No regrets, an a different world fanfic fanfiction. Dwayne wayne and whitley gilbert, together again video. The series originally centered on denise huxtable and the life of students at hillman college, a fictional historically black college in virginia. There was the first season with lisa bonet and then the debbie allen directed years. With lisa bonet, kadeem hardison, jasmine guy, darryl m.
A different world was an american sitcom that aired for six seasons beginning in september 1987, making it 30 this year. No matter how many times i watch their moments, and no matter how much time passes between my viewing those moments, i always get the same feels i got when i first watched their scenes so many years ago. Dwayne surprises whitley by showing up at her apartment with dinner while she is cleaning the oven in sweats and a jheri curl cap. Charged moments brew between them, persuading a changing of minds about each other. The number of ships that i love could fill a phone book, and dwayne whitley are still in the number one spot. Top 5 phenomenal a different world episodes our legaci. Even though his first and last names start with different letters, they rhymedwayne wayne. It dealt with the life of students at hillman college, a fictional historically black college in virginia, and ran for six seasons on nbc. Actually, he still cant believe he interrupted byron and whitley s wedding like that. Kadeem hardison reveals the iconic wedding scene from a. A hillman alumna by the name of louise sujay was mentioned on both cosby and a different world by clair huxtable, whitley gilbert and her mother marion. A different world was an american television sitcom. There were some sad moments, as well as comedic ones. It ran for six seasons on nbc, airing a total of 141 episodes, including three hourlong episodes.
Dwayne tries to cheer whitley during a dinner party organized by his mother. Dwayne and whitley are not relationship goals xonecole. A group of students at a historically black university struggle to make it through college. Whitley marion gilbert is a fictional character who appears in the american sitcom a different world, portrayed by actress jasmine guy. A different world season 1 is a box set of dvds of the complete 1st season. The series is a spin off of the cosby show and opens with denise going to spellman college, a traditionally black college.
Watch a different world season 3, episode 5 forever hold your peace. When whitely first told kim to relax, relate, release. Dwayne volunteers to drive whitley to her fathers wedding so he can drop in on denise huxtable on the way. But i remember screaming at the tv when the wedding episode aired. If im 100% honest, i even wanted a relationship like dwayne and whitley. Denise huxtable is the daughter of hillman alumni cliff and clair. Dwayne wayne has an onoff relationship with whitley gilbert. See more ideas about whitley gilbert, jasmine guy and dwayne and whitley. If you grew up watching television in the 80s and 90s, you remember the groundbreaking hit sitcom a different world. Apr 08, 2016 relive the magic of dwayne and whitley when the episode premieres on disney channel april 10th 8p est. Guy is known for her role as dina in the 1988 film school daze and as whitley gilbertwayne on the nbc the cosby show spinoff a different world, which originally ran from 1987 to 1993.
When dwayne put whitley in check on a different world 7. Every week, millions tuned in to see dwayne wayne, played by kadeem hardison, trying to win the affection of stuckup southern belle whitley gilbert, portrayed by jasmine guy. A different world is an american sitcom and a spinoff of the cosby show television series that aired for six seasons on nbc from september 24, 1987 to july 9, 1993. A different world wasnt just a spinoff of the cosby show, it was a series that continuously peeled back the layers on important issues in the lives of young people in our society, and. I absolutely loved a different world back in the day. Dwayne brought back the ultimate souvenir from his stay in japan, and it was one whitley could have done without. Freddie surprises everyone by sporting a new conservative look.
Whitley was paired romantically with dwayne wayne, with whom she had an on againoff again. I witnessed a different world debut on television during its original run. Maggie and denise prepare to debate whitley on the issue of womens rights, and dwayne finds a way to broadcast it live over the campus radio station. The a world alike episode aired in 1990, when i was five years old. Charmaine was the best friend of clair huxtables cousin pam tucker. A different world eased into very special episode territory with this one, where dwayne insists on playing a bootlegged cd by a popular artist, sound unheard, on his radio show.
See more ideas about dwayne and whitley, a different world, jasmine guy. On the night of her departure, whitley tells dwayne that she has also been thinking, and she doesnt think that a relationship is something that they need at the moment. The tv couples we want to stay together forever and ever. Mar 04, 2019 a different world 19871993 season 4 episode 17 ms. Ron tells dwayne that he is being stupid and warns that he will lose whitley unless he lets go of the past. The characters on a different world so diverse that it was easy to find one to relate to. And my hbcu nc central university wasnt anything like hillman either. Whitley cant stop hearing dwayne pleading with her to marry him. At 16, this scene was a classic example of a man who was truly in love and put his pride aside to go after the woman he loves. Dwayne goes along to pay a visit to denise in hopes that he can conv. It ran on nbc from 1987 to 1993 the show was set at fictional, historicallyblack hillman college in virginia. Sophomore year begins as whitley clashes with her strongwilled new roommate kim, jaleesas new roommate freddie crushes on dwayne, dwayne enlists the aid of walter oakes to deal with the infamous dr. Whitley volunteers to teach ballet at a youth center for innercity children.
