Debbie Allen Recalls Inviting George Bush to Appear on Netflix’s Timely ‘A Different World’ Sequel

What if ‘A Different World’ were set in the Trump era? We’re about to find out

When “A Different World” premiered on Sept. 24 back in 1987, the president was a lame-duck conservative Republican who was dealing with Middle East issues.

Debbie Allen Recalls Inviting George Bush to Appear on Netflix’s Timely ‘A Different World’ Sequel

The director and executive producer of the new series also reflects on the backlash to booking Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold for the original sitcom, and her Emmy-winning work with Dolly Parton.

How Debbie Allen and Felicia Pride Rebuilt “A Different World” for a New Generation

Inside Netflix’s timely revival of the groundbreaking ‘80s sitcom, which returns to Hillman with new students, legacy stars, and the same daring willingness to address urgent political issues

‘A Different World’ Gets Queer Representation Right With Amir

Amir is queer, Black and minding his business. Somehow, that’s still controversial.Read more...