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In the 1970's Andy Warhol predicted that everyone would be famous for fifteen minutes. These next few pages highlight some of our family members who have had a few minutes more than usual.
This page is constructed with our youth in mind. It not only shows what can be accomplished but what family members have a achieved. Hard work, planning and some of that good ole Robinson Family talent dosen't hurt.
Holly
Robinson has a leading role on the WB series,
"For Your Love".
She and husband (Carolina Panther, Quarterback) Rodney Peete have two children, twins, Rodney Jackson and Ryan Elizabeth.
He entered show business as a writer and later producer and on-air talent at WCAU-TV in his native Philadelphia in the early 1960s. In 1969 he joined "Sesame Street" as a producer. He later was cast as Gordon, the resident father figure in the popular preschool program, to replace the professional actor originally hired for the part. He remained in that role until 1971 and also provided the voice of the Muppet Roosevelt Franklin.
He went on to write for two top-rated sitcoms of the '70s, "Sanford and Son"
and "Eight Is Enough." Then, for seven seasons beginning in 1983, he wrote
for "The Cosby Show." He co-produced as well as wrote many
episodes.
Robinson also wrote and produced films, including "Save the Children" and "Amazing Grace." A chance meeting with Lincoln Perry, better known as Stepin Fetchit, America's first black movie star, led him to write a well-received one-man play, "The Confessions of Stepin Fetchit," which was produced off-Broadway in 1993.
Robinson also wrote and produced films, including "Save the Children" and "Amazing Grace." A chance meeting with Lincoln Perry, better known as Stepin Fetchit, America's first black movie star, led him to write a well-received one-man play, "The Confessions of Stepin Fetchit," which was produced off-Broadway in 1993.
Buzzy, as he was affectionately known was born in Philadelphia on January 1, 1937. His father Uncle Matt Sr. was a columnist for the old Philadelphia Independent and one of the first black columnists for the Philadelphia Inquirer. His mother, Aunt Marie was an elementary school teacher. Matthew T. Robinson Jr. died at his home in Los Angles California on Monday August 5th, 2002 after a 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 65.
Buzzy's Parkinson's disease was diagnosed in 1982 when he was 45. His struggle
with the degenerative disorder of the central nervous system inspired his
daughter, actress Holly Robinson Peete, and her husband, NFL quarterback
Rodney Peete, to start the HollyRod Foundation in 1997, which provides financial
and other support to those afflicted with the
disease.
Mathew Thomas "Buzzy" Robinson Janurary 1, 1937 - August 5, 2002
Chris Gatling was the first round
draft choice of the San Francisco Warriors in 1991. He was the 16th player
taken in the draft that year. Since coming into the league, Chris has perennially
been one of the NBA leaders in field goal percentage. Chris is a
journeyman and has also played in Dallas, Miami, the New Jersey Nets
and the Milwaukee Bucks, He was traded from Milwaukee Bucks
where he scored his 5,000th point to Miami in 2000. In 1997 Chris earned
a berth in the NBA All-Star Game. In the 1994-95 season Chris Gatling
led the NBA in Field Goal Percentage and was second in the league in
the 1995-96 season.
Position: Forward
Born: 9/3/67
Height: 6-10 / 2m 8cm
Weight: 230 lbs. / 104.3kg
College - Old Dominion '91
Wali Jones
Wali was the starting point guard for the 1967 NBA Champion Philadelphia Seventy Sixers. This team was named the NBA's greatest team for the first 25 yrears. Wali is a member of the Villannova University Hall of Fame , as well as the Big Five Hall of Fame.
Wali is currently the Vice President for Community Relations for the Miami Heat and also serves as the Executive Director for National Shoot for the Stars Institute
In 1998 Wali was honored at the White House by President Clinton for his community work United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Brazil and Mexico
Askia Jones
At Kansas State University-Askia scored 62 points in 28 minutes breaking all kinds of NCAA records-Had a short stint with Minn-Timberwolves (NBA)--Won 3 Championships in the last 5 years playing in Venezuela and Brazil--Askia was named most valuable player in Venezuela this year. Askia speaks both Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish. Askia has played basketball in Italy-Indonesia-Cyprus-Puerto Rico-and is off to his summer job in the Dominican Republic.
Height-6/5
Weight 220lbs
Born 12-3-71
GUY BROADY
A talented Radio Personality Professional with extensive sales, marketing and community relations expertise. "Guy Baby" as he was called when he was younger has been broadcasting since he was in his early teens. Over a 30 year career Guy as worked at more stations than you can shake a stick at:
WEMX-Baton Rouge, LA- Air Personality, 5am-10am
KDAY- Los Angeles, CA - Air Personality, 6pm-10pm
KGFJ- Los Angeles, CA- Air Personality, 6pm-10pm
KDIA- San Francisco, CA- Air Personality, 7pm-Midnight
WGCI-Chicago, IL- Assistant Program Director /Music Director and On Air Personality,
6pm-10pm (Under the instruction of Walt "Baby" Love)
WKTU-New York, NY- Air Personality, 10pm-2am
WHAT-Philadelphia, PA- Air Personality, 2pm-6pm
WDIA- Memphis, TN- Air Personality, 6pm-10pm
KJMZ- Dallas, TX- Air Personality, 6am-10am
KACE- Los Angeles, CA- Production Director and weekend swing air personality.
Currently Guy is hosting the G-Factor, a popular gospel show on KQXL 106.5-FM in Baton Rouge La.. He can be heard from noon to 4 p.m. each Sunday.
Guy has many awards including:
The Frederick Barrows Entertainment Award (Southern University BR Law School) 2002
Voted Air Personality of the Year (Urban Network Magazine) 2000
Voted Air Personality of the Year (Billboard Magazine) 2000
Voted Air Personality of the Year (Black Radio Exclusive Magazine) 1999
Voted Air Personality of the Year (Black Radio Exclusive Magazine) 1985