A Different World: Where Are They Now?

The late '80s sitcom about students at a historically black university was much more than a Cosby Show spinoff. When producer Debbie Allen came on to helm the show’s second season, it flourished into a portrayal of life on HBCU campuses that tackled important social issues. In the 30 years since A Different World premiered on NBC on Sept. 24, 1987, some cast members have gone on to create huge entertainment careers for themselves. Click through to find out who!