@throwblacktv: Brandy Norwood was 14 years old when she sang Aretha Franklin's "Respect" on the ABC sitcom Thea and the internet has never let it go. Brandy played Thea Vidale's fictional daughter on Thea, which premiered on ABC on September 3, 1993 and ran for one season. During a kids talent showcase episode, Brandy performed "Respect" and made it very clear she was not just an actress. Her debut album came out the following year in 1994 and went double platinum. Thea Vidale later claimed Brandy was difficult on set. Brandy said Thea did not treat her the way she deserved to be treated as a child. Jason Weaver, who also starred on the show, confirmed Brandy was not the problem. The show only lasted one season. Brandy went on to star in Moesha, win a Grammy, star in Cinderella, and become one of the most influential R&B artists of her generation. Thea ran on ABC from 1993 to 1994 and was set in Houston, Texas. #Brandy #Thea #90sTV #BlackMusic #houston

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