How 'A Different World' Star Kadeem Hardison Is Giving Back | The View

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  • @trinidawg424
    @trinidawg424 Před 22 dny +373

    I love how all the black studio audiences knew the theme song.

    • @LBF522
      @LBF522 Před 22 dny +19

      We are a television generation after all. We know all the theme songs of the shows.

    • @targetedplantsguy9481
      @targetedplantsguy9481 Před 22 dny +22

      Sorry sweetheart I'm white as a grain of white rice, but I grew up with the show effing love it. I agree with some people that have been on the show stop seeing race and start seeing family and love.

    • @kbeck78
      @kbeck78 Před 22 dny +30

      I was cracking up at those who didn't know what was happening...😂😂

    • @trinidawg424
      @trinidawg424 Před 22 dny +26

      @@targetedplantsguy9481 I’m sorry if the comment was misunderstood. It was not so target race but highlight the black audience members knew the song and were singing to it. This was a representation of black HBCU shows which was rare in its time. That’s all that was said. But i do agree that with race aside the show was loved by many.

    • @tristyy404
      @tristyy404 Před 22 dny +22

      @@targetedplantsguy9481why are you feeling excluded because someone mentioned the target audience of the show knowing the theme song? Literally nothing was said about white ppl 🤣

  • @waterjack3
    @waterjack3 Před 21 dnem +179

    Debbie FREAKIN Allen is an ICON!! she literally turned this show into a CULT CLASSIC!!!

    • @cacinabell3369
      @cacinabell3369 Před 19 dny +2

      Facts!!

    • @user-tb4ch6qe2m
      @user-tb4ch6qe2m Před 18 dny +1

      Yep because the first 2 seasons were Too white

    • @idivas2991
      @idivas2991 Před 18 dny

      @@user-tb4ch6qe2m The first two season wreaked of mayo. That's what happens when you allow white people to control black images--it's a recipe for a horrible outcome.

    • @andrearichardson6426
      @andrearichardson6426 Před 18 dny

      @@user-tb4ch6qe2mWhy were they too white

    • @JPayne-ul4qd
      @JPayne-ul4qd Před 15 dny

      In spite of Bill Cosby. Debbie did what was right. Supported the cast. Made HISTORY that's still being told🏫👨🏽‍🏫 🎒📚👩🏽👨🏽.

  • @MsMama-xc4vw
    @MsMama-xc4vw Před 21 dnem +167

    I am 54 yrs. old and still love and watch this show daily. It is still so relevant today.

    • @albertmartin600
      @albertmartin600 Před 21 dnem +3

      I commented earlier, every couple of years I rewatch the series. I still quote some of their lines from time to time. It was a really great show

    • @Robnags
      @Robnags Před 21 dnem +1

      Where can you watch it?

    • @MsMama-xc4vw
      @MsMama-xc4vw Před 21 dnem +2

      @@Robnags They show reruns on the various BET stations. I also believe it can be seen on MAX.

    • @coreyo.conner7897
      @coreyo.conner7897 Před 21 dnem +1

      I have watched religiously since TV One aired it every day and later on streaming.

  • @allynsimmons6571
    @allynsimmons6571 Před 21 dnem +127

    The wedding was so unforgettable.

  • @rheeryder2524
    @rheeryder2524 Před 21 dnem +87

    So Jaleesa (Dawnn) just found the fountain of youth, huh? 🎉🎉🎉😊

    • @aivat32thomas75
      @aivat32thomas75 Před 19 dny +4

      Exactly. 😅Seems like She hasn’t aged a bit

    • @disconnexionsdotcom
      @disconnexionsdotcom Před 18 dny +5

      Word.. And she was the older one of the student characters. She looks great and is really friendly. I met her at Essence Fest a few years back.

