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A Different World (1987–1993)

TV Series  -  30 min  -  Comedy
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A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

Creator:

Bill Cosby

Stars:

Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy
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Season:

6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | unknown
Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 16 wins & 4 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jasmine Guy ...
Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne (136 episodes, 1987-1993)
Kadeem Hardison ...
Dwayne Cleophus Wayne (132 episodes, 1987-1993)
Darryl M. Bell ...
Ronald 'Ron' Johnson (103 episodes, 1987-1993)
Charnele Brown Charnele Brown ...
Kimberly 'Kim' Reese (90 episodes, 1988-1993)
Dawnn Lewis ...
Jaleesa Vinson Taylor (89 episodes, 1987-1992)
Cree Summer ...
Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks (87 episodes, 1988-1993)
Lou Myers ...
Vernon Gaines (65 episodes, 1988-1993)
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Storyline

A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

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Plot Keywords:

University | College | African American | Teenage Girl | Historically Black College  | See more »

Taglines:

Big laughs on campus.

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Campus show See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bill Cosby, Carsey-Werner Company See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(142 episodes)  | (1 episode)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The name of the Virginia town Hillman was located in was never clearly identified, though was said to be either in or just outside of Richmond. See more »

Quotes

[Whitley's bridesmaids scream as they enter her bedroom on her wedding day morning]
Marion Gilbert: Ladies, ladies please. Your loud screaming will give me a headache which will cause me to frown and lead me to an early face lift.
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Connections

Referenced in "The Golden Girls: Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket? (#4.8)" (1988) See more »