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A Different World

1987-2021
6 Seasons
NBC
Family, Comedy
TVPG

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A spin-off of 'The Cosby Show' finds Denise Huxtable on her own at Hillman College. Although Denise only remained at school for one year, several of her core of classmates stuck it out for the sitcom's six-year run.

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Awards

1988 - People's Choice Awards - Favorite New TV Comedy Program - winner

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Darryl M. Bell

Ron Johnson

Kadeem Hardison

Dwayne Wayne

Jasmine Guy

Whitley Gilbert

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