A Different World
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A Different World

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.

Comedy
Family

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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.

Released September 24, 1987

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
74
Seasons
6

Top cast

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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

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