back then there was diverse characters (family Matters, Martin) movies like panther (about the black panthers) crooklyn the inkwell..there was different styles and tones, now it's jus straight stereotype TV and internet all day n night, and proud of it 😂

[@dwaynejpeterkin]

Power actually diverse as ghost was a successful club owner trying to leave the drug life or power book 2 with method man being a lawyer and black woman getting the spotlight

[@cocorain6549]

Facts!!!

[@Theohybrid]

Is this what Comedy Hype is talking about when talking about when she says there needs to be "more authentic character to tell our stories" because that already exists and it affirms negative black stereotypes.

[@duaneninjaray]

@@dwaynejpeterkin yea... Roots had a diverse cast and all that too, but I notice ppl get defensive when others talk about they're shows, I always find it funny cuz ppl ain't gettin paid to do it, like for example, I liked dragon ball z as a kid, and if sumone came online and said "dragon ball z sucks ballz!!" It's literally not my job, nor am I gettin paid to defend it, I don't own it, I'm a fan yes, but if the writers saw me walking down the street, they wouldn't really give two shits if I was a fan, they are jus glad they are gettin paid millions of dollars to write on ppr.. Idk, I'm a free thinker is all I meant in my statement

[@dwaynejpeterkin]

@@duaneninjaray dont have to your just giving somebody a perspective on how it doesnt suck and how its still a good show lile how roots is gopd too its not as bad least we got some blacl shows while empire isnt gopd we got some good ones that are doig wonders

[@dabrasuetarotshow]

thank you for this truly amazing how things have never moved on and in fact have settled to a stand still.

[@rellysunshine9665]

Love this movie! It's so underrated and very relevant.

[@Luv.and.Truth.]

Loved this movie. Especially the Jheri curl turned tiny fro scene 🤣

[@killagriz]

When I see rappers mumbling lyrics I tell em... "It's always work at the post office"

[@sethunyanikuru1079]

One of my favorites,We had to watch this in my film history class❤️

[@MATTBARNZ]

Ima go watch the Jeri Curl clip rn 😆

[@MalcolmJ214]

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@@MalcolmJ214 gotcha

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[@tuffgong2568]

Thank you for this, I have recently come to the conclusion that HBO's The Wire did not age well.

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[@sliding_by8607]

it did age well

[@kiwess1]

This movie is iconic! This is definitely my go-to when I need a damn good laugh! Robert Townsend has never gotten his due!

[@kyeskyy]

“Does anyone remember him in Up, Up & Away”

[@kofirey6752]

"MR. ROBERT TOWNSEND IS THE REAL DEAL" HE IS & WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE DIRECTOR 🎥 & ACTOR 🎬. I WOULD LOVE FOR MR. ROBERT TOWNSEND TO BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MY LIFE. WE HAVEN'T SEEN HIS BEST WORK YET 👊👊😎 🎥🎬

[@bigdaddyozone8574]

Blazing Saddles was the movie that opened my eyes years ago to this type of thing -

[@CandieP]

Robert Townsend is a Gem and a staple of positivity in the Black community. He needs his flowers 💐 while he’s still here.

[@carlrice3468]

use to watch this as a shorty. This movie was wayyyy ahead of its time. Classic movie. Townsend definitely doesn't get enough respect for what he has done for the culture.

[@kenvincarnell5396]

I saw this on VHS in New Jersey back then and it's still relevant.

[@5x7m]

Hollywood Shuffle is my favorite satire written and directed by Black comedians! There aren't that many satires by Blacks. I remember seeing this when I was a freshman in college. It was definite eye opener! Loved his Robert Townsend comedy series as well! Townsend long ago deserved recognition for his comic genius, his dramas (e.g. The Five Heartbeats) and his direction!

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Robert Townsend is always super underrated goat 🌟

[@Mademoiselleantoine]

This is a prime example of why I am screenwriter. I am tired of white screenwriter (s) writing our black experiences especially a black women story.

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

Robert Townsend is a movie producer also. He did PHANTOM PUNCH with Ving rhames as sonny liston

[@jonsmith848]

Glad Viola had an "Epiphany" cause THE HELP" stunk

[@Lowtiergecko]

Robert Townsend is underrated

[@LordHollow]

Absolutely this needs a sequel. Especially in this day and age.

[@jrichieander6832]

The woman speaking is beautiful 👀

[@kdubbster]

Legendary independent movie Like Spike Lee Robert made the movie with credit cards. I watch it to this day and still laugh. He gave so many comedians their acting start.

[@backyardbullies9105]

That’s why they hire Davis because she bucks her eyes and she pokes out her lips the way they like.

[@ivyteacherwilson]

Yet, many complain about Tyler Perry being the only writer for his projects.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

This!! 💯

[@TrueCrimeQueen]

Love these videos! I always click right away. Stay safe everyone 🙏❤️

[@electricmail5662]

I gotta see this again

[@dannyr2976]

'Attack of the Killer Street Pimps' was hilarious though.

[@markpritchard5425]

I miss Atlanta

[@juliedavis7445]

ME TOO!

[@orlandeuce6567]

SO WHAT?? WE'RE NOT BEING FORCED ANYMORE.