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Posted on November 12th, 2010 by Producer @PICtv
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Robert Townsend,
Director and Executive Producer
Robert Townsend is a Hollywood-pioneer well ahead of his time. A Chicago native, he is often referred to as one of the “Godfathers” of the Independent Film World. With over 30 years in the business, he has made an indelible mark in Hollywood with an extensive list of credits.
Townsend wrote, directed, produced and starred in his own first film, the critically acclaimed Hollywood Shuffle, a satire, depicting the trials and tribulations of black actors in Hollywood. He directed Eddie Murphy in Eddie Murphy Raw, and he wrote, directed and starred in The Meteor Man, another huge success.
The movie that landed Townsend the credit of a lifetime was the popular tearjerker classic The Five Heartbeats. In between features, Robert created and produced his ground breaking Cable Ace award-winning Partners In Crime variety specials for HBO and highly praised Townsend Television for FOX television. He also created and starred in the WB Network hit series The Parenthood. Townsend has directed numerous television films such as Carmen: A Hip Hopera for MTV, Up, Up And Away for the Disney channel, The Little Richard Story for NBC, 10,000 Black Men Named George for Showtime, and Holiday Heart for Showtime just to name a few.
In 2004, Townsend added President and CEO of a television network to his resume called the Black Family Channel. He ran the channel for four years and created over 15 different television series until the network was sold in 2007. Townsend considers it one of the highlights of his career.
Townsend has made history by being nominated for over 30 NAACP Image Awards for film and television. |
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Cheryl L. West, Screenwriter
Cheryl West was the librettist for Play On! (ran on Broadway and aired on PBS’s Great Performances) and the author of several plays including Addy: An American Girl Story, Holiday Heart, Birdie Blue, Jar The Floor and Before It Hits Home. Her plays have been produced in England and at off-Broadway’s Second Stage Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Club as well as in numerous regional theatres that include Seattle Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Old Globe Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and the Goodman.
Her awards include the Susan Smith Blackburn prize, the Helen Hayes, AUDELCO and the NAACP Playwriting Award. As a film and TV writer, Ms. West has worked on projects at Sony, Paramount, TNT, HBO, MTV, Disney and CBS. Ms. West adapted her play Holiday Heart as a co-production of Showtime, MGM and Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca Productions. The 2000 film directed by Robert Townsend earned a GLADD nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for Alfre Woodard.
Ms. West is currently working on a commission for off-Broadway’s Second Stage Theatre, a musical commission for Seattle Rep and a commission for Minneapolis Children’s Theatre. |
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Messiah Jacobs, Producer
Messiah Jacobs is an independent producer with a diverse body of work in film, television, commercials, and new media webisodes. His film credits include the independent film Skyler starring Broadway’s Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose (The Princess and the Frog, Dreamgirls) and the zany comedy The Urn.
On television, Jacobs produced The Musical Theater of Hope for the Gospel Music Channel. Directed by Robert Townsend, the broadcast became one of the highest rated shows in the channel’s history.
Respected throughout the industry as a leader in the new media landscape, Jacobs produced the award winning web based series Diary of a Single Mom directed by Townsend and starring Monica Calhoun, Valery Ortiz and Janice Lynde along with veteran actors Billy Dee Williams, Richard Roundtree and Leon. The series is currently in its second season and can be seen exclusively at www.pic.tv.
In January 2010, Jacobs was named the Head of Production of V-Studio, a division of One Economy Corporation. Helmed by Robert Townsend, the venture is charged with the mission of making public purpose media for the Public Internet Channel.
Jacobs’ producing roots are grounded in finance having worked in auditing at Harlem’s Carver Federal Saving Bank while earning his Bachelors of Business Administration degree from Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY) in his hometown of New York City. |
I love what you all are doing. This is my first webisode of any kind. It was great taking a pic with Mr. Townsend at CBC.
If you are looking for any up and coming talent, google ATL based Jamilla Thompson (singer, actress, dancer, currently cast in MTV Teen Wolf).
Good luck with this. I will share on facebook.
Best,
Kimberly
Please keep up the good work!
I enjoyed the program. It really brings what single moms of all races are going through with a vast background. Although, I do not have children of my own I findmyself intrigued in the lessons that portray real woman without the tv drama. Continue to produce more that relates to woman.
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This whole series was Awesome… I can’t wait to see more… As a single mother of two, I only wished that I would have had something like this I could relate to… I have shared it with all my friends… Thank You, Thank You
Excellent Webisode! Keep it coming.
I want to first commend all the crew who are behind the scene making this a wonderful production. Secondly, the great cast that make this possible. Each cast member really brings something special to their role. I can’t tell u how valuable Monica Calhoun “Ocean,” truly is to that character and what she brings to the lives of those characters along side her. She gives so much to others before herself. Can’t wait to see future episodes unfold. Leon, always brings studded performance and I truly appreciate his gentleness and what a man should be for his woman and role model for his kid. I’ve really been shocked how Billy Dee Williams have shown diversity in his role. Hve never seen such great performance — used to seeing him appear in more debonare, gentleman roles. Mr. Townsend, nobody does it better we will forever need people like u in the entertainment industry. Ditto to u also Ms. West. Much Love, gotta go share the webisode.
Watched Seasons 1 thru 3 over the weekend. Can’t wait for more. When can we expect Season 4?
I HOPE YOU WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remarkable! Refreshing! Real!
Gracias!!!
This is what media should be used for!
I love this show so much! I don’t watch tv, just not impressed by whats up there. I blessedly stumbled unto this series when looking up a quote from The Five Heartbeats. I am so pleased with the intelligent, real life topics and the emotional connection made while watching. As a single mother of 4 boys, I am very grateful for the example of Ocean, a beautiful name for a beautiful character.
Found it today and watch every episode!!! : )
*watched….:)
*watched, I meant
Love Love love the show – would like to share information on our organization as we support domestic violence survivors who leave – much success to you all!
Sue Rock
Executive Director
Sue Rock Originals Everyone
Domestic Violence Support in a Whole New Way!
I would love to carry your show on Punch TV can you please contact me. 562-424-4597
When are the new episodes coming on. I love this show and can;t wait for it’s return.
Great cast, some of my favorite actors/actresses.
Keep up the good work, Mr. Townsend!
I just want to say Mr.Townsend I applaud you for your work & introducing me to this online tv show single mom. I love love love it. When the first season came out it was awesome and i was hoping for a part two and like a year later I googled single mom & season two was out and then now a year later i come back its season three like this is my favorite online tv sitcom and honestly i just cant get enough. I love all the actresses/actors & this show makes me laugh as well as cry lol I hope you continue w/ the success of these series or if not something better but I love it & I just thought i’d let you know…. & Oh yea I love Skye that girl can sangggg lol. #MuchLove
I saw this advertised when I watched Tyler Perry’s movie “Good Deeds”; found the show online’ couldn’t sleep so I stayed up watching all but the last two episodes of S3. I am a single mother, an although all my children are grown w/children, I remember the same struggles represented in this show and my youngest is 32. We as women must learn to support each other, rise above our circumstances; be an example to our children, try to teach other young women that are watching us, because they are. By God’s grace and our faith we will not only survive, but use the roadblocks He places or allows in our paths to be stepping stones to go where He has prepared for us!
When will S4 be aired? Can’t wait!