Questlove Supreme Podcast | Robert Townsend

[@johje02]

Robert Townsend is a severely underrated legend!

[@Lavelll-x9o]

A letter, start with dear, so what is u saying, u read between the lines

[@paytonbf1]

Robert Townsend is the real deal. And he deserves every accolade that's available, including a Hollywood Star!

[@prof3ssor178]

FACTS 💯

[@Blocksourcemusic]

Amen!

[@Supremmo]

Hopefully someone nominates him and pays for the Star.

[@Lavelll-x9o]

Say it again, too read

[@gutkministries]

It's about time somebody gave Robert Townsend his flowers ... all his work is official. Smart/enterprising brother!!

[@DorothyDewberryAldridge]

Robert Townsend looks amazing! He looks like his spirit is good.

[@welfaredad]

Robert is my hero. And contrary to what my girlfriend thinks, I believe Meteor Man is an awesome movie.

[@ChessMandingo]

This was an excellent interview. He's definitely one of our greats

[@44bonkers]

This is Great. Why doesn't this break the Internet?

[@ted.25blu57]

He ain't break his morals

[@carnitasheppard4591]

FACTS!! This is pure GOLD

[@ND-9]

Break the internet?! Where’s the messiness? Where’s the part about him dragging another brother/sister? Cmon! You (black) folks don’t show up in droves unless it’s messy. Before you go for my head, I agree with you. This should break the internet. What a classy, talented brother. His works have stood the test of time. Sorry for being long winded 👊🏿

[@dominiquejones3805]

It's no drama

[@44bonkers]

It's all good. I get the point. ​@@ND-9

[@milesd002]

I know you guys were excited, but you've got to let the interviewees statements land sometimes before following up with a question or a statement. Give it space!

[@blvkmirror8388]

Wow Robert Townsend doesn't do too many interviews this era...Really delightful 🍿👍🏾

[@PeteMcCorvey]

This major black history right here. This man has played a big part of creating entertainment for my whole life. From 5 Heartbeats to Carmen a Hip Hopera. Much love to this King!

[@culcre]

Eddie Griffin says Meteor Man started cause Robert seen him telling the Super My Man joke if Super Man was Black he’d only fly 3 feet off the ground etc. Eddie says Robert approached him after he came off stage and told him don’t do that joke anymore, that’s a movie you got right there. And it turned into Meteor Man.

[@BMoreShock_63]

Robert Townsend is the greatest and always showed us in a positive light. Meteor Man was shot in Baltimore Whitlock neighborhood, but based in Washington, DC.

[@BrotherEDEN]

I had no plans to sit through this whole interview, when I saw the length ... but this was a black history lesson !! Bravo to the OG's who made it happen on sheer determination and talent.

[@QLSProducer]

We love hearing/reading that. Thank you.

[@bdubyascott]

I done sat up here and watched the whole damned thing. I was planning maybe 10 mins

[@dawb86]

Thank y'all so much for honoring and giving our legends like Robert his flowers. Certain artists such as himself don't always get the props on the level of a Spike Lee or John Singleton (RIP) but his contributions are SO monumental to the culture. You think of modern films like 'American Fiction' now which are spiritual descendants of a film like 'Hollywood Shuffle' or 'Dreamgirls' to 'Five Heartbeats' and it becomes so clear that he has left an undeniable impact on the culture that lead the way for so many of the new greats. Thank you, Mr. Townsend.....

[@QLSProducer]

Thank you so for that

[@WindyCityCinema]

Robert Townsend is a Chicago legend!!! Much love

[@Eli-s6l]

The meteor man was one of my favourite movies as kid. Can't believe we had to wait until black panther to see another black super hero

[@bigbadtrapalot.]

blankman

[@dominiquejones3805]

Blade

[@Eli-s6l]

@@dominiquejones3805 I meant more kid friendly ones lol

[@shebacastro4729]

I watched Hollywood Shuffle with my 15 year old son. He wanted to keep backing up the jheri curl scene. I still love 5 heart beats 😊

[@sthom146]

We used to run the Jheri curl scene so much when I was in high school. I probably haven't see the movie since then. I need to go watch it.

