VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Debbie Allen to Talk Family, Dance Career on OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

First Look: How Race Issues Made Dance Legend Debbie Allen Stronger

Debbie Allen says that, as a child, Houston's racial divide in the '50s and '60s prevented her from going to her first-choice dance school. Then, after years of applying, 13-year-old Debbie was finally accepted to the Houston Ballet Foundation. Watch as she shares how these experiences made her stronger and pushed her to become the dancer she is today.

This week on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?:" Dance legend Debbie Allen shot to stardom in "Fame" in the 80s, but today she shares the spotlight with her children and husband to talk about what brings her joy, and why she doesn't have a problem with aging. Check out a sneak peek at her appearance below!

"The Facts of Life" aired for eight seasons, launching Lisa Whelchel and Mindy Cohn to fame for their portrayals of Blair Warner and Natalie Green. Years later, Lisa talks about life away from the spotlight, her shocking divorce and what it was like to compete on "Survivor: Philippines," and Mindy tells all about her lasting friendships with her "Facts" costars.

Then, William Shatner allows a rare visit by cameras at his Southern California ranch where he and his wife, Elizabeth, breed horses. He talks about his most iconic role, as Capt. Kirk, and about the time he was homeless and living out of his car.

Also, an update with Hydeia Broadbent, the girl born with HIV who was not expected to live past the age of five, and who is now almost thirty years old and spreading awareness about the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Their stories made headlines across America. "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" tracks down "Oprah Show" guests who made you laugh...and made you cry. Find out where they are now and get an inside glimpse inside their homes and lives in an all-new episode of "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" airing this Friday, January 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. For more information on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?", click here. To find what channel OWN is on in your area, visit www.oprah.com/findown.