    • @SEMAPODCAST
      @SEMAPODCAST Před 17 dny +3

      Ok, she looks Amazing

    • @lornaduncan5273
      @lornaduncan5273 Před 12 dny +2

      TRUE, TRUE 😊

    • @Mt-if9nf
      @Mt-if9nf Před 11 dny +1

      She looks awesome. She's in her 60s

  • @phunchurchgirl
    @phunchurchgirl Před 21 dnem +81

    I'm excited like it's a Thursday night in 1988

  • @trinajackson7946
    @trinajackson7946 Před 21 dnem +45

    Diahann Carrol was classic in that wedding scene. 😂

  • @roots1458
    @roots1458 Před 21 dnem +132

    One of the most important shows to ever be made. Thank you Debbie Allen for the gift. Your legacy is immeasurable.

  • @faznout
    @faznout Před 21 dnem +29

    Aretha's voice put soul and spirit to the song, with a gospel feel to it. JUST WONDERFUL!!!

  • @daisylanham2353
    @daisylanham2353 Před 21 dnem +21

    I am 77 years old and I still watch the re-runs, this is a classic.

  • @daniellemoxey9940
    @daniellemoxey9940 Před 22 dny +82

    My all time favorite show...if you're a true fan you know everyline from that iconic scene!!! They've all aged so gracefully and I love that they're still so close❤❤❤🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤🖤

  • @hippopotamusbosch
    @hippopotamusbosch Před 22 dny +113

    Sarah Haines always gets the invite.

    • @noluthando6757
      @noluthando6757 Před 21 dnem +12

      And she delivers. Fits right in😊

    • @wcp4jc
      @wcp4jc Před 18 dny +1

      because she hasn't said or done anything black women consider problematic yet

    • @noluthando6757
      @noluthando6757 Před 18 dny +2

      @@wcp4jcShe never will cause she’s got eQ

    • @aliveandwell3958
      @aliveandwell3958 Před 18 dny

      No.

  • @jenniferakufo9575
    @jenniferakufo9575 Před 22 dny +50

    I was singing right along!! My fave tv show of all time!! ❤❤❤

  • @rosedercole8939
    @rosedercole8939 Před 21 dnem +26

    This felt like a conversation amongst friends or a close family gathering. Thank you for bringing us all along!

  • @ronlove7706
    @ronlove7706 Před 21 dnem +26

    This was an AMAZING interview. I love A Different World!!!! Black Culture is a vibe!!!!❤

  • @SD_CYL2
    @SD_CYL2 Před 21 dnem +17

    So many Generation X and Gen Y enrolled at HBCU's because of the profound impact of this most iconic series. "A Different World" was truly in a league of it's own. 20 million views weekly was unprecedented and forever cemented Debbie Allen as an iconic producer. Thanks to the entire cast for having an impact on my life and the lives of multiple generations 🙌🏽 🤎👍🏼🙏🏻😊.

  • @BEG943
    @BEG943 Před 21 dnem +34

    This is the difference in culture and lived experiences. The thing people like to deny that exists

  • @kiki1965
    @kiki1965 Před 21 dnem +44

    I would've fallen over if "Chipmunk 's" Mama, Ms Patti LaBelle came out. Sure wish Ms Diahann Carroll was still here as well. 🦋

    • @rheeryder2524
      @rheeryder2524 Před 21 dnem +7

      To this day when I recall Diahnn's character asking Patti Labelle's character on Thanksgiving: "Are those CHITTERLINGS?" I 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😁😁😁😁

  • @WilsonCastaway-ct3sm
    @WilsonCastaway-ct3sm Před 22 dny +40

    I ALWAYS loved that intro ... one of the absolute best there ever was/is 🥰🤩

  • @JustRaine97
    @JustRaine97 Před 21 dnem +26

    Smh. It's like these people are family. I absolutely LOVED this show. It's so beautiful to see them all. Loved every minute!!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @Scottishgurl69
    @Scottishgurl69 Před 22 dny +32

    Lord I loved that show, so wonderful to see all the faces again

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 Před 21 dnem +2

      Yeah but where is Denise Huxtable

  • @mr.e212
    @mr.e212 Před 21 dnem +16

    This is probably the best view moment ever.

