A Different World | All 3 intros (Theme Songs)

This is the intro and theme songs to all seasons of A Different World! Which one is your favorite???
Season 1 - Phoebe Snow
Season 2-5 - Aretha Franklin
Season 6 - Boyz II Men
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[@codystringer419]

Aretha Franklin sung the HELL out of Season 2 version.. That's my favorite..

[@stevboo]

Yeah she was on fire here for sure

[@2Clarence47]

Yes she did. She put soul into that song!!!

[@MrBblaze83]

Cody Stringer that's cause her husband was in the shower #glynn turnman #mrareathafranklin

[@the.real.novatic1]

Aretha poured her soul in that one.

[@iveywebb]

Cody Stringer where's the lie? 🤔 👌💯

[@jaysecure7211]

Aretha's version will FOREVER reign!!

[@sidneyharris2256]

Yasss!!!!

[@betterthanemril988]

Jay SeCUre of course it’s the one you would use in a parody than say season 1 or 6

[@iveywebb]

Jay SeCUre FAAACCCTTTTSSSS 💯

[@iveywebb]

Sidney Harris 💯💯💯

[@mistressbinkie]

Debbie Allen took over Season 2. There were other topics that Cosby prevented her from discussing> She wanted to discuss pregnancy, and have Denise stay on.

[@Therealcrashbandicoot]

Jasmine guy walking out that mirror will ALWAYS be ICONIC 👏🏾👏🏾✨✨🥰

[@williambrown7943]

Totally, Like How Did The Camera Do That?

[@betterthanemril988]

Technology was starting to improve in the late 80s to what we see now

[@JLvatron]

I think Dwayne Wayne musta helped.

[@QueenAlexis556]

💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@gabelogan5877]

@@williambrown7943 editing.

[@leastlikedcritic7529]

When Lisa Bonet left the show, it was probably the best thing, cause A Different World became it's own thing, and not being reminder of The Cosby Show.

[@2516562101]

Well it was a spin off of the show but i see what you mean

[@greenbrown7776]

I agree. It blossomed after she and Marisa Tomei left.

[@sarahb6163]

and cree summer came in🥰🥰

[@SixthDivison]

That is true. Though I did miss her being on the show but it did well

[@ThatDoesntWorkForMeBrother]

I agree. The show did developed its own identity. A sign of a great show.

[@de0ndre]

Aretha's theme was the most memorable to me.

[@kel_lee]

de0ndre yep

[@AfroAngola]

I agree 100 percent

[@horizontoday7874]

RIP MY LOVE!!!

[@montana19696]

In real life, she was married to Glynn Truman.

[@1011skarn]

I only remembered that one!

[@snobbypolitics7792]

Fun Fact: The theme song was written by Dawn Lewis, who also starred in the show.

[@ladygirl99]

Aretha was the best theme song, ree ree did her thang still give me chills!!

[@Hotobu]

naw

[@naaryahcoles8348]

Pheobe's version was good, however we must hail the Queen. It had soul, passion and 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😊

[@iloveejbgssnoopy]

where could I find a recording of it. Ms Franklin sang it great.

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

Rest in peace Queen Aretha

[@blackcommunion3820]

Aretha was most definitely the best.

[@TK0916]

I like Aretha's version because of the beat. It's just...so smooth. I also like Phoebe's version because it gives me that 80s feel and Boyz II Men gives you a 90s feel. All three very appropriate given the time period...my favorite? The one the lasted the the longest...Aretha.

[@TeamOctaviaNow]

Ebony Taylor very well said

[@ahlexthegreat]

Ebony Taylor Well said! I think most would agree. This show is also very timeless. I still watch it every chance I get!

