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Imus returns with two standup comics

All you need to know about Imus return to radio is on Eric Deggans’ TV and media blog The Feed.

Imus also announced two black cast members: standup comic and actor Tony Powell, talking sports, and Karith Foster (a comic who calls herself a Jewish African American Princess). Presumably, these two will keep Imus from some of his biggest problem areas, making stereotypical comments about black athletes, Jewish people and women. “It is a thrill to be here on the Tyler Perry version of the Imus in the Morning show,” Powell said, cracking wise about his addition to the cast. “It’s the Oprah-sponsored version of Imus.”

The reference is to writer/director/producer Perry, who is famous for his television show and Medea series of films that cater to mainstream African-American audiences.