  • @kimmbrown9736
    @kimmbrown9736 Před 21 dnem +11

    I'm British and this was on Channel 4 (I think) at tea time in the 90s. Loved it!!

  • @marialeach8960
    @marialeach8960 Před 20 dny +12

    "Jaleesa" is the only that doesn't get old. 🙂

  • @kennethdrake7686
    @kennethdrake7686 Před 21 dnem +17

    Dawn still looks and sound amazing !!!

  • @resilientred1699
    @resilientred1699 Před 22 dny +33

    So nostalgic and exciting to see them again. Yay!❤

  • @Broughton1128
    @Broughton1128 Před 22 dny +40

    *Legends* ✨💛✨

  • @undertakerfanz628
    @undertakerfanz628 Před 21 dnem +21

    I'm mad because Kim is not there I was so in love with that gorgeous chocolate Queen 😍when I was a kid

    • @KristineMaitland
      @KristineMaitland Před 19 dny +2

      Something must have held her up because she was at the White House with the others.

  • @natasharochelle3218
    @natasharochelle3218 Před 21 dnem +9

    The only shows that I allow my 8 year old grandson to watch without me in the same room (to hurry switch the channel because of inappropriate content) is A Different Word and the Cosby Show. Thank you Bill Cosby !

  • @edyann
    @edyann Před 22 dny +32

    It was so nice to see them, one of my favorite American sitcoms of all times just one thing, though: I wish they would had asked about Sinbad!

    • @ppwilbon
      @ppwilbon Před 22 dny +5

      How do you know he was not asked. He is recovering from a pretty bad stroke.

    • @mykoniichistorychannel
      @mykoniichistorychannel Před 21 dnem +7

      @@ppwilbonShe said asked about him, not asked him.

    • @ppwilbon
      @ppwilbon Před 21 dnem +4

      @@mykoniichistorychannel Sorry we all make mistakes

    • @disconnexionsdotcom
      @disconnexionsdotcom Před 18 dny +4

      Yeah. I thought that since they showed the clip that they would have mentioned him. I wonder if they went too long with their talking and couldn't get to mention him. Thst happens.

  • @beea.9435
    @beea.9435 Před 21 dnem +8

    Love love love the show.... One of my favorites growing up. Glad to see them all, God bless them ❤❤❤

  • @Badgyal712
    @Badgyal712 Před 22 dny +31

    I’m ballin’ this was delightful 😊😊

    • @pousseandco
      @pousseandco Před 21 dnem +4

      Me tooooooo 🥲

    • @AWALLFLY69
      @AWALLFLY69 Před 16 dny

      I'm 55 and bawling! 😢 Reuniting with my college friends in my head!

  • @karenturner8436
    @karenturner8436 Před 21 dnem +7

    That DW theme song “View” style is like going to “Chuuch”. So much fun!

  • @gumballwaterson7777
    @gumballwaterson7777 Před 22 dny +38

    I grew up watching this show!!
    Memories 😊

  • @lbrenfro9904
    @lbrenfro9904 Před 21 dnem +14

    That was so much fun! It was like watching the series all over again. Great interview!!!

  • @danyellealfre
    @danyellealfre Před 21 dnem +12

    A priceless line in history!!!🤍🤍🤍

  • @ANMbornagain
    @ANMbornagain Před 21 dnem +5

    This was one of the best, most dramatic scenes ever! I could have watched it over & over again. Fantastic, ionic classic show!

  • @luvlacali
    @luvlacali Před 22 dny +20

    Beautiful moment in the beginning ❤

  • @camy3018
    @camy3018 Před 21 dnem +7

    As a kid, I had the biggest crush on Dwayne Wayne. I wasn't even old enough to have a boyfriend but there was just something about seeing a smart educated man that I recognized and looked for when I started dating.

    • @ishaonpurpose
      @ishaonpurpose Před 20 dny +2

      Yes!!!! And I still like the guys that were “nerds”.

