Robert Townsend on David Ruffin and The Five Heartbeats

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Robert Townsend is one of the great film directors of his era. I’ll never forget sitting in the theater and watching his first film Hollywood Shuffle. In this clip, he reveals that he wanted the late David Ruffin on The Five Heartbeats as an Advisor.
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@DCP Год назад

To hear the full conversation: pod.link/1313077481/episode/c845a1ef51d636de51b8fae2a0afe483

@cilla4000 4 месяца назад

Link don't work

@simplethings474 Месяц назад

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@hessinc.hessinc.7433 Месяц назад

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@user-cv7nj7xt7h Месяц назад

Sad

@deborahmcneil788 Месяц назад

Have always had the utmost respect and adoration for Robert Townsend. Would like to see more of you. Anyway, thanks for all you’ve done. 😊

@roeskilove5292 Месяц назад

One day Robert Townsend will get the credit and kudos that he so much deserves. He is also a pioneer in black film.-Godspeed!

@LC517-sq6cl Месяц назад

That's good. Let the black people celebrate his black pioneering.

@carlosrob6494 Месяц назад

@@LC517-sq6clClose your mouth suck

@RoyalTea70 Месяц назад

I totally Agree❤❤

@roeskilove5292 Месяц назад

@@LC517-sq6cl 😋-Yep, we are licking our chops knowing that this new awakening is different than the last one. Don’t think that I don’t know you and hear you. Your problem is that you now know that we know what you didn’t want us to know. ✊🏿Black Power!

@sybilgcoleman6545 Месяц назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@onewitdaforce3418 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend is a legend

@clariseharrington8252 26 дней назад

Facts

@originalkingalpha5116 26 дней назад

Yeah a legendary liar! Everyone knows that Michael Jackson paid for David Ruffin's funeral and burial expenses. This clown is capping big time!🤡😂

@robertson-winningallthetim7241 24 дня назад

He love the booty

@sharita7270 24 дня назад

Yes he is!!!

@helloxonsfan 24 дня назад

100% agree...!!! 👍🏽

@qbk29 Месяц назад

"The five heartbeats" One of my favorite all time movies. Robert did himself proud on that masterpiece.

@preciousone9377 27 дней назад

Yes!

@sweetazzpiew8490 27 дней назад

Indeed!!

@elenaarman-tang7811 26 дней назад

Love that movie 🥰 I've seen it many times.

@davidclayton6611 23 дня назад

Isn’t the movie about the Dells? David Ruffin wasn’t in the Dells I don’t think

@Rondondemarco 19 дней назад

@@davidclayton6611 He was a prototype for the guys who got strung out and fell from grace which happened to a member of almost every popular soul and duwop band from that era. David ruffin was like the archetype for each one literally that the story repeated itself on.

@eaddysindustries2387 Месяц назад

You are my hero Mr. Townsend, never sold out and always had a positive image on the screen.

@christinahardy5938 27 дней назад

Why are black men so self-destructive and they don't take care of their families they'll leave you in a heartbeat I want to know why why why would I kill a black women within a blink of the eye and we support you I love you will kill somebody over you but you'll kill us what's in a blink of I and beat us down we are known as hoes ambitious a rap songs b******play rap songs yhr why is a black man not standing up Florida black woman you came from black women why yo😊 why is it that black man why are black men call black men why black men black queens b******😢 the ones that stand up for black men or black women but y'all disrespect us will be in disrespected too much by black men and we're standing up and fighting I want our black man to do better was there a black queens Summer's not right if somebody's wordings is coming out wrong some of the wordings is coming out wrong I love my black man but it seems to me that y'all don't value US it's got to change now we got our black women look like a bunch of strippers and navy men what these tattoos our family has changed I want to see my black man now I'm tired of you looking at these tight pants man come on black man where is my back King King King King King King King King I want my king black king black man 😢

@christinahardy5938 27 дней назад

I'm sorry some of these words is not right but I'm upset,, where's my black man where is the king at I want the king the black man king where is he at what is going on where is my black king😢

@christinahardy5938 27 дней назад

Some of the words that I spoke in the first big paragraph then come out right in the first paragraph it did not come out y'all know what I mean don't know what I mean hey I got to go to work

@sha1841 26 дней назад

@@christinahardy5938 Click the 3dots & edit the comment to your liking or delete them

@Pistons2024 3 месяца назад

Underrated legend Robert Townsend

@kimberlyrobinson1978 Месяц назад

I LOVE him 😍

@w.a.franklin4739 Месяц назад

Very underrated.

