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There's a television network called MyNetworkTV, and they have a show starring Flavor Flav because ... well, I don't know. And on this show, Terrell Owens is going to be a guest star, because ... again, I really don't know. Television confuses and frightens me.

From the promotional e-mail:

Flav plays Calvester Hill, an ex-convict that moves in with his wealthy, conservative brother, Winston (Kelly Perine). Calvester subsequently turns the Hill family’s life upside down, parading his old prison cronies through the house; teaching his nephew Winston Jr. (Jesse Reid) to be a gangsta rapper; and butting heads with Winston’s snooty wife, Ashley (Carrie Genzel), seventeen year-old princess Heather (Marie Michael), and housekeeper Su Ho (Emily Kuroda).

Added Flav, “It is an honor and a blessing to have Terrell ‘Touchdown’ Owens on my show, ‘Under One Roof.’ I am excited and I can't wait to complete an episode with one of my most favorite players in history. One thing special I want to say to Terrell is, ‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of my show and consider this episode one extra touchdown under your belt.’”

The show is called Under One Roof (they ignored my suggestion for a title, "How Many Years Can We Set Black People Back?"). It sounds fantastic if you've ever caught yourself thinking, "I wish there was a show just like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, only starring much older people." It debuts April 16th at 8:00 pm.

Terrell Owens and Flava Flav, together. This can't be good for anybody.

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  1. COWBOY AL
    1. Posted by COWBOY AL Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    Any body knows what time it is $$$$$
  2. Blkknight12
    2. Posted by Blkknight12 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    I (in a twisted way) am amused by "Flavor of Love," however this show is doomed to fail. I think the photo in the pic says it all--in the words of Flavor himself, "Wow!" Two Black men in the bed with a White woman and the maid is Asian...just a feeling but I see many many stereotypes coming in this show's future. Let's take a poll. I give this show a pilot and 2 episodes max, what's your bet?
    I like that title "How Many Years Can We Set Black People Back?" How about some of these titles? "Hangin' with Mr. Hill, Different Clock Strokes, Bussom Homies, Gimme a Flav, Little House in the Ghetto," I could go on 4ever unlike this show.
  3. Anton
    3. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    I will never understand the world's fascination with Black in the Hat with a Clock bout his neck Flav. Successfully, he had two seasons of a show with him banging gold diggers (and that was only interesting b/c all the girls were close to fighting each other) and now this.
  4. DD
    4. Posted by DD Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    TO was the bomb on the San Francisco 49ers!!! You all are just hatin!! BOOOOOOOOO!!
  5. Bob B
    5. Posted by Bob B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    yo
  6. Phillyfanatic
    6. Posted by Phillyfanatic Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    It's kinda sad when you think that writers actually thought that this would make a good show. Who wants to see a rehashed, over done stereo type black american put into the same old circumstances that we see all the time on television. I don't this this will last. Like every other "Ghetto" show that sparks the interest of the white suburbanite; they need to find something that won't need a stereo type to get a giggle. It's not racism, it's just tackey and played out.
  7. randizzle
    7. Posted by randizzle Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    yo don't hate on the packers like that. t.o. shouldn't be associated with a respectable franchise like the green bay packers.
    and flavor flav has done more with 'flavor of love' then anyone thought he could! im sure that this show won't be any good at all, but cmon its flavor flav trying to act, so you know everyone is going to watch it. im sure it will be hilarious in its own right. i don't think the writers are necessarily trying to win Emmys here.
  8. ViscaBarca
    8. Posted by ViscaBarca Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:32 pm EDT

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    His name is spelled Flavor Flav... Flava is another guy, just ask VH1
  9. chubluver
    9. Posted by chubluver Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah Boyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee whats Professor Griff think of this?
  10. Brian J
    10. Posted by Brian J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    i think no
  11. Smitty
    11. Posted by Smitty Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T.O. is the best reciver for the Cowboys since Irvin.
  12. Forty
    12. Posted by Forty Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    They shoulda aired the show in 2010 and had M.Vick playing Flav's role....
  13. Flav Fan
    13. Posted by Flav Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    Wwwwwoooooooowwwwww!
  14. Timbr is the real Flav
    14. Posted by Timbr is the real Flav Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 pm EDT

