Does A Different World Need a Reboot? | 90s TV Babies

Does A Different World Need a Reboot? | 90s TV Babies

Author: 134 West | Susan Lambert Hatem & Sharon Johnson July 3, 2024 Duration: 1:00:31
The 90s TV Babies are back to examine the 80s sensation A Different World!
Serita Fontanesi, Sergio Perez and Megan Ruble signed up for classes at Hillman College TV. But now it’s time for finals. This will ALL be on the test. Professors Lambert and Johnson assigned these episodes to watch: 

S1: E1 -- “Pilot”
S2: E1 -- “Dr. War Is Hell”
S2: E20 -- “No Means No”
S6: E9 & 10 -- “Faith, Hope and Charity: Part One and Two”

So -- will the Babies return for another semester at Hillman College? Or will they drop out? Find out -- right now!

THE CONVERSATION
  • PREGNANCY ROULETTE: Serita is stunned by how much “pee” is involved in getting pregnant.
  • Megan knew nothing about A Different World -- had never seen a single episode.
  • Sergio has binged all of Seasons 1 & 2 - and helped Susan and Sharon create social media for the podcast.
  • For Serita, A Different World has been a part of her TV life pretty much since she was born. She’s seen the whole series, front to back, multiple times.
  • The Babies know OF “The Cosby Show” -- but none of them ever watched it!
  • SERGIO THE RULE-BREAKER: As a little kid he watched Nick-at-Night even though he wasn’t supposed to.
  • Megan LOVED A Different World -- and was surprised by how much the show CHANGED every season…
  • SERITA’S HOT TAKE: You can skip Season One -- the “Lisa Bonet” Season. Sergio disagrees.
  • Serita calls out how grounded the show is -- while still having “wacky” episodes tossed in for spice!
  • Sergio: “Can we please go back to TV shows with 23 episodes a season -- not 8?!?”
  • Do Megan and Sergio agree about Jaleesa and her storyline?
  • Serita’s favorite character is Whitley -- but she relates the most to Kim.
  • Does this show need a reboot?
  • NO MEANS NO: Megan thought the episode about sexual assault was excellent and totally on-point -- except for one key moment…
So, join Susan, Sharon -- and Serita, Sergio and Megan -- as they talk Patti LaBelle, Diahann Carroll, AIDS, is it feminist and is it progressive? -- and all the ways to say “Shut Up!

AUDIOGRAPHY
Watch A Different World -- streaming on MAX.
Check out Tammy at the true-crime podcast: Grits with a Side of Murder.

Check out Serita’s podcast “Not Ugly Pod”.
Find out about Megan’s “Shakespeare By The Sea” at Shakespearebythesea.org
Find out about Sergio’s production of “CinderAlice” at tinyurl.com/cinderalice.

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Remember those iconic women from television who defined an era? 80s TV Ladies revisits the groundbreaking, often delightfully campy, female-driven series that filled our living rooms with big hair and even bigger personalities. Hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson, under the 134 West banner, aren't just offering nostalgic recaps. They dig into the fascinating stories behind how shows like "Murder, She Wrote," "Kate & Allie," or "Designing Women" were actually made, examining the creative forces and network battles that brought them to air. Each episode explores how the politics and social climate of the 1980s shaped these narratives, and conversely, how the characters and stories themselves pushed cultural conversations forward, often in a complex dance of progress and tradition. This podcast celebrates the legacy of these programs while honestly assessing their place in history through that "two-steps forward, one-step-back" lens. It's a deep, engaging listen for anyone who loves television history, cultural analysis, and the powerful, complicated women who made the decade's TV so memorable. The show's quality is underscored by its recognition as a 4-time Podcast Awards winner and a Webby nominee for Best Indie Podcast. Tune in for thoughtful, well-researched discussions that go far beyond the opening credits.
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