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A Different World (1987–1993)

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

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
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 Whitley Gilbert (136 episodes, 1987-1993)
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 Dwayne Cleophus Wayne (132 episodes, 1987-1993)
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 Ronald 'Ron' Johnson (103 episodes, 1987-1993)
Charnele Brown ...
 Kimberly 'Kim' Reese (90 episodes, 1988-1993)
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 Jaleesa Vinson Taylor (89 episodes, 1987-1992)
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 Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks (87 episodes, 1988-1993)
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 Vernon Gaines (65 episodes, 1988-1993)
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A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

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university | college | african american | teenage girl | historically black college | See more »

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Big laughs on campus.

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24 September 1987 (USA)  »

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The visuals of the campus buildings and entrance to the fictional Hillman College were of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. See more »

Quotes

Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne: [after being sexually harassed by her employee] It's so nice to know women have a place in business. Too bad it's horizontal.
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Addictive
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I watched this show once by accident and couldn't stop. It's one of the best shows on television, it allows you to grow with the characters! Dawnn Lewis, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, and Charnele Brown are unforgettable characters! Great show!
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