A Different World

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In this spin-off from the popular sitcom The Cosby Show, Denise Huxtable enters her sophomore year at Hillman, alma mater of her parents and grandfather, where she moves into Gilbert Hall and shares a dorm room with 26-year-old Jaleesa Vinson and talkative new roommate Maggie Lauten. Also included in the first season cast were obnoxious and extremely wealthy dormmate Whitley Gilbert, ladies' man Dwayne Wayne and dorm director Stevie Rallen. Lettie Bostic later replaced Stevie as the new dorm director. At the end of the first season, Denise would return home (and to The Cosby Show) after dropping out of college.''''In the fall of 1988, new students Freddie Brooks and Kim Reese entered Hillman College. Freddie was a "hippie-child" who developed a crush on Dwayne; and Kim, an aspiring med student, became Whitley's new roommate. Giving Dwayne a hard time was his math professor, Col. Bradford Taylor. Also, Ron Johnson and Walter Oakes became regulars in the second season after appearing occasionally during the first season. Vernon Gaines, chef at the campus hangout, The Pit, became a regular in the third season. Whitley and Dwayne began an on-again off-again relationship before they became married at the end of the fifth season.''''Stories dealt mainly with college-themed issues such as racism, fraternity pledging and on-campus romances.''''''NBC Broadcast History''''September 1987 - May 1992 - Thursdays 8:30 PM''September 1992 - November 1992 - Thursdays 8:00 PM''December 1992 - January 1993 - Thursdays 8:30 PM''May 1993 - June 1993 - Thursdays 8:00 PM''July 1993 - Fridays 8:00 PM''''''A Different World airs on BET, weekdays at 11 & 11:30 PM EST.''''Theme Song:''I know my parents love me.''Stand behind me come what may.''I know now that I'm ready.''Because I finally heard them say!''It's a different world from where you come from.''''Here's a chance to make it.''If we focus on our goals.''If you dish it we can take it.''Just remember you've been told...''It's a different world from where you come from.''It's a different world from where you come from.moreless
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S 6 :  Ep 25
S 6 :  Ep 24 Aired 7/8/93
S 6 :  Ep 23
S 6 :  Ep 22 Aired 7/9/93
S 6 :  Ep 21 Aired 6/10/93

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  • The Best Show representing college life. A reunion is needed. Bring back the cast in married life, working on campus.

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    By MiltonBoo, Jan 13, 2010 Report Abuse
    I Loved this show and never missed any episodes. If I knew I wasnt going to make it home to watch the show, you can be guaranteed I recorded. I wish I could find the entire show on DVD legitimately. Brought it, was sent from a foreign country in China and had commercials and missing episodes. I Love the entire cast and each and every cast member in his or her own unique way made the show. God bless you Different World Cast. there will never be another like you. No matter how often will watch the repeats. The Bestmoreless

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  • Who knew college life could be so serious, yet funny!

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    By Fmg14, Jul 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    Dewayne-Wayne, Ron, Jalisa, Freddy, Whitley, Kim, the Deans , Colonel Taylor, Walter, Jada, The pit, Gilbert Hall, Terrance,and the rest of the Hillman Crew. So many reasons why A Different World captured the attention of so many viewers.This show was one of the best shows for young adults during the time, and rising children of adolescence. After season one it took off, becoming one of the funniest show's of the 1990's. Not too many shows were able to touch on real life's issues such as racism, Aids, alcohol and drug abuse, rape, jealousy, financial issues, etc. and still remain entertaining, light-hearted and down right comical. Every time I view it, it makes me feel a part of a "Different World" all over again.moreless

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  • I wish this show would come back, but all they did was repeat the same episodes. This show was a classic but it got even better when Jada Pinkett became a regular cast member. So underrated yet not trying to be funny like some of these false comedies.moreless

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    By LisaToddFan, Sep 10, 2007 Report Abuse
    I wish this show would fully come back too, but all they did was repeat the same episodes of the first two seasons. This show was a classic but it got even better when Jada Pinkett (now Smith) became a regular cast member. So underrated yet not trying to be funny like some of these false comedies.
    Please bring it back to our screens or release them all on DVD.
    My fave episodes are the one with Tupac Shakur, the one where Lena meets up with her father (& enters a writing competition), the one based on the book Waiting To Exhale & many more.moreless

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  • A Different World... Was a very good show and funny without trying to be...I wish they would of had like 4 more shows that way we can see all the way how they ended off! And it being part of the Cosby Show always helped a little! MNMmoreless

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    By mnm12, Jun 20, 2007 Report Abuse
    It was a very nice show!
    They did just about everything! Different Holidays different meanings and lessons/...
    A Different World!
    MNM12

    There where a few parts when they had girls with problems:

    AIDS
    Abuse from Boyfriends
    In love with best friends boyfriend
    ETC.

    Boy Problems:

    Teacher Work
    Marriage
    Will I eva get Kim to love me??/
    I did not cheat on you wit her!
    etc.

    The show always made me laugh and it was a good fix!
    i think it still comes on Oxygen Tv.
    So if u don't like it let me know that way I can truly UNDERSTAND WHY!!!!!
    Watch the show and love it... you don't have a choice!
    lol
    MNM12
    P.S. I Hope you like the Show!moreless

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  • So this is what college life is like at an all black college?

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    By telvisnostic, Apr 28, 2007 Report Abuse
    This show is a favorite of mine from the 1990's. It was a great way to show how life in an all black college was.
    I loved it even more when Denise (Lisa Bonet) left the show. It was well written and it didn't get too political until it's last season. When it started to get preachy I left it.
    This did wonders for people to see how dorm life was and how you can interact with people and it also touched on social issues. I liked the fact that they had the unbelivable pairings which made it even more awesome. I really wish it hadn't ended, but all good things must come to an end.moreless

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