Mo’Nique: Robert Townsend Finds Out “Why We Laugh”
Published by JamesP26 on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 4:09 pm.One of my favorite shows as a kid was “The Parent ‘Hood,” but since then, actor Robert Townsend has mostly stayed out of the camera’s view. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. Aside from a few acting spots here and there, the comedian has spent most of the last decade writing and producing behind the scenes.
Robert will take some time to get back on camera when he talks to Mo’Nique this Wednesday. He’s got a new project called “Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy,” a look back at the evolution of Black comedy. Packed with interviews from comedians like Bill Cosby, Eddie Griffin and Chris Rock (just to name a few), and a look at TV shows like “Good Times” and “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam,” Robert probably included your favorite comedian or show somewhere in the comedy-documentary.
Don’t miss Robert Townsend on “The Mo’Nique Show,” Wednesday at 11 PM/10C, while I hunt for “The Parent ‘Hood” on DVD…

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I went to this taping and I don’t understand why there had been so much confusion as to when this show will air. Even this website gives conflicting information. Why is theis picture of Robert Townsend on here.?It looks really bad. He is dignified at this doesn’t make him look like he can be taken serious. C’mon, yall have to your guests justice!
Robert Townsend Foundation contact information please. Thanks!
Phoebe
Great performance. U guys show u really feel the music. Thumbs up!
Good Job Guys ! Love The Music =)
I really like the show a lot ; the group DArtis they did so G¤¤d I was feeling the music and I made all my friends watch the show and posting it all on twitter . Im glad  G¤¤d group has been made and I wish you guys the best of luck and god bless you guys .
Very positive group and vibe. I really enjoyed their performance and their music! Hope to see them doing more in the future:)
1st and foremost I would like to congratulate DArtis for making it on the show and showing the world who they are and what their music is all about…love you guys and I wish you the best of success! 2nd Robert Townsend made a lot of sense on the show last night and one thing that I like is when he talked about the GOOD/FUNNY shows that used to be on WB and other channels that no longer exist…Tv shows arent the same anymore! Whatever happened to the good times lolz
D’Artis .. yu guys murdered it suprised no one got arrested.. =]
it was a great introduction..i seen who yu guys were also saw the nervousness lol and just keep in mind this is only the beginning.. FIRST DROP WAS MONIQUE SHOW LIKE.. THATS BIG.. WHO KNOWS WHATS NEXT SON!!
Loved it do ur thing much love fynesse keep up the good. Work
the performance was a great i like the way that they perfromed it i think they have good atitudes that nothing can stop them now they can keep working hard and to follow their dreams to a better futuer nd also a new begining to the chapter’s in ur lives
The perfomance was “outstanding”. Fynese, JayJay(House) keep up the grind. Ya’llgot my support…
D’Artis did great. The song was hot, performer looked great and so did the overall performance. Much love to them!
Good job Mo! just want to get the web site that robert’s new movie is on(diary of a single mom) is on. (LOVE YOU ROBERT !!!)
Before the D’Artis performed I was overwhelmed for a particular reason. To see those young talents up there on the stage making history within their journey was unforgettable. They took me by surprise when they wore their skin for the world to see and told their stories and their music did the same. I was nearly in tears, I’m a punk! LOL. But not because of the music (the first song) but because I felt like they’ve come so far and they deserved it.
I’m extremely proud of these young talents. And I will continue to support them every for chance I get.
Get say the word.
That performance was horriable,the only good part was the background singer.who told them niggas to start dancing lol
lol @ james yes i thought the performance was wack and the other people that loving them on here must be family member or friend,but if ya really was there friend ya will tell them the truth.it was wack!!!!!!
lol @ james yes i thought the performance was wack and the other people that loving them on here must be family member or friend,but if ya really was there friend ya will tell them the truth.it was wack!!!!!!
lol @ james yes i thought the performance was wack and the other people that loving them on here must be family member or friend,but if ya really was there friend ya will tell them the truth.it was wack!!!!!!
lol @ james yes i thought the performance was wack and the other people that loving them on here must be family member or friend,but if ya really was there friend ya will tell them the truth.it was wack!!!!!!
Those kids were realy good, it soo good to see young ppl doing omething positive BRING THEM BACK, I WANT TO SEE MORE!
anyone that saids they are wack is a hater… remember the beginning of all artist they will grow they did a great job and will only get better! they are the future!!
I loved Poison can i taste her medication . lol the band was great!
Takes alot to get up there and perform…You guys are young and strong…keep doing it and u will move up….DArtis Wish u all the best of luck!!!!!
tuff performance fynese hoe..loved it
Wow…. I loved the performance, DArtis… Poison…. keep doing what you do… I read a few hateful comments…. hahahaha, sad they don’t know talent… There’s haters everywhere …… Keep them around as your motivators…..
