Cast of “The Proud Family” Comes Together for Virtual Reunion During NAACP’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival

The virtual reunions keep happening and this time it was Disney Channel’s The Proud Family that came together for a digital chat session. Fans of the animated series got to hear first hand from the cast and crew what made the original show so special, and learned a little more about the new Disney+ sequel.

What’s Happening:

  • In addition to Palmer, the panel featured:
    • Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud)
    • Tommy Davidson (Oscar Proud)
    • Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud)
    • Jo Marie Payton (Suga Mama)
    • Cedric the Entertainer (Uncle Bobby)
    • Creator/executive producer Bruce W. Smith
    • Executive producer Ralph Farquhar

The Proud Family Reunion:

  • The Proud Family first premiered on Disney Channel 18 years ago and the reunion takes a look at how the show came to be and the impact it’s had.
  • Creator Bruce W. Smith shares why he wanted to make the series, while Ralph Farquhar expressed that of all the shows he’s produced, this one has resonated most with fans.
  • Kyla Pratt revealed that the character of Penny helped to shape her as a person and that themes and topics explored on the show were educational giving her insight to her own cultural history.

About the New Series:

  • Picking up the story of its central character Penny Proud,The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will also include her madcap family:
    • Parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!).
    • Of course, it would not be "The Proud Family" without Penny's loyal crew Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and Zoey Howzer, among others.

Catch Up Now:

  • All seasons of The Proud Family are currently available on Disney+. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is currently in production.
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