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

[@CouchTfilms]

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

[@sstephlov]

Meeeee

[@Monique215_]

Couch Tomato Me

[@mjjackson5481]

Zaria 😍😍😍

[@devrannsmith1240]

ME!!!

[@talarria9357]

Meee Zaria sooo 😍😍

[@IJ_RogersTV]

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]

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

[@IJ_RogersTV]

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]

+IJ Rogers #Truth

[@MrDaBears83]

No doubt

[@BlindMellowJelly]

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.

[@AnonymousSteph1]

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

[@AnonymousSteph1]

@@briannamarz9343 Exactly... lol

[@isrealiteprincessawakened2345]

FACTS!!

[@CandieP]

Double Facts.

[@chacolotland1917]

No fuckin doubt. Im so disappointed in Envy for never havibg seen it

[@vontebrown2537]

Truth

[@mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231]

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

[@DermDZL1]

Really doe

[@MrDaBears83]

No doubt

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Yesssssssssssssss he needs one seriously

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Absolutely!!!!

[@morgan8881]

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

[@johnanthony5166]

Golden Lords 😂😂😂😂

[@jerrylewis788]

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

[@marstonfobbsentertainment]

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

[@lavariosmith5622]

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

[@darksharxz]

Made here in Baltimore.

[@blanchedevereaux4820]

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.

[@kimme2852]

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

[@frankielogan9773]

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 💗

[@bakgammon]

Gems in my eyes, watched both too many times

[@mcyucks9991]

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]

@@mcyucks9991 They still do that.

[@mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231]

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

[@kristintee6808]

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]

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]

77

[@blackberry4life482]

Agreed And Keenan would be great.

[@cavonmuhammad7054]

We have a responsibility to teach our children.

[@winsells8527]

StraightLEGEND

[@mogul214]

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

[@TNDCBaby]

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

[@url0veang3l]

@@minidocstv3339 Watch it. Great movie.

[@Risha-Rene]

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

[@latoyalacy822]

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]

Me too

[@jizzle801]

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

[@kre-8-tivediting906]

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>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXVqZKeaNOkeMk

[@BlueLatte-f3f]

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.

[@spicey9780]

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

[@DDW45]

I agree. He is a underrated producer and writer.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

He looks good too

[@minidocstv3339]

So endearing love the laid backness so fine

[@twonrichpo1126]

✊🏾👏🏾

[@VarietyD]

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

[@itsobsessionnottalent1427]

Variety D 🤔🤔🤔

[@racentour5172]

ItsObsession NotTalent He said what he said

[@itsobsessionnottalent1427]

Racentour did I debate? Argue?

[@evandaugherty1223]

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!

[@sr.thecreatedplayer4997]

Evan Samuel that’s love ✌🏾

[@diamondp5973]

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

[@honeyluv15]

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]

Exactly!!

[@siremet1009]

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]

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]

Facts

[@Nanbebe7]

Agree!

[@kaykay4832]

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

[@e.s.7520]

So true...both deserve much respect!

[@ExistNNature]

so true

[@GatorGirl04]

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

[@briannamarz9343]

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

[@MalikDAKing]

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.

[@blacklight4075]

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

[@Holla412]

Him and kenan are so important to black film

[@Jazzyyy32]

Absolutely

[@thatgirizfly]

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

[@mrs.pettway7506]

I'm up

[@devan1715]

(Chours)"stand up"

[@micah5ive490]

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

[@DeiHarper9361]

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

[@blackberry4life482]

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

[@Naeem_El]

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

[@ArshealWashington]

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

[@marcoandell]

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

[@AllAboutUnderground]

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

[@bigrobj1]

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]

a true pioneer!

[@oaktree1626]

The Bold, the Black, the Beautiful

[@doggfather211]

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]

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]

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

[@AceKOfficial20]

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]

Just sad.

[@ericlewis450]

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

[@antoniom9470]

Icy Acey wow u beautiful

[@TabJ79]

Exactly

[@dejuanjohnson1754]

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

[@rennardwallace9449]

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

[@NativeNewYawker]

I know but they entertain the negative

[@Risha-Rene]

Agreed

[@dirtysterl]

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]

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]

Yeah i feel the same he is growing and evolving

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

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]

SNAPPLE FACT

[@workingonmyself]

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

[@caveloc]

"Nights like this I wish raindrops would fall."