  • @judyuralli909
    @judyuralli909 Před 21 dnem +8

    I'm not black and I know that song. I love that show. I wish they would do a reboot!

    • @disconnexionsdotcom
      @disconnexionsdotcom Před 18 dny

      Reboots of classics usually suck, but this generation needs a show like this badly. There's many subjects that could be talked about that didn't exist back then.

  • @lynx2cross
    @lynx2cross Před 21 dnem +14

    Different World should be adapted into a stage play.

  • @tonymoreno5724
    @tonymoreno5724 Před 22 dny +22

    I need more of Jasmine Guy*

    • @ishaonpurpose
      @ishaonpurpose Před 20 dny

      Watch her interview on The Breakfast Club

  • @calamityp
    @calamityp Před 21 dnem +5

    This was one of the best shows of my childhood! 😄❤️

  • @veronicamwarren5750
    @veronicamwarren5750 Před 19 dny +3

    I love A Different World..at 56 I still watch it, and that wedding seen Ms. Dianne Carroll was everything with her "die just die" 😂😂.. I love seeing them, praying Sinbad heals completely..miss his clean comedy.

  • @thaifanmeetusa
    @thaifanmeetusa Před 21 dnem +13

    Let's go Pt.2! I didn't know that one of the cast members is the original songwriter of that song! Such a classic and yes I was singing along with the audience. ~ I know Kadeem gave Whoopi a pair of those glasses, we all remember Jumping Jack Flash now!

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 Před 21 dnem +1

      I didn't know Aretha Franklin sang the song, how did I miss that?

    • @rheeryder2524
      @rheeryder2524 Před 21 dnem +1

      ​@@sable7114She was dating Glyn Thurman at that time. (Colonel Taylor on the show).

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 Před 21 dnem +2

      @@rheeryder2524 oh yes I recall that and I forgot he was on the show.

    • @jonjonharreld7602
      @jonjonharreld7602 Před 21 dnem +1

      ​@sable7114 Really...Wow...Ok.

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 Před 20 dny

      @@jonjonharreld7602 yep, after meeting Kadeem Hardison and some others on the set of renaissance man I forgot a whole lot of people from the show🤔

  • @adventuresconjuan
    @adventuresconjuan Před 22 dny +12

    The guy in the suit is like I ain’t messing up this tux 😂😂😂 I ain’t moving lol

    • @DC45193
      @DC45193 Před 21 dnem

      really I didn't get it that

  • @MrStackhouseTV
    @MrStackhouseTV Před 21 dnem +4

    Top 3 favorite sitcom of all time

  • @coreyo.conner7897
    @coreyo.conner7897 Před 21 dnem +5

    This made my heart smile. 🙌🏽❤️

  • @MsHJones
    @MsHJones Před 20 dny +3

    This experience [it was more than a show] will ALWAYS be a highlight of my childhood 🤩

    • @ishaonpurpose
      @ishaonpurpose Před 20 dny

      They don’t know how much this meant to us!

  • @cocafaye
    @cocafaye Před 21 dnem +3

    Iconic song and show

  • @thtseth666
    @thtseth666 Před 21 dnem +10

    For some strange reason i liked this show better than the cosby show

    • @Girlforaction
      @Girlforaction Před 21 dnem +5

      Its not strange, I feel the same way.

    • @saramatthews7159
      @saramatthews7159 Před 19 dny +2

      I was thinking the same thing! I never cared for the Cosby Show (found it to be corny) but I loved A Different World.

  • @bestmomcheck2046
    @bestmomcheck2046 Před 21 dnem +4

    I frikin loved, love a Different World❤

  • @BMichaelLPromotionsNewYork
    @BMichaelLPromotionsNewYork Před 21 dnem +6

    THE JOY!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @thumpr1
    @thumpr1 Před 21 dnem +3

    LOVED This Show... We need a reunion!!!! a spin off!!!!!

  • @mdjwalker
    @mdjwalker Před 18 dny +1

    "Baby Please" was the best part! 😂

  • @m.norrie3202
    @m.norrie3202 Před 20 dny +2

    Wow, it's because of this show, a few of my cousins and I graduated from an HBCU.