@bosse1092 Месяц назад

Absolutely!! He was and is still the man but not spoken of much these days

@salsasoul4112 Месяц назад

Completely underrated. We have Mr. Townsend to thank for The Wayans Brothers ❤

@queenmommie100 Месяц назад

He wouldn't play there dirty games so happy that he didn't.

@shadymccoy7 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend has always been great to me. He doesn't get the kudos he deserves. 💜💜

@datgurlky1 Месяц назад

Because he doesn't make smut.

@MartyanisCampbell Месяц назад

Robert Townsend from the Westside of Chicago yes he is a great ok

@originalkingalpha5116 26 дней назад

Yeah whatever. Obviously he's not a standup guy if he's lying about paying for Ruffin's funeral. Everyone knows that Michael Jackson paid for David Ruffin's funeral and burial expenses. Get this clown outta here!🤡😂

@debiw149 Месяц назад

Hollywood Shuffle is a classic.

@pearl0818 27 дней назад

Yes it is!

@IMEANDATSHIT 26 дней назад

Hell yeaa shit funny as hell

@Metal_Face_Doom 26 дней назад

Gimme a Winky Dinky Dog

@timothyypearson 25 дней назад

Indeed it is

@subliminalcriminal2782 25 дней назад

"Yall know where I can find Jheri Curl?"... 😆 🤣 😂 Classic!

@AA-sh8pk Месяц назад

The 5 heart beats is an all time must watch classic. 5 STARS!!!!

@jonesfredrick94 21 день назад

@shamicehargrove7803 2 месяца назад

Damn. Poor David. Sometimes tomorrow really is too late.

@dawnpratt846 Месяц назад

Yes , it's said never put off for tomorrow what could do today !

@dawb86 Месяц назад

"There is no tomorrow. There is NO TOMORROW!!!" #ripcarlweathers

@Thetruthbetold1020 Месяц назад

Exactly!

@tarcycoley7764 Месяц назад

No tomorrow 😢

@wudaddy 28 дней назад

He was a tortured soul self-destructiing. Like David's son said: he wanted love, but he got fame.

@cortlandsimmons6241 Месяц назад

As kids, my twin bro and i took a picture with Robert during the 80s at the Bill Pickett Rodeo. He picked us up in his arms. Iam now 41 and I will never forget that. A down to earth man.

@theonlyladybella44480 25 дней назад

❤

@cortlandsimmons6241 23 дня назад

@@theonlyladybella44480 ❤️

@prim.an.propher1505 21 день назад

Thank you for supporting my family ❤ Bill Pickett is my ancestor

@DavidMartin-yr9ym Месяц назад

Robert Townsend is a real one

@user-ly3rw1yv2w Месяц назад

And, Big props to Keenan Ivory Wayans for the suggestion to help Mr. Ruffin

@originalkingalpha5116 26 дней назад

A real liar. Michael Jackson paid for David Ruffin's funeral and burial expenses. He also paid for Jackie Wilson's funeral as well. Hey, Tito! Come look at this!😂

@originalkingalpha5116 26 дней назад

Michael Jackson did that for David Ruffin's family. Look it up!

@insomthegreat 24 дня назад

@@originalkingalpha5116 He said he helped pay for the funeral.

@originalkingalpha5116 24 дня назад

@@insomthegreat " Michael Jackson volunteered to pay for David Ruffin's funeral expenses, but did not attend the service. Jackson, Rod Stewart, Daryl Hall and Oates, Diana Ross, The Spinners, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, sent floral arrangements. Ruffin is buried in section three at Woodlawn Cemetery." Sincerely yours, Wikipedia and Google/ Document.🙂

@phyllislong8189 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend is frozen in time,,,! He looks just like he looked in 1991! There's something about him that exudes kindness.❤❤❤❤❤

@ElizabethVAllen Месяц назад

I just introduced the Five heartbeats to my 16 and 18 year old nephew's 3 weeks ago. Now this pops up. Thank you algorithms 😅 I love Townsend... clean Hollywood reputation .... no scandals. 🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉

@LionsDen1223 26 дней назад

WOW! My 17 year old just watched it, too. He loved it, which surprised me because he hates what he calls My kinda music! Now he knows every song 🎵 and walks through the house singing them! 😂😂😂

@vicrollerson 2 месяца назад

RIP Mr. David Ruffin

@lafredabowe1637 Месяц назад

Sad he's been gone so long, but he can't hear you say RIP. Therefore, it's time to stop with this nonsense.

