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Robert Townsend Part 1
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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
For 2024 Black History Month, QLS has some special programming. "This is the greatest episode ever," Questlove says during this two-part discussion with Hollywood revolutionary Robert Townsend. Part 1 includes his Chicago upbringing, gift for impersonations, and pursuit to become a working actor in New York. Robert touches on his ascent from minor roles in Cooley High and The Warriors to nearly becoming an SNL cast member. A focal point of Part 1 is Robert detailing how Townsend financed Hollywood Shuffle with a credit card and his word. This conversation with a true visionary is both funny and impactful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Feb 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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