[@vahioslim3003]

Now this is RESPECT!!! "I AIN'T be got no weapon"😂😂😂😂

[@philliedoss305]

😂😂😂

[@iveywebb]

🗣 BLACK ACTING SCHOOL 🎵🎶

[@reece6583]

"Getcho hand off my leg...Getcho leg off my hand"

[@carnitasheppard4591]

ROBERT. muth@f^&in' TOWNSEND! I share Quest's love and respect for this brother. I echo EVERY compliment. Robert Townsend may be THE most underrated filmmaker ever. SUPREME talent and vision. Forever indebted to bro for what he injected into our culture just by following his heart & desire. Peace, god🙌🏾

[@kendrickkeener6291]

Coming to America is the best movie ever made and Hollywood Shuffle is the second!!!!! Hollywood Shuffle changed my life, thank you Mr. Townsend.

[@LilAlpo1]

"Do the jheri curl" 😂😂

[@rbfx9741]

He didn't say a negative word about anyone in 2hrs.

[@missayawk]

And gave mucho props to many

[@evangelasmith8849]

Mr. Townsend looks great! He has been the man since been. I love his body of work and talents. Much respect ❤

[@victornewman06]

I was 9 and I auditioned for A Soldier’s Story during the baseball scene at Lamar Porter Field in Little Rock.

[@tossmc]

I love this guy, I'm happy and proud of him and all that he has done. Thank you Sir.

[@vantrelllewis943]

Robert Townsend is my idol for real

[@buckboyd2564]

I can feel the spiritual influence in Robert's life that lead him.

[@2KGrind09]

JD's revenge shoutout 💯... I just watched B.A.P.S the other day 😊

[@Wondertroy1TV]

Salute to the incomparable Robert Townsend!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!

[@cassandramobley8466]

I could listen to him all day.

[@MzDanielleJoy]

I'm excited to watch this, Robert Townsend is a treasure that we don't deserve ❤

[@pacotoyful]

Thank you for highlighting Mr. Townsend!❤

[@kaithemagi]

Da Realest!!!! Rovert Townsend was one of the reasons why I wanted to make films. Him, Keenan Ivory Wayans and George Lucas 💯💯💯

[@Crowncity]

Very important guy in black culture

[@dopenesslight7243]

My GOD, he's really amazing!!!! I've always thought he was great and underrated. But goodness gracious this man is phenomenaley gifted

[@malyroberts4054]

Seed planted! Thank you Mr Townsend for doing THIS podcast!

[@meandmyJs78]

If Laiya don’t put them thangs up!!! I’m trying to listen to Sir Robert Townsend!!! 😂😂. Beautiful episode!!! 🫡🙌🏼🙌🏼🔥🔥

[@bejaismith8791]

Yeah cuz dem tiddays was tittin ijs

[@meandmyJs78]

@@bejaismith8791MAYNE! You ain’t never lie😂

[@kyl427]

Woooweee! 🤣

[@pacotoyful]

Maybe you should get your mind out of the gutta!

[@gwencollins965]

Please stop interrupting Robert and let him finish his interview. I am watching to hear Robert's story.

[@amberb8876]

My daughter and I have been enjoying watching Robert Townsend's The Wonder Years on Netflix. All of the actors were cast so perfectly.

[@alynettabeck7]

Outstanding interview! Robert Townsend is everything!❤❤❤❤

[@wyntonharrell919]

Shoutout to the Legend Robert Townsend!!!!!

[@nikodias5158]

Thank you for sharing this interview moment. Robert Townsend is a genuine, thoughtful, and creative legend. 😊👏🏾

[@Tigerstylecartel_Ahk]

Man this episode spoke to my soul so many similarities on my journey, thank you everyone on the pod this was great , Robert Townsend a whole legend

[@DrkWng17]

True student of the game, I hope he makes an epic biopic of his story. Amazing stories.