[@dasiagraves1050]

I agree season two theme song is my favorite one it gave me chills when she started singing and also has any of ya'll ever watched Grown-ish it's similar but I feel like the older generation knows this one best and the younger generation knows Grown-ish because it aired on free-form in 2018 so this show is similar in some ways because thier both about college but Grown-ish is a spin-off to Black-ish and Mixed-ish so maybe I am correct

[@Chris_Troxler]

Phoebe Snow... I never realized.🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿

[@dallastexas78]

I agree but I still didn’t like szn 1

[@gerawallstar3487]

Season 1 was decent but it didn't look like an HBCU at all. Season 2 is what made the show evolve into what the premise of the show is about. Debbie Allen was the right choice to direct the show. When she was around, she made the show look like an HBCU and wrote great episodes. I even liked how the writers changed whitley from being a spoiled brat in season 1 to a strong, powerful and witty person in seasons 2-6.

[@lillycassandra6395]

Yesssss I agree

[@ertfgghhhh]

Had u seen every hbcu in the 80s???? If not, then how did it not look like an hbcu at all? In the 80s, i lived in a state with ELEVEN hbcus and lived in md which had several and dc which had 2

[@Jo-el768]

​@@ertfgghhhhthe producer of the show had stated NBC didn't want them to touch any thing Academic

[@johnanderson9765]

@@ertfgghhhh Did HBCUs have white students like Marisa Tomei at all?

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@johnanderson9765 i know there were some in the 80s. Back then, they rarely lived on campus

[@jsteed3]

Aretha wore out that line that said “Focus on Our goal!” My favorite

[@GreatMewtwo]

And that is why a scene with Darryl Bell about to get tackled will live rent free in my head forever.

[@majestyreign8148]

They don’t make Black sitcoms like this anymore 😞

[@cheftorte554]

Sadly true

[@antmagor]

IAmMajestyReign A few years ago Debbie Alan talked about bringing it back. The cast was with her at the time, all seemed very enthusiastic of the idea.

[@taeshawnwilson6853]

This show and roc is too real for this fake society or era

[@harmonieythegreat]

Kenan and kel, family matters, smart guy, martin, meet the Jefferson's, everybody hates Chris and fresh prince of Belair

[@chrisrockett5897]

@@harmonieythegreat The classics bro.

[@jzk1990]

Dawn Lewis was killing that double dutch!

[@MrKellyELA]

Killed it!

[@betterthanemril988]

The way Jasmine Guy just SNATCHED that starring role from Lisa bonet lol

[@cybertek3188]

Stepped up to the plate and knocked it out the park.

[@JLvatron]

Very rare for the villain to be promoted to the protagonist.

[@aprentissdaye]

Jasmine Guy did a damn good fine job of snatching that starring role too, I almost didn't even miss Lisa Bonet/Denise after Whitley went from antagonist to protagonist by season 2.

[@msnewsenior]

She didnt really snatch it but rather it was given to her out of necessity after Lisa Bonet got written out

[@betterthanemril988]

@@msnewsenior yes I’m aware how Lisa bonet left the show…

[@tjmiles81]

Aretha's is the most recognizable and hands down my fav. But Boyz II Men's was dope as well.

[@smoothbro9711]

RIP Lou Myers ( Mr Gaines)

[@kevinowens7874]

I liked all 3, I love Phoebe's folksy voice and the harmonica is haunting beautiful throughout, Aretha's soulful, earthy version is like your mama talking to you before you leave the house. Take6's version is probably the fastest, busiest and danceable of the three.

[@DanaeLaurenTolbert1]

Phoebe Snow RIP Aretha Franklin RIP

[@Cmar102]

I like all 3, RIP Phoebe,she did good on the first one 1987-1988, The 2nd one ,everybody love Aretha,1988-1992,because she's the Queen Of Soul & she deserves lot of respect,The final one from Boyz II Men,lead vocals was Nathan,adlibs by Wanya,that was done in 1992-1993 after Dawn Lewis left the shoe to be on Hangin with Mr.Cooper,that's New Jack Swing.

[@dorourke105]

RIP aretha franklin. Keep singing in heaven

[@fashionerdxo]

This made me want to go to an HBCU when I was a kid :)

[@pinkmazohyst]

I still do and I'm about to graduate next year

[@marissawilson4644]

Ikr and now I go to one.

[@deionwoods4473]

me too like I want to attend Howard

[@PrincessofPower84]

My sister actually expressed interest in going to Hillard, only to find out it wasn't a real college. LOL

[@LittleRockElevators]

Same here. At first I wanted to go to Morehouse College, then I thought Grambling State University but I chose University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.

