A Different World

A Different World

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1987-09-24

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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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.

First Aired

1987-09-24

Last Aired

1993-07-09

Seasons

6

Episodes

144

Director

Bill Cosby

Status

Ended

Genres

Comedy

Family

Language

English

Network

NBC

Production

Carsey-Werner Company

Bill Cosby

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    Cree Summer

    Cree Summer
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    Charnele Brown

    Charnele Brown
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    Lou Myers

    Lou Myers
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    Glynn Turman

    Glynn Turman
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    Ajai Sanders

    Ajai Sanders
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    Karen Malina White

    Karen Malina White
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    Jada Pinkett Smith

    Jada Pinkett Smith