@vicrollerson Месяц назад

It's wasn't about you in the first place so why are you in your feelings? You may want to get a life and stop sweating minor stuff 😂😂😂@@lafredabowe1637

@sandra-jones Месяц назад

@@lafredabowe1637RIP Mr. RUFFIN.

@sandra-jones Месяц назад

@@lafredabowe1637RIP Mr Ruffin.

@MichelleLuvn25 Месяц назад

@@lafredabowe1637go to hell

@Soul_Education 29 дней назад

I love Robert Townsend! He looks amazing! I hope to see more of his amazing work❤

@bonitahobbs2374 Месяц назад

THANK YOU FOR HELPING WITH DAVID RUFFINS FUNERAL❗❗❗I here you are from the Westside of CHICAGO. Have lived there too. Thank you for your positive boldness. 🙏🏾

@j.t.robins5896 8 месяцев назад

THIS MAN DESERVES HIS FLOWERS!!!!!!!

@vg4life 6 месяцев назад

He really does

@ramon317 4 месяца назад

Yes indeed!

@user-eu8gu7cn2g Месяц назад

Period

@Queendeewitdalocs Месяц назад

Right now 🥺

@MizKimmy Месяц назад

💐💐💐

@lynnrollins9734 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend you've always been AWESOME ❤

@preciousone9377 27 дней назад

What kind gesture, I’ve always like Robert Townsend’s work. He deserves a lot of respect and remained a man of integrity in a cesspool like Hollyweird. RESPECT!

@jeromejenkins7886 Месяц назад

This is how we should start treating each other ❤❤❤❤

@allainat666 2 месяца назад

We need more Townsend Entertainment

@Julanta 23 дня назад

This

@wjohnjr Месяц назад

Yesss, please give RT his flowers now..he is an artistic trailblazer for our generation..right on Mr Toure👊🏾

@annalittle577 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend... an auteur! Truly under-rated and has never been recognized for his astonishing work. 💐💐🐐

@Lamont-fy2xj 29 дней назад

We recognize him that's all he needs, that's all we need , we don't need other races to recognize , that's were the problem is , stop looking for confirmation from others cause all they gonna do is tear down what we make that's great, real talk

@flashlight5695 29 дней назад

Robert Townsend. is my hero !!!!

@crystalgrose 10 месяцев назад

Have always loved Robert Townsend ♥️

@Yuckio 10 месяцев назад

Cap

@lyric_S.15 6 месяцев назад

@@Yuckio l.m.a.o

@ydkwithlele1867 6 месяцев назад

He went to school with some of my family members. Austin High School in The Chi.

@sheraydunbar729 3 месяца назад

Facts ❤

@jddII 2 месяца назад

Yes!

@JamesJordan-mz3nn Месяц назад

Best director in the game, have y'all seen five heartbeats? Classic! Thanks Robert We love you man🏆💯💯💯

@samjohn34sj Месяц назад

I'll watch it any time, anywhere! #Classic

@James-sq8jx Месяц назад

Keenan was co-director

@JamesJordan-mz3nn Месяц назад

@@James-sq8jx appreciate that

@kimberlyweldon340 Месяц назад

My Five Heartbeat vhs destrkyed fr I m being seen to many times.😢😢😢😊

@Oliverswife929 Месяц назад

Yes, one of my favorite movies!

@phyuku650 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend dosent get enough credit the man is a legend

@carolynbrooks8770 Месяц назад

I’ve always liked and admired Robert Townsend. A truly unsung hero❤

@w.a.franklin4739 Месяц назад

Love this dude-- pure class.

@jazzywazzy4761 8 месяцев назад

Robert Townsend will always be my man in my head. He was my 1st superhero (Meteor Man), My 1st crush (as Duck in the 5 Heartbeats), and the awesome family man in ParentHood

@antoniomitchell1883 6 месяцев назад

This ain’t no movie, this is real life baby!

@jazzywazzy4761 6 месяцев назад

@@antoniomitchell1883 Lmao what?

@TexasBorn1965 Месяц назад

@jazzywazzy4761 I decided Robert was mine years ago😂😂

@jazzywazzy4761 Месяц назад

@@TexasBorn1965 Lmao We got some good taste don't we!

@TexasBorn1965 Месяц назад

@@jazzywazzy4761 Sho right!

@elisharamsey7321 Месяц назад

Thank you, Robert Townsend. I’ve never forget the impression that you have left on me and the rest of the world and my family. Thank you.

