Debbie Allen may want to do "Different World" remake
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mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
interesting
rarely do shows work when they try to remake it, but I would watch. NO chance a show like that comes on Network TV tho.
rarely do shows work when they try to remake it, but I would watch. NO chance a show like that comes on Network TV tho.
courtdog
Drinks Blood from a Boot
But when was the last time you seen a BLACK show remade?
valet
The official Chaplain of the Coli
Not since "What's Happening"
courtdog
Drinks Blood from a Boot
filial_piety
Banned
With the right writers, I'd give it a try. I'm not sure a major network would greenlight this though like they did the Cosby's and the original Different World. Black themed shows don't even seem to make it on the desk of NBC, ABC etc these days. It would have to have serious support from someone such as Quincy Jones to be given a fair chance.
ONe thing I ironically don't want to see is it on BET, TBS, USA or some other second rate station.
ONe thing I ironically don't want to see is it on BET, TBS, USA or some other second rate station.
valet
The official Chaplain of the Coli
6 years and yes, that's true.
don't know why she would need to "reboot" it, just bring it back with a new crop of kids and continue it. TBS might take a chance since they seem to be the only network giving black shows a chance. Most of the cast isn't doing anything in front of the camera right now, you could probably bring them back with no problem. Have not seen Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison or Darryl M. Bell in anything lately. Kadeem(Dwayne Wade) was already teaching classes when the show last aired. Have him be the Dean of Engineering or something, let him and Whitley's kid start college at Hillman. Its not far fetched that most of the characters could be still living close to Hillman once they graduated and started their careers. If they could get Will and Jada behind it as producers, you could bring in Jada's old character also...
courtdog
Drinks Blood from a Boot
6yrs? Damn, that was jive long of a break. I'd say we both right :shake:
That would be a reboot what you described. But you can forget will and jada.
Will is neva, and Jada ain't doin no "black" shows
Thats not the scientologist way....
I'm thinking that "reboot" means that Cosby/Denise/Dwayne/Whitley never existed, i would want them to continue in the same world if that makes sense and not recast them. In regards to Will and Jada, they have produced a few black shows/movies with "All of Us" on the CW, "ATL" and "The Secret Life of Bees" which had a majority Black cast..
TheNatureBoy
Veteran
More diverse shows on the air is a good thing, I get there is some name value in A Different World, but I would rather they do something that is maybe influenced by it.
courtdog
Drinks Blood from a Boot
I don't know man, I get a funny vibe about Will Smith these days.
His name is "Willard" yo, can't trust no nikkaz name willard.
Plus he be talkin a lil sneaky. I could break it down if you really wanna know.
College Hill FTW
Captain Crunch
Veteran
I'd watch it
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
irrelevant
they could do what 90210 has done with having the OG cast members as adults in the school/community
I would have them apart of the show but as recurring characters, not as cast members.
MightyHealthy
said what he said
this.
and just as long as they don't try to recreate Kareem Hardison's character