A Different World (1987)

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Synopsis

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.

Keywords

college, racism, sitcom, social issues, playful, inspirational, romantic, approving, enthusiastic, familiar.

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Main cast

Jasmine Guy

as Whitley Gilbert

Kadeem Hardison

as Dwayne Wayne

Darryl M. Bell

as Ron Johnson

Cree Summer

as Freddie Brooks

Charnele Brown

as Kim Reese

Lou Myers

as Vernon Gaines

Glynn Turman

as Colonel Brad Taylor

Ajai Sanders

as Gina Devereaux

Karen Malina White

as Charmaine Brown

Jada Pinkett Smith

as Lena James

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