@claudinastewart9203 Месяц назад

thank you brother 🙏 you are appreciated 🙏

@sweetnecter02 Месяц назад

Hayyyy Robert Towsend. We Love Youuu ❤❤❤🎉✊🏾✊🏾💪🏾💯😊

@anthonymeans7439 6 месяцев назад

Robert Townsend is a class act!

@laurajones1211 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend is an amazing movie producer!! Passion is real!! He is so inspirational!! Love David Ruffin !!RIP❤

@luke-man181 29 дней назад

Robert Townsend God Bless You

@user-rp8xm3lt4k Месяц назад

Very creative dude always helping his own people

@TC-Jack 2 месяца назад

Mr. Townsend you’re the hero for doing that for Mr. Ruffin ! Bless you💜

@sharonhilliard8825 Месяц назад

You are a special person keep sharing your love for the lost That’s just another gift adding to the so many more you have❤

@GOLDENEMPRESS8 27 дней назад

Robert Townsend is truly a beautiful soul. I got a chance to meet him at Columbia College downtown Chicago, Illinois . It was a high school memory. I'll never forget.

@Shaqad56 Месяц назад

That’s how we are supposed to treat each other! Thanks for being an exemplar Mr. Robert Townsend!👍🏾✊🏾🙏🏾

@lindathornton6607 Месяц назад

I love Robert Townsend. I loved Partners in crime. He is still fine. ❤❤❤❤❤

@mrc597 Месяц назад

The First one was the funniest!

@dukeblue3793 Месяц назад

It’s always good to see and hear from Mr. Robert Townsend. He’s such a pioneering legend for the BLACK community

@user-dy1mf7qv9l Месяц назад

He has helped so many!!! 💥💥💥

@user-eu8gu7cn2g Месяц назад

#icon .......give this man some flowers 🎉#legend

@nscantre3482 6 месяцев назад

Rest Up David Ruffin ⚘️🕊🕊🕊

@Ididntwantthishandle 27 дней назад

Robert Townsend always struck me as a real stand up guy. Don't know him personally but appreciate him being apart of my childhood in a way.

@Z-xm2bz 20 дней назад

The Five Heartbeats will FOREVER be a classic!!! Thank You for blessing us with this Masterpiece 🙏🏾🫶🏾🤗

@arabionjames9290 Месяц назад

Bob you are one of the all time greats.

@KAM-rl6tz Месяц назад

Robert Townsend looks great!

@emj1794 29 дней назад

Right. Probably 65 and looks 40

@julesking54 28 дней назад

Robert Townsend is the definition of a pioneer

@reshimasellassie3311 26 дней назад

A hero praising his hero! Thank you Mr. Townsend for inspiring us with such integrity and humility. 💐 🌸 🌺 🌻 🌼 🌹 R.I.P. Mr. Ruffin, my mother’s favorite singer!

@gidgetthompson6687 27 дней назад

Robert Townsend you are one of my HEROES 😊

@sweett1471 28 дней назад

This man is truly a legend.

@mauriotremainewillingham229 29 дней назад

David Ruffin was The MAN! Robert Townsend is underrated for his talents, skill, and drive.

@sportschatwithnat 29 дней назад

You have instilled this same beautiful Spirit in your daughter. What a beautiful soul. You are a BLESSING to us Mr. Townsend

@rahmansundiata7475 2 месяца назад

Salute 🫡 2 Robert Townsend

@derrickbrennan1478 Месяц назад

Thanks for that brother 🙏. Rick Brennan from CHANGE N Philly love always peace. 333.Rick

@hassanabdur-rahman1559 27 дней назад

I love brother Robert Townsend. The brother is a great and brilliant screen writer and director. We need to acknowledge and honor this brother while he is here. May God continue to bless you brother Robert.

@desmondallen7585 Месяц назад

Mississippi legend David Ruffin.

@tayteflon9691 Месяц назад

North Philly here!!..David Ruffin was a legend!!..Salute Meteor Man!!!🫡

@clemetenemoore259 Год назад

You were being merciful, loving and kind. I give you my respect because you wanted to do good and help your fellow man.

@Mylesmoraless 8 месяцев назад

Well...he had 3 months, the movie came out March of 91' David passed June of 91' sooooo!!!