[@joshuaserrato3495]

Denise was boring on this show, all through season 1 Whitley was a standout character. Whitley becoming the main lead was the best thing that could have happened to this show.

[@tamaraeugene602]

Yeah, I didn't see much of season 1 with Lisa Bonet.

[@joshuaserrato3495]

+Marvin Madison I didn't think she was that interesting on the Cosby show to begin with. Giving her a spin off was a dumb idea that actually sprouted a great show. I think I read somewhere that, Lisa Bonet did something publicly bad that made the network not want her to be the lead of a show that was meant to set a good example for young kids to go to college. The only character I was sad to see leave was the red head from season 1, she was quirky and so cute. I would have loved to see her and Whitney become friends who annoy each other.

[@Aggie1985]

Joshua Serrato She played in a movie I forget which one, she had a nude scene and the network didn't like it or her role.

[@joshuaserrato3495]

Token Blackguy Thank you!!! it was faith that she took that role?

[@notwickieroy]

Joshua Serrato Lisa Bonet got pregnant before season 2 and Bill Cosby didnt want Denise Huxtable to be a single mother in college so she returned to the cosby show after she gave birth and A different world became a much better show without her

[@tilahmcgraw4372]

I love Aretha's version but season 6 takes the cake. I usually would skip the intros but every time i heard the sweet sweet sounds of Boys II Men i could not stop dancing, it was my jam. IT'S LIT ;)

[@shanajoyce31]

Right 😂 😂 😂

[@tamaraeugene602]

I agree

[@marissawilson4644]

Right!

[@andreharding3170]

Marissa Wilson

[@theernalrealestategroupatk707]

Love my dudes Boyz II Men version.

[@supmario1982]

Aretha's is the most memorable, and has the funkiest beat. Aretha #1 Boyz II Men #2 Phoebe Snow #3 (Sorry Phoebe, but just like lisa bonet, i'm glad the show moved on)

[@LifeIsNotorious]

This is exactly how I feel about them

[@eliwilson190]

OMG. I just laughed at your comment so hard. Thanks for that. 😂

[@jailaprimm1687]

Devonte Huntley shut up

[@jailaprimm1687]

Devonte Huntley never happen. That must had happen to you. Don't even feel sorry for you

[@jailaprimm1687]

Devonte Huntley why you keep talking about yourself? It's not gonna do nothing

[@Pieannaplaya2388]

I was mad when I found out this wasn't a real college as a kid 😡😡

[@greatvaluebleach1]

🤣

[@antheafyffe4742]

Me too lol...so are my girls they're 9

[@Joe_Parmesan]

I like them all. Some of my favorite iconic moments in the various intros: Season 1 - Dawnn Lewis skipping rope, and Marisa Tomei debating to fix the bikes or walk away Seasons 2-5 - Jasmine Guy stepping out of the mirror. Kadeem Hardison's head being turned by what looks like Tatiana Thumbtzen. Charnele Brown grooving to the music. Season 6 - the students that were just rocking to the song. Darryl M. Bell just dancing with different women, and then falling down from exhaustion. Cree Summer's evolution from activist, to legal counsel, to ruling judge. Lou Meyers sitting up as the fake cadaver and then moving to the music. Jada Pinkett dancing, along with the brief clip of Karen Malina White (is that Jenifer Lewis standing by her?)

[@roxie2824]

Yep that's Jenifer Lewis

[@mommamia9948]

Yes! I love her jumping rope. I wish they kept that in the second one

[@OmegaX_2340]

I love Charlene dancing too

[@loisrodenromans1097]

I never knew Boys 2 men sang the third one . WOW!

[@grantlewis5222]

I thought that was them...

[@loisrodenromans1097]

@@grantlewis5222 😀

[@LiveLoveLaughSoul]

I loved Aretha song but the clips from the last one are the best

[@katerinag9512]

Bianca Bennett Yup Jada was gettin it! Lol

[@melinternets8368]

There is no touching Aretha!

[@sleepymv611]

As a kid, I never fully appreciated Dawn Lewis jumping rope like that in heels. Damn!