  • @wiggywigged1167
    @wiggywigged1167 Před 21 dnem +6

    The Kadeem and @VontelleEyewear collab is dope!!

  • @karenscott2409
    @karenscott2409 Před 21 dnem +2

    My Absolute Favorite show.

  • @amaniaman7818
    @amaniaman7818 Před 21 dnem +3

    ❤❤❤❤❤ the reason I went to college!

  • @user-hv3np6my3s
    @user-hv3np6my3s Před 21 dnem +3

    They need to do a two hours show. Pick up with Kim as a doctor, Freddie a lawyer, Ron as bar/night club owner

    • @SEMAPODCAST
      @SEMAPODCAST Před 17 dny

      I did an entire update for a spinoff

  • @j.parrish385
    @j.parrish385 Před 22 dny +10

    Love ❤❤❤❤this....🥰👋🏼⚘️❤️😎

  • @deveraalmestica5838
    @deveraalmestica5838 Před 20 dny +1

    I grow up on watching the show in the 90s. The cast look great.

  • @tamz8918
    @tamz8918 Před 21 dnem +1

    This show is everything. I watched re runs growing up. Show ended when I was 6 years old. I looooove it. Still watch it. It was funny and smart.

  • @kdh255
    @kdh255 Před 22 dny +6

    I loved this show💖

  • @huckleberries1916
    @huckleberries1916 Před 20 dny +1

    One of my favorite interviews Ever! Debbie Allen, you are a Baaaaad MammaJamma😍

  • @jillianbullock9874
    @jillianbullock9874 Před 19 dny +1

    This brings back so many wonderful memories.

  • @MichaelReames90
    @MichaelReames90 Před 21 dnem +2

    The wedding was so unbelievable.

  • @geraldksweat1
    @geraldksweat1 Před 22 dny +5

    My show, Love them ❤️

  • @cecegiles7753
    @cecegiles7753 Před 22 dny +20

    White people except Sarah wondering what in the world are they singing😂😂😂😂😂

    • @midlifeandnailingit6342
      @midlifeandnailingit6342 Před 21 dnem +14

      I know every word. Never missed an episode! ❤

    • @cecegiles7753
      @cecegiles7753 Před 21 dnem +4

      Sarah and you

    • @WilsonCastaway-ct3sm
      @WilsonCastaway-ct3sm Před 21 dnem +1

      A good many, perhaps ... I was too busy working in the 80s and 90s to catch but a few episodes, myself, but I still love that intro and hope to stream what I missed soon 🤩😊

  • @medjdt97
    @medjdt97 Před 14 dny +1

    Will always love Different World❤

  • @ericaallen1799
    @ericaallen1799 Před 21 dnem +2

    I love this show so much 🥹

  • @idillard
    @idillard Před 20 dny +1

    I loved this show and would not miss it every week. I now watch the reruns! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Yeah I know every word to the theme song!

  • @Ron_Ne1214
    @Ron_Ne1214 Před 21 dnem +1

    More of this cast please!!!!!

  • @curlslegitbaby2981
    @curlslegitbaby2981 Před 21 dnem +4

    Aretha wasn't playing on that theme song

    • @jonjonharreld7602
      @jonjonharreld7602 Před 21 dnem

      Aretha Franklin The Queen Of Soul Doesn't Play Around On Any Song That She Sings And That's Why She's Crowned The Queen Of Soul...One Love Fam.

  • @Hello_Pri
    @Hello_Pri Před 21 dnem +2

    Loved this show so so much!! ❤

  • @kendrasmith8087
    @kendrasmith8087 Před 6 dny

    Kadeem at the wedding ❤❤❤. That was ad libbed. Iconic moment.