@skepchica 7 месяцев назад

@thaddboo David may have been in the UK. If I'm not mistaken, right after they got back from a tour was when David passed. Something about having a money belt with their money from that tour that disappeared. Smh

@bryceharper8968 Месяц назад

From Michigan excellent cool 😎 thanks for Mr.Robert Townsend for helping our Michigan legend

@tuckerbiggs1168 10 дней назад

Robert Townsend is a legend, and he deserves his flowers. He opened a lot of doors for people

@mygarfield11 27 дней назад

Robert Townsend deserves his Flowers Now!!! A Pioneer!!!🙏🏽👑💪🏽

@PrettyP.69 Месяц назад

Robert is so intelligent ❤

@Watt718 27 дней назад

Robert Townsend definitely needs to be spoken about more!

@DaLumpy1 Месяц назад

Robert Townsend: LEGEND!!!

@JeromeLaserface Месяц назад

I have a new respect for this man! Wow!

@mcdonoghrahloh459 Месяц назад

The great Robert Townsend 👍🏿

@sendawulakajubi2991 25 дней назад

If you’re an 80s Baby, 90s kid, this man was a big part of your upbringing. I haven’t heard from Robert in a long time. Real Icon

@Sassyone213 Месяц назад

Mr. Townsend ❤ you've been our hero for many years...we Thank you for doing this from your heart

@OneTrineMendUs 8 месяцев назад

Honor and Homage to Temptations King David Ruffin🌿👑⚘ I really apreciate you Mr. Townsend, both your making of 5 Heartbeats and your contribution to Mr. Ruffin's funerary services. When speaking of your meeting Mr. Ruffin and what you witnessed I really thank both Keenan and yourself for the willingness to aid our Brother in need of care and compassion. Nice to hear Mr. Ruffin was your hero. Mr. Ruffin was amazing in his own right. 🌿RIP David Ruffin⚘

@missb2182 Месяц назад

Michael Jackson paid for his funeral but this was a nice story, nonetheless.

@andrefields230 Месяц назад

My hero, luv you, stay blessed.

@Kali2Htwn 23 дня назад

Give this man his flowers now he’s legendary 🫶🏾🖤

@Kekebusinessmogul Месяц назад

Give Robert Townsend his flowers. 🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺

@GoddessMoor 8 месяцев назад

I still remember The Robert Townsend Show ❤

@Msanonymousladyy 9 месяцев назад

Aww Robert looks great! That’s so kind of him wanting to help David and it’s sad how he died when the movie came out.😢

@MisssKayy Месяц назад

Chicago legend! Robert Townsend.❤

@Healthyheart-hu6dx 25 дней назад

Wow. Thank you for your respect to him as a pioneer, his gifts as a man and not his addiction. Thank you for honoring his value as a man Robert Townsend

@user-oh1xk3lk9e Месяц назад

My favorite movie… We miss you Mr Townsend

@cherylhoward324 4 месяца назад

God bless you for looking out for another brother ❤

@ernestmorrow8143 28 дней назад

Always have had nothing but love and respect for this brother...... Smart assa tack..... Love your work sir..... 👊🏾

@djenkins39 12 дней назад

Robert Townsend is just a treasure of our community!!!

@Rotti1313 9 месяцев назад

He looks AMAZING!!!!! I always loved this guy!!!!

@momsownbiz9610 Месяц назад

Glad you are still around ❤

@andrewhitesri.5295 25 дней назад

Robert Townsend you are a hero!!! Your talent speaks for itself. THANK YOU SIR!!!

@realgems1975 16 дней назад

My Chi-Town brother, Robert Townsend. Back in the day, our mothers attended the same church on the West Side of Chicago. Thank you for representingo us, big bro. Appreciate your efforts.

@darrick-zo5ny Месяц назад

Townsend truly a masterpiece

@user-kq2ii8xx2j 11 месяцев назад

Michael Jackson also paid true brothers for showing love

@skepchica 7 месяцев назад

Michael paid.

@missb2182 Месяц назад

Michael Jackson paid for the funeral. I recall the funeral released the information. Robert probably donated to the family.

@Luke-kg7vu Месяц назад

So I guess Robert chipped in

@3timbuk Месяц назад

We miss your work Brother R.T. 👊

@jacksavage279 Месяц назад

This man is a legend.

@Meee22222 9 месяцев назад

I saw Robert at a hotel I stayed at in NY when I was younger. Very friendly guy.

@DorseyJackson 10 месяцев назад

Met this man in person. One of my heroes. Chased him down after an appearance he had just to get his autograph 😂. His bouncers probably thought I was gonna try to rob him.