A Different World

A DIFFERENT WORLD, clockwise from back left: Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Kadeem Hardison, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Jasmine Guy, Charnele Brown, Jada Pinkett Smith, (1991), 1987-1993. ph: Gary Null/ ©NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection

‘A Different World’ Spinoff: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison & More To Reprise Original Roles

The series follows Deborah, daughter of Dwayne and Whitney, as she starts at Hillman College.
A DIFFERENT WORLD, front from left: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Karen Malina White, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, Ajai Sanders, rear from left: Bumper Robinson, Lou Myers, Kadeem Hardison, Patrick Malone, Darryl M. Bell, 'Occupational Hazards,' (season 6, episode 12, aired December 3, 1992), 1987-1993

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘A Different World’?

A sequel is in the works from Netflix.
A DIFFERENT WORLD, Jasmine Guy, (1991), 1987-1993.

5 Fun Facts About Jasmine Guy, Who Played Whitley Gilbert From ‘A Different World’

She originally wanted to be a dancer.
MAX Classic TV Streaming Guide collage

The Best Classic TV Shows Streaming on Max

From ‘The Flintstones’ and ‘The Jetsons’ to ‘Full House’ and ‘Friends,’ Max offers a whopping selection of classic TV shows.

Sinbad now and then

Sinbad Makes First Public Appearance Since 2020 Stroke

‘Miracles happen,’ the comedian says.
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‘A Different World’ Cast Members Reuniting for a 10-City HBCU Tour

Several stars of the 1987-93 ‘Cosby Show’ spinoff, which was set at a fictional Historically Black College, will be touring real-life HBCUs for not only nostalgia reasons, but also to raise awareness of, and enrollment in, HBCUs.
Writers strike

Past Writers Strikes in History

As the 2023 writers’ strike rages onward, let’s remember that this isn’t the first time this has happened.