[@dthought5673]

Robert Townsend is a cultural Hero. 🤎

[@alfronmatthews]

Robert Townsend is a American hidden gem

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Hollywood Shuffle was quoted by us throughout Highschool.

[@barijohnson9699]

I think that the whole era we just laughed differently some of the funniest stuff ever and to hear all of the different things they went thru it's truly remarkable

[@Nicoleiia]

He directed BAPS. I also loved the show Parenthood.

[@techynerdygypsy1731]

Robert Townson is the 🐐 I've loved him since Hollywood Shuffle❤❤❤ Thank You 4 this😂😂😂

[@cwin721]

Robert looks so good❤!!!

[@Sunniekey]

Wow!!! This is pretty amazing🤩🤩🤩THE Robert Townsend😮‍💨👌🏽

[@gerryn2]

Watching this big man who I don't know, totally freaking out on THIS SHOW about Robert Townsend, struggling to speak etc, really sends the message how much respect he has for this man. I mean the man on the right at about ~1:17:00

[@k.kemetic7425]

Robert Townsend dropping gems and creating magic in this interview. Home Run Quest!!! 👏

[@iamdupreme]

Thank you, sir, for always presenting us in our true glory. Before Wesley did "Blade" and long before Chadwick's "Black Panther," never forget we had "Meteor Man." 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@mmou3878]

He should have made a sitcom out of the Bold, the Black, the Beautiful

[@iveywebb]

🗣 WORD

[@barijohnson9699]

I talk about this show all the time it was so hilarious 😂

[@pacotoyful]

YESSS!!!

[@JalalLatif]

"CHANDELIER! CHANDELIER! Lake Arrington is a tiger for 20 seconds!

[@brownmr11]

I really enjoyed every minute of this episode. Robert Townsend is a legend.

[@PastorFunK]

Meteor Man is my favorite movie‼️‼️‼️

[@befromnova7144]

Outstanding episode. It's inspiring.

[@ts_cohn]

I still got the Meteor Man comic books, but I never dyed my hair blonde.

[@sabrinaburnham4395]

I love this interview with the Amazing Robert Townsend!!! He is beyond brilliant!!!😂😂😂

[@brinapeep]

Brilliance.....Period Black History....Black Excellence! No Oscar needed!

[@brotha_ron]

This was a very excellent episode my favorite one thus far. Thank You

[@nekiaseymore8527]

Loved this episode so much. Especially the excitement and reverence that you all shared about having him in the seat. Well done!

[@timothybrown3430]

Great! Great! Interview! From beginning to end.

[@doupnetwork]

Great interview with one of the GOATs

[@jayelee7112]

Hollywood Shuffle and The Five Heartbeats classics !!!

[@EliteEasyE]

Please more BAPs questions next time. Like ask if he made it as a fantasy film, how did Robert land Martin Landau? Was he a fan. Was it mutual?

[@QLSProducer]

Good question.

[@sheefree]

Talent+Charisma+Character+ Heart=Legend💐💐

[@colstonlchinese]

Digging this interview. Robert Townsend's films are heartfelt and hilarious.

[@TRARILLA]

Great interview Robert is a legend 💪🏾

[@yvettehollins8569]

Excellent 😊Interview 🤩❤️🔥👏🏽

[@10aseeTalk]

I'm so happy yall did this interview. I've been wanting to hear from the Godfather. Thank you for everything you did for the culture Mr Townsend. Fan for life

[@barijohnson9699]

Thank you Mr Townsend for the many years of laughter 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👑🔥🔥🔥😊

[@JuGGaNaut1017]

I wish Robert Townsend reached Tyler Perry level. He is a genius and master in cinematography. Godfather in the game

[@s4mp_founder]

Robert Townsend 🐐

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude for sharing. Peace to the cast ,writers and directors of Cooley High, Hollywood Shuffle, Meteor Man, 5 Heart Beats and The Parent Hood . That Partners in Crime Show was/is stellar. Didnt know Fam was in Mahogany . That song My Hero Is a Gun is amazing. Didnt know Fam was in The Warriors. Ps one day before class my 8th grade english teacher (Kilty) took my hip hop poem and threw it away and said I dont know why people waste their time on this stuff. Im due to graduate next semester from Humboldt State and my poems contributed to my current 3.6 gpa. Pps Peace to The Black Repertory

[@niac2024]

A humble beast 💕 He truly impacted my childhood.