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    Come gatha round ya man!
  15. Dre J
    15. Posted by Dre J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    how many years can this show "set black people back" this is always the easiest quote for the ignorant to say this show doesn't effect me being black at all do you really think TO and FLAV represent black people so when Denzel does a great movie does it put black people ahead i don't think so so please come up with a new catch phase because the only person that can set me back is myself
  16. alvin w
    16. Posted by alvin w Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    to all of the critics out there complaning about Flav new show..could it be that a lot of you are jealous of this ordinary looking Dude getting all of that play..and besides it probably breaks your heart that a White Girl is in the bed with 2 Black Men..this stuff happens in real life..as for setting Black People Back..individuals set themselves back it has nothing to do with a TV.show don't believe the Hype..Peace...
  17. poopy_pants
    17. Posted by poopy_pants Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    Don't tease Flav. He is a true entertainer. You know you love it. You just can't look away.
  18. Audrey
    18. Posted by Audrey Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    As having been a fan of football and music for years, it is in my opinion that acting should be left to professionals.
    How good will this new show be if Flavor allows NFL players to guest star?
    NFL players having acting skills? Get real! I kind of want to laugh at that. I think NFL players should remain on the football field and not on network televisions (unless it’s on a sports channel).
    Terrell Owens in my opinion most likely doesn’t have any acting skills.
    If people like Owens, who has never acted, do you think that this could benefit your new show? I don’t. Before I got someone to guest star that I liked, I would get someone with years of experience to make sure that my show is going down the right path. You know; making sure people like it in order to get good reviews.
    I think that he would cause a lot of drama behind the scenes because that’s how it is with him and many teams in the NFL. A lot of people don’t like him as a player anymore because of the drama he caused with the Philadelphia Eagles, including me.
    Just because you like an NFL player and he’s your favorite doesn’t mean that he should automatically be a guest star in your own show. I mean, I guess it would be cool and all to say “Hey, Terrell Owens was on my show and he wasn’t on yours.”
    Not to bash on Flavor Flav as a person and T.O.’s skills as a Football player, I think they are both good people who have done a lot in life; but I mean, come on, this is ridiculous. I’m kind of curious to see how this is going to turn out.
  19. david.hogan_hr
    19. Posted by david.hogan_hr Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Poopy_pants, i think you're right.
    Flav is like watching a bad car accident...you want to look away, but some just sucks you in.
    TO is the worst example of a team sports pro athlete. He sucks.
  20. Rodney S
    20. Posted by Rodney S Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:54 pm EDT

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    i used to live in ohio, and i went to a public enemy concert. and my friend actually went to school with one of them so we got a chance to hang out with them after the show. and all i can say is DDDAAAMMMNNN he is the silliest person i have ever met chuck d and i were haveing or should i say trying to have a real conversation and flav is screaming out the window hangin out the sun roof. i remember asking them if he was always like that and chuck d roled his eyes and said always. and the sad part is that was in 1984 and he has not changed. we only set our selves back, but does he have a responsibility to help us move forward?
  21. Daniel L.
    21. Posted by Daniel L. Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    I'm tired of these racist as white people hatin everytime a black person is set to make money. I say to the hatin racist idiots just STFU!!!!!!
  22. Andrew W
    22. Posted by Andrew W Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    Flava flaaaaaaaaaaaaav ya boooooooooooooy i hate all his shows hes a freak!!!!!
  23. vietnam4life
    23. Posted by vietnam4life Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:54 pm EDT

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    mjd or whoever wrote this is a joke. very much like kelly dwyer. yahoo hires the most stupid writers. does anybody get to review these stories before they get to the public? i think kenny smith is the only person ive seen on here with real stories

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