THE DEBBIE ALLEN SPECIAL (1989)

A variety special in which Debbie Allen (co-writer, producer, director, choreographer) and her guests take a behind-the-scenes look at the varied experiences that can shape an entertainer's career. Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Guilaume, Spike Lee, Little Richard, Phylicia Rashad, Philip Michel Thomas. ABC 1989.
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[@michaelbenavidez6356]

I was one of the SIX SAILORS at the end : ) It was a thrill to perform in Times Square with Phylicia and her sister!

[@JmelBst]

Oh yeah? Awesome!! / Nice pic too, handsome.

[@arthurworkman4399]

which one are you ???

[@indigoearthangel888]

Come a little closer, cutie

[@destinyhenry4429]

Lucky

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I bet! 😃

[@wingchundragon]

Reasons why I love you tube. This brought me back to my childhood. I clearly remember this show. Debbie was a groundbreaker. Showcasing top black talent of the day. philp Michael Thomas was smoove and that song was fire

[@Markaromanartist]

I loved when Debbie Allen had her dance specials on TV... I especially appreciated this one!! She’s truly iconic! Thanks for the upload.

[@briggie28]

I remember watching this on tv in 1989....I was just a kid then, but thought Phillip Michael Thomas was so cute:-) Debbie Allen was a phenomenal dancer, and Ms. Whoopi....she has always been hilarious!

[@blaze2001]

Love Whoopi in this!!!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Still is..a phenomenal dancer!

[@briggie28]

@@StrongnBeautiful 🙂👍🏾

[@Rashy225]

This is the most 80s thing ever and I love it!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Right! I just said that. SO 80s! 😁😄

[@ZachSimmonsYeahimfamous]

OMG I been looking for this video for yearssssss. I could never forget when Debbie and Phylicia Rashad performed together. Thanks for this

[@jewelspot]

This was EVERYTHING during my childhood! I still have my VHS copy that my mom recorded when it aired!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Is this the whole thing?

[@jewelspot]

@@StrongnBeautiful yes

[@blaze2001]

I watched this with my cousin and he was like what is this lol??? I was like she's the director of a Different World man.

[@jewelspot]

@@blaze2001 lol

[@folasadepyne48]

My family taped this when it came on tv back in the day. My sisters and I watched it all throughout our childhood - we know all the words to the movie lol. One of our favorite movies of all time. I told Ms. Debbie Allen all about this when I met her last year.
I'm so glad its on TH-cam now. Thanks Larry!

[@ChanFacets]

I been looking for this forever! I looooved this special as a child

[@texassunflower]

My favorite TV special of all time! I waited years and looked high and low. The Audition is my favorite!

[@UserExperienceLife]

What a gem of a find!! I watched this countless amount of times as a kid and now I’m sitting here at 43 surprised that I still remember most of this choreo. I’m a ball of nostalgic feelings right now. Thank you so much for posting this……

[@sexysagi]

I remember watching this back in 1989 at my aunt's house(we taped it) and The Penthouse w/Robin Givens came on right after it. My favorite part was with Debbie and Phylicia

[@miltonsanders866]

The Allen girls are fine but also very talented enjoy the show and there performance at the end good job

[@plugged1]

That was really great! I'm sure I never saw that as a child. I love how Debbie made an effort to show black love.

[@taylorwilson2048]

It's 2019 and I was thinking about this. So glad it's even available.. thanks a bunch

[@cbcb8898]

Robert Guilaume is hysterical.. LMAO

[@jacqulynwebster6591]

Wow. Just wow. Look at all the legends. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gawayne6]

That was the year i was born, and my family recorded it on an old vhs tape. I watched it dozen of times. Thanks for uploading this classic special

[@pageonederful9479]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You for putting this on TH-cam! I have this on VHS...and yours is track-free great quality!

[@latoyadaniels595]

LOL! I remembered when this ORIGINALLY AIRED. Hell, I taped it. I think I still have the VHS, somewhere. I watched it all of the time...I thought it was cool. Thanks for this!

[@carolcrowley6676]

I searched high and low for this special. When it first aired I recorded it on VHS. It made me laugh each time I watched.

[@scarfac36069]

i was 7yrs old when i taped this😎 #goodtimes

[@yvonneday6784]

OMG!!! Thanks for sharing. Watching this in 2021 brings back so many childhood memories. I loved Debbie Allen's special💗💗

[@KeriDSingleton]

Wow two performances from her underrated Special Look album (which I still love!)

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

Little Richard:Felicia You Oughta Know She's your sister LOL... Whoopi is hilarious in this

[@Vern25Ern]

Debbie LOVED Them SHOES... she wore them on “Friday Nights Videos” (1986) w/her and her sister Phylicia Rashad (ion forget nothing)

[@AngelaGrant2015]

I've never seen this. Thanks for the upload.

[@Vern25Ern]

DEBBIE: Don’t you have to WARM up?
JAMILA: Baby i stays HOT!! 😂😂😂

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Right!! Somebody's gonna need a BRACE! 😂

[@arethacrandell3360]

loving it

[@lenasharmaine8296]

What happen to stars like Debbie?

[@starlightrocks7]

The industry don't want talent.

[@desiharrison5183]

I love this!!!!

[@jdeezy1200]

Debbie Allen was fine.

[@amymassey2663]

wow!! I love the show, funny it is!

[@marshacreary9771]

Those triangle earrings

[@nadineonedonhunter8089]

Debbie Allen looks like Phillies Hyman

[@teresadavis528]

Their gold Lemay dresses were cute.

[@judithfenske2311]

I love “Fame”. She has a lithe body.

[@Rashy225]

33:39 hey it’s E’casanova

[@marshacreary9771]

43:59-44:37 Didn't Janet Jackson have sailors in her old music videos too?

[@terib6270]

Phillip Michael Thomas is fine!!!!!!!!

[@tiffanywaldon4875]

teri b YEEEESSSS!!! That man is all kinds of fine! Haven't been able to find his twin yet! Lol

[@lindakeller5718]

UI lp

[@minouchejean8265]

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