[@illstrick5]

Super dope informative interview. Robert Townsend is a humble legend. Learned alot. Salute Respect

[@teamwarren12]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽My hometown Hero!🥹👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫡

[@leonardpigg6441]

Townsend is the truth. I used to love the HBO specials back in the day.

[@JSB-Polymath]

This is really worthwhile. I remember Robert talking about the West Side all the time in interviews, where I used to hang sometimes coming up. Blessings to you all.

[@wangtaiwangtai5756]

What a spirit!! Robert Townsend you are such a good human being thank you so much for your craft and dedication to building an environment where true art can shine and exist in its fullest way!! Thank you so much man and all your ancestors that paved the way for you to exist!!

[@rodneywiggins7080]

GREAT INTERVIEW!!

[@larcenymccheese2806]

One of my first memories was seeing Meteor Man in theaters with my Opa!

[@xcryptoone]

This was one of my favorites. Robert Townsend’s Stand-Up at Dangerfield’s (1986)

[@msteaguer1908]

I appreciate THE Robert Townsend, his talents shown. A note: I listen repeatedly to you singing with Howard Hewitt, your voice!!!

[@xcryptoone]

A Soldier Story is one of my favorite movies. Saw it as a kid in the 80s. 33:01

[@haroldleamonjr9148]

Robert Townsend is a Legend. Metior Man needs a reboot.

[@dmajorx]

Brilliance is the word that comes to mind when I see the name Robert Townsend!!!!

[@Supremmo]

Good interview. I was waiting for you all to discuss The Parent Hood, but oh well.

[@OfficialFKZTv]

I loved every second of this Interview..thank you for making this happen questlove supreme 🫡💯

[@savtelly3817]

Yes King!!!! Robert Townsend is aging like fine wine!!!

[@williamrice7961]

I walked in my aunts room. Saying “where’s my bitches” when I was like 8 years but that was 1992 😂 Hollywood shuffle is still the best comedy movie ever!

[@PeteMcCorvey]

And you lived to tell the tale? 😂😂😂

[@Jennyboomboom88]

Omg! I love Robert Townsend so much! ❤ I watched ALL of his movies as a kid that I still enjoy today! 🥰🥰🥰 However, I cannot believe yall did not mention ‘Jackie’s Back’ with Jenifer Lewis! Y’all know July 15th is Jackie Washington day! “I’m still huge in Kinloch,” 😂😂❤❤ I really enjoyed this interview, thank you Quest Supreme! ❤❤❤

[@Pa841]

🔥Dope interview

[@ellew4573]

Robert Is a class act.

[@khaliltribie8739]

big phonte durham stand up! love to see it bredren! also thank u quest for everything youve contributed... this is ill already on the roll call

[@QLSProducer]

word up!

[@jamillawebb3567]

This man is a global treasure and an icon! I’m so glad you all featured him. What would Black American cinema be without his contributions. I don’t care about Emmy Awards or Oscars and they could never adequately validate his gifts! We love you always Uncle Rob!!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@philliedoss305]

Facts

[@philliedoss305]

This interview shows why always having an imagination is so important

[@DandysB1]

Robert is beyond inspirational 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 i shall write ✍🏿 for him one day

[@CallowXayne]

Nice interview. And thanks for mentioning a couple of Robert's lesser known movies. They were definitely added to the watch list.

[@deborahterrell4679]

Loved this interview. Very refreshing and you don't hear from Robert Townsend much, but I watched so much of his stuff as a kid