[@diamondwest35]

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

[@chocolatewoman926]

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

[@msroz9804]

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

[@natashamitchell8863]

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]

i do moms had the phatty lol

[@THEREALALPHACROWNHER]

I would go see that

[@dequadrewalton2582]

GOOD LUCK

[@cooliereddz4141]

This man's underrated and underappreciated

[@romancetrtmusic]

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

[@BluJae93]

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

[@002brooklyn]

Like who

[@ibiggcvisuals]

The Parent Hood was my show growing up👍👍

[@HeyJoEllen]

Same

[@MrJAMESDAD1]

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

[@ibiggcvisuals]

@@MrJAMESDAD1 lol. Ok

[@ralo390]

biggcvisuals man who you telling

[@Jsimm100]

+biggcvisuals Mine Too

[@naturallyteeniesweets1789]

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]

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

[@michaelgayle68]

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

[@thataurus2492]

I watched that twice loved it

[@tashiaredd3421]

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

[@rachelwilliams1037]

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

[@samuelhardyjr2645]

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

[@bribri881000]

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

[@IMABIGBOSS0969]

☝️☝️☝️💯💯💯

[@avilestiffany]

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!

[@vonneal1]

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

[@tammyalbert3224]

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

[@cherrymocha7]

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

[@cuzzinal4936]

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

[@ggerring]

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

[@sr.thecreatedplayer4997]

Gwheyohn Gerring highkey

[@martinstaton1240]

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

[@Jsimm100]

+Gwheyohn Gerring #Truth

[@minidocstv3339]

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

[@kimme2852]

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

[@melaniesmith1928]

KimMe every time

[@monicareliford4912]

I love that movie

[@richisteeful]

Me too also laugh out loud when he says GIVE ME BACK MY BIKE

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

Thay gay ass movie tho..

[@msadviceisnice]

Wow! I didn’t know that either! That was a good movie

[@tammymathews3407]

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

[@minidocstv3339]

Tammy Mathews sooo fine and smooth

[@Jazzyyy32]

Yes indeed

[@tjallstar102]

Sure the hell is

[@byrdtaylor5703]

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]

Byrd Taylor that's how life plays and circles around

[@byrdtaylor5703]

P H Very true!

[@jamaalshelton6793]

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

[@byrdtaylor5703]

Mosdef Shel 6:54

[@DeiHarper9361]

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

[@NetteJ]

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

[@PrisonerOfWar10]

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

[@michellelott4112]

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

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

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

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

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

[@revans100591]

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

[@TNDCBaby]

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

[@CiaobellaAmour]

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

[@SILLYRABBIT2005]

He on black lightning

[@briannamarz9343]

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

[@janahbriscoe2321]

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

[@algiewoodyfunny9718]

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

[@luvlacali]

Glad somebody said it...FACTS!!

[@sharonhicks-jones5471]

*HE IS A TALENT*

[@DermDZL1]

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]

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

[@reece6583]

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

[@wolffang2021]

This is one interview I really wish was longer.

[@mikegreen9853]

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

[@wolffang2021]

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.

[@chishaun8466]

This man pushing 70 and look 40. #BlackPower

[@jonesthecomedian]

He's 61!

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

Wow!!

[@quameshabazz5840]

He's only freshly in his 60s dude

[@mr.smeggydickhoespulldeyas4231]

Yeah but the dude don't look 61 tho unlike his friend Keenan Wayans that look 75 already

[@Chan_00_24]

70?!!! All I can say is WOW 😍

[@davidhill7071]

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]

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

[@ociestafford6184]

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

[@samonejohns624]

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

[@tearialashaee7951]

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

[@cristalb8255]

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

[@catchthis714]

Eddie king;-)

[@Undeniably_Me]

*King

[@DeiHarper9361]

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

[@supremevictory4310]

Eddie Kayne "JOOOUNYA"😁

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@supremevictory4310 lmao exactly!

[@stephhasff]

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

[@Mutable_PageOfCups]

That's pretty cool.

[@PickEmUpMessEmUp]

Stephan Wheelis I got an uncle name Dell

[@justintimemagddelow672]

🍪

[@Tramplyfe]

Stephan Wheelis I have a dell computer

[@caylaandrews5083]

Hey!!!! My grandfather is one of the members too. Miss your uncle. Hope all is well :)

[@ghostrecon755]

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]

@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]

@@akimsmyer5254 I agree 100%!!

[@kre-8-tivediting906]

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>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXVqZKeaNOkeMk

[@platinumrose]

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

[@MrMackMoran]

Nothing but love and respect for this brother. Brilliant director, genuine and humble. I don't think he gets enough credit. I'm still watching Hollywood Shuffle in awe .

[@SumMumBoMum]

Robert need a Netflix deal...

[@MrBiggLefty]

Real Talk

[@oliviah.4741]

Facts...

[@neag12]

Agreed

[@mikespears5353]

Robert Townsend is legendary!

[@dansefureva7664]

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

[@mzrealinsanity2631]

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.

[@JordanCann]

I don't usually say this, but definitely underrated. Loved Meteorman as a kid and met Robert two months ago. He tried to shy away from taking a pic with my business partner and I at his premiere, but it was an honor to meet the man who inspired us as filmmakers

[@ItsNecieNee]

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

[@SunkissdInk]

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]

Me toooo!!!!!

