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A Different World (1987)

TV Series ★ 7.1 22 min

Comedy Family

A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

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Released
September 24, 1987
Runtime
22 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0092339
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby

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Cast

Jasmine Guy Jasmine Guy Whitley Gilbert Kadeem Hardison Kadeem Hardison Dwayne Wayne Darryl M. Bell Darryl M. Bell Ron Johnson Cree Summer Cree Summer Freddie Brooks Charnele Brown Charnele Brown Kim Reese Lou Myers Lou Myers Vernon Gaines Glynn Turman Glynn Turman Colonel Brad Taylor Ajai Sanders Ajai Sanders Gina Devereaux Karen Malina White Karen Malina White Charmaine Brown Jada Pinkett Smith Jada Pinkett Smith Lena James

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Different World about?
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Who created A Different World?
A Different World was created by Bill Cosby.
Who stars in A Different World?
A Different World stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer.
When was A Different World released?
A Different World is a 1987 comedy, family series.
Where can I watch A Different World?
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