Next Week on Lift Every Voice: David E. Talbert and Tamala Jones

David E. Talbert and Tamala Jones take the hot seat.

Tamala Jones and David E. Talbert - American playwright David E. Talbert and actress Tamala Jones will be taking the hot seat with Fonzworth Bentley on this week's upcoming episode of Lift Every Voice! (Photos from left: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Women in Film, Brian To/WENN.com)

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Tamala Jones and David E. Talbert - American playwright David E. Talbert and actress Tamala Jones will be taking the hot seat with Fonzworth Bentley on this week's upcoming episode of Lift Every Voice! (Photos from left: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Women in Film, Brian To/WENN.com)

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David E. Talbert - Director and writer David E. Talbert, also known as "The People's Playwright," has captivated audiences across the country with his 14 plays that have earned a record of sold-out performances. He's garnered a slew of awards as well, 24 NAACP Theatre noms and has the 2001 award for Best Playwright of the Year under his belt. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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David E. Talbert - Director and writer David E. Talbert, also known as "The People's Playwright," has captivated audiences across the country with his 14 plays that have earned a record of sold-out performances. He's garnered a slew of awards as well, 24 NAACP Theatre noms and has the 2001 award for Best Playwright of the Year under his belt. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

What My Husband Doesn't Know - Since 1998, Talbert has been bringing his inspirational plays to DVD, starting with Mr. Right Now being the first play ever available for retail. Since then, he has paved the way for others, like Tyler Perry, to do the same. In What My Husband Doesn't Know, starring Michelle Williams and Brian White, he dives into the very real distractions and temptations that can appear during what seems like the perfect relationship. (Photo: 260 Degrees Entertainment / David E. Talbert Presents / Golden Girl)

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What My Husband Doesn't Know - Since 1998, Talbert has been bringing his inspirational plays to DVD, starting with Mr. Right Now being the first play ever available for retail. Since then, he has paved the way for others, like Tyler Perry, to do the same. In What My Husband Doesn't Know, starring Michelle Williams and Brian White, he dives into the very real distractions and temptations that can appear during what seems like the perfect relationship. (Photo: 260 Degrees Entertainment / David E. Talbert Presents / Golden Girl)

Tamala Jones - Tamala Jones stars on ABC's Castle as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish. She's also appeared in movies, like Megachurch Murder, 35 and Ticking, Two Can Play That Game and more.  (Photo: ABC/Bob D'Amico) 

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Tamala Jones - Tamala Jones stars on ABC's Castle as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish. She's also appeared in movies, like Megachurch Murder, 35 and Ticking, Two Can Play That Game and more.  (Photo: ABC/Bob D'Amico) 

Castle - In the TV series Castle, mystery novelist Rick Castle joins forces with NYPD Detective Kate Beckett to break open the case of the copycat killer. Tamala Jones, as Alicia Mitchell, Beckett’s close friend, can see right through Beckett's relationship with Rick Castle.  (Photo: ABC/Richard Cartwright) 

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Castle - In the TV series Castle, mystery novelist Rick Castle joins forces with NYPD Detective Kate Beckett to break open the case of the copycat killer. Tamala Jones, as Alicia Mitchell, Beckett’s close friend, can see right through Beckett's relationship with Rick Castle.  (Photo: ABC/Richard Cartwright) 

The Tracy Morgan Show - Tamala Jones starred as Alicia Mitchell on The Tracy Morgan Show. She was married to the owner of an auto repair shop, played by comedian Tracy Morgan, and had two kids. The show aired back in 2003 and had a beyond hilarious run. (Photo: Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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The Tracy Morgan Show - Tamala Jones starred as Alicia Mitchell on The Tracy Morgan Show. She was married to the owner of an auto repair shop, played by comedian Tracy Morgan, and had two kids. The show aired back in 2003 and had a beyond hilarious run. (Photo: Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)