Backtalk with Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer is bringing soul to TV Land. Since earning critical acclaim as a comedy king and appearing in some 25 films, the St. Louis native returns to television with The Soul Man. The sitcom, which premieres June 13, follows a chart-topping R&B singer turned preacher and his dysfunctional congregation. black enterprise caught up with the comedian to find out why cable TV is good for black folks and how he’s building a brand outside of comedy.