A Different World
1987
TV Show Information
Overview
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 Air Date
September 24, 1987
Creator
Bill Cosby
Episode Runtime
22 minutes
Status
Ended
Episodes
6 Seasons (144 Episodes)
Cast
Jasmine GuyKadeem HardisonDarryl M. BellCree SummerCharnele BrownLou MyersGlynn TurmanAjai SandersKaren Malina WhiteJada Pinkett Smith
Network
NBC
Production
Carsey-Werner CompanyBill Cosby
Genres
ComedyFamily