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A Different World

TV-PG1987–19936 seasonsBill Cosby
IMDb 6.9

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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.

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What is A Different World (1987) 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…

Who stars in A Different World?

A Different World stars Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert), Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne), Cree Summer (Freddie Brooks), Charnele Brown (Kim Reese). The series was created by Bill Cosby.

How many seasons does A Different World have?

A Different World has 6 seasons. There are 144 episodes in total.

Is A Different World worth watching?

A Different World holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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