[@1991Meka]

@@SunkissdInk Redid what? Never heard of a reboot

[@SunkissdInk]

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]

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

[@Breezeme105]

Who all still remembers meteor man 🤣

[@mirandacummings318]

Living Legend!!

[@kevinbrown536]

Was the first black panther of our generation

[@anthonyboy]

My shit!

[@hezakyacalmwind3297]

Breezeme105 I remember it when it was in theaters

[@brandongreen9384]

Hahahaha "Golden Lords"

[@kaycrackthegamer4979]

They needed more than 30 minutes with this legend.

[@Queenalika85]

Five heartbeat movie is my all time favorite movie

[@kingofohio513]

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

[@TheAMW]

BAPS is the ultimate classic! Can’t watch it enough.

[@DaleJr43]

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

[@RegnovaScott]

Raymond Bruce Facts

[@MWhite-zj5zk]

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

[@mixedlove1234]

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

[@onlytymecantell]

I'm in love with you

[@marciarandolph9659]

Me too. I thought he was so handsome.

[@WordWoman111]

Same.

[@minidocstv3339]

I wasn’t but he sure looks better now age is so handsome on a man even though he looks so young

[@jaquetahollins5259]

You got good taste.😎

[@kevinsommers0704]

Two heartbeats in the same night my wife wont believe this

[@realSimoneCherie]

young kobe bro that part!!! 😢😫😩

[@briannamarz9343]

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

[@mrryanstills]

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

[@hadbl12]

Ryan Stills Great list!!!!

[@joshuabennett2856]

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

[@maceymc.7612]

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]

@@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]

@@DeiHarper9361....that makes sense.

[@kre-8-tivediting906]

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>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXVqZKeaNOkeMk

[@ADTVent]

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.!

[@vakavakaboomshakalakalaka]

Black Excellency baby let em see!

[@theville3643]

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

[@TabJ79]

Lol

[@aisiabiddle9690]

Those hours haven't changed since '91 LOL

[@marquewallace]

Hahahahaha : )))

[@veef.moraless3020]

OOH SHIIIIT😂😂😂💀🤣🤣

[@PAHZAZZ]

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

[@thatlsk]

It's King, Eddie King Jr.

[@yameil]

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]

*PAHZAZZ RADIO BEST LINES EVER!!!!!

[@atlmon8854]

Dannnnnnnnng

[@mtonyjr4176]

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

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

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

[@TheLonelySoulja]

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

[@noturningbk9093]

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

[@sagittariusvibez5081]

No turning bk 90 very

[@nlee4566]

"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]

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]

@@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.

[@kynshii]

#MeteorMan #ParentHood One of the first positive black super heroes and this brutha has done a lot for the community 💪🏾👑💖

[@nadiak9562]

Tony Brown микʝʝι

[@4.carmeljwn]

I loved his variety show on HBO with The Bold, The Black and The beautiful. I know I'm telling my age, now this was like 89/90 😁😀

[@CandieP]

The WB was on and popping back then.

[@kynshii]

@@CandieP yes it was. After school was lit for WB

[@kynshii]

@Bridget martin sorry, I'm in Buffalo NY.

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

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]

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

[@shaunwright1100]

It was based off the groups called The Dells

[@tammymathews3407]

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]

ITS BASED ON THE DELLS

[@ComyaBee]

Holiday Heart and The Five Heartbeats 2 of my favorite movies of all time.

[@shawnapinner8049]

Solider Story an excellent movie defiantly a CLASSIC.

[@dannyanime3468]

Shawna Pinner facts

[@yaboy1414]

I really wanna see the documentary

[@terrancegraham6434]

Right

[@MJM8715]

Me too 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@rayray09rh]

It sucks everyone else has to wait til february. Hopefullyits on netflix

[@tashiaredd3421]

I can’t wait!

[@antmanthebossman]

ralph finnie me too i haven't seen it yet either

[@aplus20100]

I saw Robert Townsend & five heartbeats AUTOCLICK lol

[@diamondlifestyle4668]

I did too 🤣🤣

[@anjelanjel5017]

Robert Townsend is on of the most under rated comedian

[@eriksmiley2795]

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

[@MrNewktrane]

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!"

[@rashidpendleton372]

Underrated..Legend of our times.. Robert Townsend..

[@christopherbenning6085]

I hope Netflix is watching 🤔!

[@koolinwitk1789]

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

[@quameshabazz5840]

They're always watching

[@msroz9804]

I can not wait to see this documentary!!! The Five Heartbeats is by far my favorite movie.

[@angiecam91]

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.

[@theodorecoleman2063]

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

[@LukzaFactory]

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