Episode 71: Television Programming

Featuring Actor, Director, Writer, Comedian, Founder of the Mixtape Comedy Show, and Executive Producer of BET+'s All The Way Black; Royale Watkins. (2:12) We discuss the power of television shows, specifically sitcoms. Royale gives us insight into television programming and why brands purchase ad spots for particular shows. (12:15) We also have a conversation about the comedy community and how comedians play a larger role in entertainment. Royale helps us understand what makes comedians successful, because comedians do more than tell jokes. (20:28) During the interview, we learn about All The Way Black, Royale tells us what networks look for in new shows, how he's built relationships with some of comedy's most respected comedians, and tells us what's next on his agenda.