The Actress(Jasmine Guy) That Saved 'A Different World' Was NEVER Nominated?!? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-17-2011, 09:51 PM

Whitley Gilbert was a selfish, self-involved, over-the-top Southern belle with a voice that could frighten cattle. She was also a masterful character sustained over six seasons, as Guy and the writers eventually guided Whitley into a wisdom and maturity that were just as fully realized as her spoiled hysterics ever were. If Megan Mullally could score seven straight nominations (and two wins) for Will & Grace's Karen Walker, then attention must be paid to Karen's rich-bitch predecessor — and the actress who created her.

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Sonny Carson · 03-11-2012, 07:18 PM

They were too busy nominating Jackee. The Emmy's haven't been too kind to black women. Hell black men too.

TMC · 04-19-2017, 03:18 AM

In theory, promoting Whitley to main female star in Season 2 after Denise (Lisa Bonet) departed shouldn't have worked. Whitley at least in Season 1, one-note and a bit grating. But the show actually got better once Bonet left and Debbie Allen helped retool the show. I think the chemistry between Whitley and Dwayne helped a lot too.

09-17-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Actress(Jasmine Guy) That Saved 'A Different World' Was NEVER Nominated?!? Whitley Gilbert was a selfish, self-involved, over-the-top Southern belle with a voice that could frighten cattle. She was also a masterful character sustained over six seasons, as Guy and the writers eventually guided Whitley into a wisdom and maturity that were just as fully realized as her spoiled hysterics ever were. If Megan Mullally could score seven straight nominations (and two wins) for Will & Grace's Karen Walker, then attention must be paid to Karen's rich-bitch predecessor — and the actress who created her. http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,2030....html#20481827
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03-11-2012, 07:18 PM	#2
Sonny Carson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 26, 2012 Location: Southfield, Michigan Posts: 395	They were too busy nominating Jackee. The Emmy's haven't been too kind to black women. Hell black men too.

04-19-2017, 03:18 AM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,816	In theory, promoting Whitley to main female star in Season 2 after Denise (Lisa Bonet) departed shouldn't have worked. Whitley at least in Season 1, one-note and a bit grating. But the show actually got better once Bonet left and Debbie Allen helped retool the show. I think the chemistry between Whitley and Dwayne helped a lot too.