The super-talented Debbie Allen tweeted this yesterday
So to share my views; I have 10 reasons why we need A Different World 25 years later.
- There are no Black shows of quality. The Tyler Perry coonery ain't cutting it.
- We need a series that focuses on Black youth.
- We need to see college as a positive, learning space for growth and creativity.
- Everybody wants to see the original cast make an appearance or two... four.
- The Black community needs to positive Black images and role models on TV.
- Television should have diversity.
- With the current state of racism and bigotry, ADW could use the show to address these issues.
- We will see diverse Black characters. This show gave us Denise, Whitley and Freddie. Before then, we just had the same old same.
- There are more stories that can be told in a deeper matter. Meaning, the new ADW could be a drama versus a comedy.
- I'm interested to see what Debbie can do with a new generation.
So, bring back 'A Different World'
5 comments:
You know they play ADW on TV One ALL the time, right?
(sorry, had to pimp my company)
You know they play ADW on TV One ALL the time, right?
(sorry, had to pimp out my company a little)
When I watched ADW I didn't think of it as a "black" show as I did some of the other sitcoms that have aired over the years. It WAS a positive show and very enjoyable.
your reason #1: THANK YOU.
While I don't know that we really need A Different World 25 Years Later, I do agree that all that Tyler Perry nonsense is coonery.
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