A Different World (1987)
A Different World is a 1987 comedy series created by Bill Cosby. It stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell.
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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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.
When was A Different World released?
A Different World was released on 24 September 1987.
How many episodes does A Different World have?
A Different World has 144 episodes across 6 seasons.
Who made A Different World?
A Different World was created by Bill Cosby.
Where can I watch A Different World?
A Different World is available on Netflix and Philo.
Where to watch A Different World
Cast
- Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
- Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
- Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson
- Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks
- Charnele Brown as Kim Reese
- Glynn Turman as Colonel Brad Taylor
- Dawnn Lewis as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
- Lou Myers as Vernon Gaines
- Sinbad as Coach Walter Oakes
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Lena James
- Ajai Sanders as Gina Devereaux
- Cory Tyler as Terrence Taylor