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A Different World
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A Different World

1987-09-24 · 22 min / episode · ★ 7.2

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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Creators
Bill Cosby
Production companies
Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jasmine GuyJasmine GuyWhitley Gilbert
Darryl M. BellDarryl M. BellRon Johnson
Kadeem HardisonKadeem HardisonDwayne Wayne
Cree SummerCree SummerFreddie Brooks
Charnele BrownCharnele BrownKim Reese
Lou MyersLou MyersVernon Gaines
Glynn TurmanGlynn TurmanColonel Brad Taylor
Ajai SandersAjai SandersGina Devereaux
Karen Malina WhiteKaren Malina WhiteCharmaine Brown
Jada Pinkett SmithJada Pinkett SmithLena James

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