Summaries

A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

Details

Keywords
  • african american
  • university
  • sitcom comedy
  • sitcom
  • historically black college
Genres
  • Comedy
Release date Sep 23, 1987
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production companies Carsey-Werner Company Bill Cosby

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

A Different World follows the daughter of Dr. Huxtable, Denise Huxatble, as she attended the alma mater of her parents, Hillman College. Denise struggles through college and meets memorable friends along the way. Dwayne, Whitley, Jalessa, Maggie and Ron bring college life to the living room of may homes during the first season. Seasons 2-6 capture the essence of being young, black and educated in America by tackling political, ethical, racial, emotional and social issues far before the media was ready to address them.

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