Ep 016 - It’s a Different World… Literally

The transition from Season 1 and Season 2 of "A Different World" will forever go down in television history as one of the most successful sitcom overhauls of all time!  From the writers, to the producers, to the cast… Debbie Allen’s redirection remains a topic of conversation for fans of the show.  Few sitcoms have experienced overhauls like this and survived, let alone thrived.  In this episode, Portia and LaRhonda will give an overview of some of the most important changes made to bring a more authentic HBCU experience to the public.   Oh, it’s about to be a different world… for real though! Episodes Discussed: N/A Episode Resources: •   Read: “The evolution of A Different World” (Entertainment Weekly) •   Read: “How Aretha Franklin Ended Up Singing the A Different World Theme Song” (Vulture) •   Read: “‘Different World’ Merely Rides on Cosby Coattails” (Sun Sentinel) •   Read: “Much-panned ‘Different World’ finds its legs” (Baltimore Sun) •   Watch: Television Academy Awards Foundation: The Interviews - Anne Beatts •   Watch: Television Academy Awards Foundation: The Interviews - Phylicia Rashad •   Watch: Television Academy Awards Foundation: The Interviews - Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner •   Watch: Television Academy Awards Foundation: The Interviews - Jay Sandrich •   Watch: Television Academy Awards Foundation: The Interviews - Thad Mumford This season, we are highlighting and donating to a variety of HBCUs, which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Now, more than ever, these institutions need our support.  This week, we are supporting the United Negro College Fund.  Go to www.uncf.org to donate. Like this show? Please leave us a review here. And post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit our website. Original music produced by Deyquan Bowens.  For more info, visit www.deyquanbowens.com.