Dwayne helps whitley with her marketing project, but turns her down when she offers to take him to dinner. Tvinsider reports a different world stars jasmine guy and kadeem hardison will reunite on an upcoming episode of the disney tv show, kc undercover guy and. A different world 19871993 season 3 episode 17 thats the trouble with you all 22 feb. Our 15 favorite episodes of a different world madamenoire. The show focused on students attending a fictional historically black.
That book includes a discussion of the 1990 christmas episode of a different world too because it includes a significant musical moment. When the show began, the male lead, dwayne wayne, seemed destined to be with actress lisa bonets character, denise huxtable. I have so many favorite moments of this show, thats hard to pick just one but here are a few. If i could, i would have ran through the tv and knocked whitley down to get to him. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. Whitley marion gilbert later whitley marion gilbertwayne is a character on a different world character history edit.
The dean rosalind cash pulls the plug after the first obscenity and dwayne, feeling that his, the students, and the artists first amendment rights are being. Leaving off after at the end of season 6 when dwayne and whitley move to japan for dwayne s new job. There was the first season with lisa bonet and then the. A different world is a spinoff from the american television sitcom the cosby show. In the second season, lisa bonet was let go because she and.
Aug 23, 2018 ive literally watched the entire series of a different world at least 60 times throughout my life but this time, season five the season whitley gets married burned me to my core. She is an alumni of hillman college, where she majored in french and art history. S4 e8 dwayne and whitley finally commit themselves to a relationship. It was inspired by student life at historically black colleges and universities. Heartrending tv breakups thatll take you down memory lane. There are a slew of memorable episodes but here are my top 5. No matter how many times i watch their moments, and no matter how much time passes between my viewing those moments, i always get the same feels i got when i. Dont get me wrong, i love the show but i see the politics of it for what they truly are.
The second season shows dwayne and whitley maintain a platonic friendship. Once she marries dwayne, whitley becomes whitley wayne, which she doesnt like the sound ofit doesnt have a nice wing to it. The last three episodes aired in syndication, bringing the total to 144. Whitley called dwaynes girlfriend every name in the book, except for the one she was given. Married couple dwayne and whitley are trying to get students to vote in the upcoming elections. Kinu was a student at a nearby school, but she always found her way on campus and on whitleys nerves.
Dwayne cleophus wayne is a fictional character who appears in the american sitcom a different world, portrayed by actor kadeem hardison he is known for his trademark flip up eyeglassesshades and making unsuccessful advances on numerous women throughout his freshman year. Whitley returns from summer break determined to solidify her relationship with dwayne, but his new girlfriend kinu dashes whitley s hopes for romance. See more ideas about a different world, dwayne and whitley and jasmine guy. Jul 27, 2018 dwayne comforts her, caring and thoughtful despite the interference and encourages her to stand up to her mother.
On the one hand, it showed other black kids that it was perfectly fine to go to college. This challenge attacks dwayne s ego sending him into a mini mantantrum, all of which is heard by whitley. Mar 17, 2011 a different world always felt like two different shows. A different world is a television spinoff of the cosby show set at hillman college, the alma mater of clair and dr. Whitley is more hesitant than dwayne, wanting to concentrate on school. She enrolled in hillman and was roommates with maggie lauten and jaleesa. Like lisa bonet, karen malina white brought her cosby show character to hillman. Aug 05, 2015 a different world is one of the most important shows in television history. See more ideas about a different world, jasmine guy and dwayne and whitley. The number of ships that i love could fill a phone book, and dwaynewhitley are still in the number one spot. Whitley gilbert was based on head writer susan faleshill. A different world 19871993 season 4 episode 18 the cash isnt always greener 7 mar.
Two of the supporting cast, dwayne wayne kadeem hardison and whitley gilbert jasmine guy, proved to be ensemble darkhorses. I want a different world the tv show to make a comeback into tv maybe this could be the start of the relaunch i hope you all enjoy the story make sure to comment and share with others and get a different world back on televisons everywhere. It was a spur of the moment decision one that changed his and whitley s life forever. Many people felt that the first season stayed true to its roots and that whitley gilbert was just another light skin bimbo who the show centered around in reality. See more ideas about a different world, favorite tv shows and black sitcoms. He is an actor and director, known for a different world. A different world started off as a cosby show spin off, following denise to college and ended as a show with a massive following and fan base completely its own. This is also claire huxtable s earthmother phylicia rashad fourth appearance on a different world so between her familiarity with whitley and dwayne, denises news and the adorable olivia, it made for a great crossover episode. It made me laugh and i felt a twinge of nostalgia watching it.
Whitley goes to dwayne s apartment in search of advice, and mistakes mrs. Kadeem hardison was born on july 24, 1965 in new york city, new york, usa. Trina gives traci the apology she always wanted bfv s6e5 dont rock the boat duration. Jasmine guy born march 10, 1962 is an american actress, director, singer and dancer. A different world 19871993 season 4 episode 1 everything must change 20 sep. A definitive ranking of the 25 greatest characters from a.
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