A Different World touches America’s funny bone as it´s highly likeable ensemble of characters discover the joys and travails of life at school (and away from home for the first time!). A groundbreaking series, A Different World seems as fresh, relevant and contemporary as it did when it first aired. It should, it had some remarkable talent behind it – Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Caryn Mandabach, and of course Bill Cosby and Debbie Allen. The show is also remarkable for the talent it helped to launch: Jada Pinkett, Marisa Tomei, Jasmine Guy, Lisa Bonet, and Sinbad.