  • @classyboy04
    @classyboy04 Před 21 dnem +1

    This was just beautiful

  • @Killerbrick
    @Killerbrick Před 21 dnem +2

    If you didn't know that Aretha Franklin is the one who sang the theme song to "A Different World", then give back your Black card. 😊

  • @sunshine09944
    @sunshine09944 Před 22 dny +7

    I was so Whitley!

  • @DRaymore44
    @DRaymore44 Před 21 dnem +1

    I liked watching this show when it was on NBC in the 80s after "The Cosby Show." The acting and the scripts were fantastic and funny. I cannot believe it's been over thirty years since the show ended. I am glad the cast are still friends, and they have inspired so many generations of young kids to go to a college of their choice to be like them. There are so many iconic TV shows that have entertained millions, and they give so much in return to let anyone know you can achieve anything if you do the work and never give up on your dream. Let no one tell you cannot do something because they do not know you as a person. It's their insecurities they place on others since they never tried hard enough to get ahead. Work hard for something that gives so much pleasure and passion about it. Make some goals on a piece of paper to make sure you are on target for what you want to pursue. Reinforce those goals every day by reading them, and crossing out the ones you have completed. You can do it.

  • @jonjonharreld7602
    @jonjonharreld7602 Před 21 dnem +1

    Just Beautiful...One Love Fam.

  • @gaitreeprasaud9290
    @gaitreeprasaud9290 Před 20 dny +1

    Brings back a lot of memories

  • @patienceboafo1998
    @patienceboafo1998 Před 22 dny +7

    ❤Jasmine guy

  • @kendrasmith8087
    @kendrasmith8087 Před 6 dny

    Kadeem & that smile❤❤❤❤

  • @andredrw289
    @andredrw289 Před 21 dnem +2

    I want those glasses!!

  • @breezlee1350
    @breezlee1350 Před 16 dny

    This is so great! I love this interview. I remember A Different World! I love all the characters still to this day.

  • @ThatsBrilliantWithPC
    @ThatsBrilliantWithPC Před 19 dny

    Oh my goodness, I am just grinning hard watching this. I had to replay the first part several times, just to sing along. That version of the song was the JAM!!! That was such a great time in life and that show was definitely an inspiration to me attending college and DID!!. I was in junior high and high school during its run.

  • @TheRasta4ri
    @TheRasta4ri Před 18 dny +1

    This show inspired so many people around the world past & present thank you to Debbie Allen & Bill Cosby for their moral compass & perseverance bringing A Different World into View for all to see

  • @jamesthomas2152
    @jamesthomas2152 Před 21 dnem +1

    Legends

  • @deemo7868
    @deemo7868 Před 19 dny

    I loved this show! I still watch it

  • @spence8056
    @spence8056 Před 21 dnem +1

    This was an excellent show! Loved it!

  • @simonsez1787
    @simonsez1787 Před 19 dny

    That audience was cuttin UP!! I know thas right! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @janicemcmillan9910
    @janicemcmillan9910 Před 21 dnem +2

    Love Love ❤️

  • @evelynmobley3748
    @evelynmobley3748 Před 19 dny

    Yes Baby! I still watch the repeats! My favorite show!

  • @cleta2045
    @cleta2045 Před 18 dny

    Loved and still love that show. Remember Phoebe Snow sang the theme originally.

  • @georgeharris9873
    @georgeharris9873 Před 21 dnem +3

    Debbie Allen STILL lookin hot.

  • @kendra1908
    @kendra1908 Před 19 dny

    This was and is my favorite show. Those wedding episodes still move me 😊

  • @management570
    @management570 Před 21 dnem +2

    I 🤎 Mr. Kadeem's outfit. I paused to see all of the Pan African symbolism✊🏾
    I only wish they didnt cut it off before we could see the glasses he gave to Sunny, Whoopi, and Sara.

  • @user-sk8xq4rv2z
    @user-sk8xq4rv2z Před 10 dny

    Love show classic everybody amazing

  • @sassarella78
    @sassarella78 Před 18 dny

    ❤ I'm singing loudly at home. ❤ This is classic. I love it.
    Niceee, Kadeem. 👓