Debbie Allen Recalls Inviting George Bush to Appear on Netflix’s Timely ‘A Different World’ Sequel
Hollywood Reporter • 9/28/2026 – 9/29/2026
Summary
Debbie Allen, the director and executive producer of the new Netflix series "A Different World," recalls inviting George Bush to appear on the show. She also reflects on the backlash received for booking Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold for the original sitcom, as well as her Emmy-winning work with Dolly Parton.
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