You guys are very positive and we need more of that. Poison…. “I love you girl” keep it sexy…. I will say this I want to see more and for those of you who don’t know the girl of the group “Poison” Watch out for her, She has alot to bring to the table, very talented, this is just a small part of what she gave the word of what she has to offer…. DO YOU…..
Poizon im happy for you ma, you did well on stage siis! These hataz ain saying much, and yo seriously you got a face for tv. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
omg stop hating,I loved the show they were very good i’m not a family member and i’m a fan of their music already
D’ Artis performance was great. They sent out a positive message. Keep up the good work and hold your heads up <3 Nothing is impossible .
D’Artis ya did ya thing KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK hope to see more you guyz ….
wats next ????
love the D’Artis performance…hope to see them on your show again soon
GREAT JOB
DArtis did so good def feeling those songs hope to hear more from them soon owww the boy wid the long hair def could get it tooo sexy!!!!!!
D’Artis performance was hot, very entertaining, and Fynese you did your thing
shout to the boy fynese and his band they did there think ily baby lol
Poison nd her band “D’Artist” performance was livee, love the songs hope tuh see moree..nd poison still lookin guhdd lols .. – crystal
Drunkem Monkeys was it? Oh yeah…a monkey does what it’s trained to do unfortunately so do slave-indoctrined negroes! And yes I am the father of the talented FYNESE and friend to Jay & Poison Ya’ll DID YOUR THING!! National exposure and not even 20! The music was Hot, The Music inspiring and Poison sexxy as Hello X, thanks for pushing these kids to greatness! D’Artist Doin BIG THINGS for 2010!!
I loved the Movie “Precious” Mo? Girl ya did your thing ! If I’d seen you after the movie you might have caught a beat down! LOLOL! I saw peices of my life on that screen. Keep the movement goin cause yeah “It COULDA BEEN me too!” Love you baby and those kids D’Artist are gonna be big and it good to see you there givin their shot! I really enjoyed their music. I was humming that first song for a minute! Where are they performing next?
D’Artis really was BEYOND excellent . The performance was amazing. Poison, Fynese, and House .. Keep up the good work and never let anyone bring you guys down. Yall are blessed! I look forward to hearing more too!!
D’Artis perfomance was wonderful.. It was inspirational and enjoyable. It was also great to see a former student of mine become a great successs.
Yo. Shoutouts To D’Artis.
Facts I Remember wen we all used 2 go and do video shoots. Now yall 3 stuck to it being True.. I Respect thatt.
I Hope yall to get more keep it up and God Bless. It Takes a lot to even get Å Show. Keep it Up forreal.
-Gusz.モ.Fresh
http://Www.youtube.com/Guszefresh
Check out My Michael Jackson Tribute I did Å Show doing THRILLER I Played as Michael Jackson..
FYNESE Dope music excellent presention, “Why they over there lookin at you? Cause you got long hair? They’re average fourteen karat- they just sit back and just stare!” Seems like the Haters all two of them are out in force LoL! You did it like you been doin it and I’m looking for more! Big ups to MO..Baby you is servin up Fired Catfish. Mac & cheese, collard greens with dry cornbread to soak up the Pot-liquor! Mmmm Lovin it! Thank You BET FOR THE MO’NIQUE SHOW! Loved D’Artist bringem back soon!!
FYFNESE? Son you and your band killed it! Lovin your energy and presence! God is goin to take you even farther than you ever dreamed! Your talent HAS made room! Go MoNique..it’s your Birthday! Thank you Baby. Girl; Their success is your success…you are a visionary! Cause (Without the Lord Jesus on my side) It coulda been Me!
D’Artis performance was dope. does anyone know where i can find more of their music?
D’ARTIS, Great performance! Your music is positive, uplifting and entertaining… As I was watching I’m thinking… the music is Fresh AND you all have a Presence on stage: that combination can only lead to Success. An impressive group on the rise to definitely watch out for, can’t wait to hear more!
GOOD WORK BRO….THAT’S HOW U PUT IT DOWN..YOU ALREADY KNO!!!!!!!!
-J.BLAC
i love da performance it was great .. wish ya gud luck :]
I LOVED THE PERFORMANCE YALL ARE VERY TALENTED. GOD BLESSED YALL WITH THIS TALENT, EMBRACE IT AND DNT LET ANYONE TELL U OTHERWISE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS
I loved, I mean loved the performance by D’Artis. How can I purchase their music? It was so positive and I would love to share it with my youth that I mentor.
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The performance was pretty good i gotta say
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love the GUYS POISON MY GIRL DO YOU THING YOU LOOKED AWESOME !HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN MONIQUE MUCH LOVE I AM YOUR GREATEST FAN ,D’artis love the energy the style and the words of the songs love caroline
muy bonito con cache and style love the performance of d’artis and the girl was fly and cool would like to see them perform .
WHEN ARE YOU PUTTING D’ARTIS AGAIN?MONIQUE ,THEY WERE GOOD.!!!!THEIR MESSAGE WAS POSITIVE AND POWERFUL STORIES I LOVED IT
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