[@ajsway7134]

When Aretha say "You can diiisssh iiitttt!"❤❤

[@darrylmattison829]

All hail the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. She put life into that song. The best!!!May she rest in eternal peace ❤.

[@hardingirls12]

These intros make me smile.

[@queenlele6193]

Am I the only one who finds season 1 to be really boring ? Season 2-season 5 was the best seasons .

[@HerVideos1969]

Queen LeLe that's why the second season got a total makeover.

[@dorourke105]

I agree, I didn't really 'care for the 1st or 3rd ones

[@braelynnblue]

Queen LeLe Yes, that's when Debbie Allen stepped in as producer. Seasons went from night to day lol...

[@ruthsrants8308]

Queen LeLe YES after Debbie Allen came n

[@cocoaempress3817]

Queen LeLe I like the 3rd one

[@shgarli45]

Boyz II Men were the best for me as much as I love Aretha's deep rooted meaningful version.

[@guiradete]

Hands down. Agreed

[@tiffanyriley7455]

Yes they had a up beat. Aretha Franklin had a nice smooth beat.

[@shanidayo1491]

I like season 2-5 intro the best, but the 6th's season is a close second.

[@sawleo]

I remember the first time I heard Aretha's version. I could have shouted if I were the shouting kind. Absolutely loved it. RIP Sister Aretha.

[@MedixDA2010]

I like Aretha Franklin's version best, but Boyz II Men's version is a very close second.

[@micahsworld7217]

The last version will always be way more popping 😂🔥

[@sirblack1619]

Aretha, Aretha, ARETHA!!!!!! Yes Queen! Her version was from a different world! Who takes a min long song and does it so good that you wish it were a single to buy? This is an example of why she reached the level that she did.

[@spencerkieft6021]

That last one was very new jack swing. Very cool.

[@Optometrist]

Aretha Franklin brought me here. All hail the QUEEN OF SOUL! Rest in love and peace, Miss Aretha. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@graceadams9388]

Season 6 theme song is my favorite because of Whitley and Dwayne 😋❤️

[@Me-sf2bn]

Aretha and Boyz II Men were a tie for me. The last note that Aretha did was everything though

[@williamewheeleriii7206]

Phoebe's version is a nah, but Aretha & Boys II Men was on point

[@KesorodaBlk]

The part when the military marches in always got to me. I found it intriguing !

[@alanm5090]

Season 2 is when the show got good, and became a bigger hit . And that's the intro everyone knows. 😎👍

[@melo8130]

This show will always bring me soo much joy! Ughhh All 3 of these theme songs put together hold sentimental value in their own rights. My favorite is Season 6 with Boyz II Men because the ENTIRE cast was there in full effect with their scenes highlighting their growth. It was like a giant puzzle that had finally been put together. ❤

[@Mr205BoSs]

I like the first season intro.it reminds me of my childhood

[@ruthsrants8308]

the scenes in the boyz ii men version personifies everyone's character perfectly

[@vaughnkopacz2196]

Season 2-5 - Aretha Franklin--this is by far the best intro for the show!... in addition, the guy that played the bass for seasons 2-5...DAMN!

[@breannas3064]

I like the 2nd theme better.

[@ariesstar1636]

Me too it sounds smoother

[@youluvkay333]

the 2nd one with aretha is the best & my fave

[@mgeek1]

I don't know if this is widely known, but here's an interesting bit of trivia: Glynn Turman was once married to Aretha Franklin.

[@jnadle1]

+mgeek1 I think it was at Glenn's insistence that they have her perform it since he would act as Col. Taylor.

[@blind_t2]

Jason Nadle yo! Fellow 90's peep here! What are you doing here! I usually see you on vids of the price is right! LOL!

[@DAGODDESS100]

Yup. N a lot of ppl don't even know that.

[@amarvinwinansfan]

@@DAGODDESS100 Evrn they didn't know they know especially after that Aretha movie came out this past wknd.

[@soulstrength]

Most of the old heads know. The young ones, not so much.

[@thesilentdiva]

2:20 the students are gettin it in them seats lol

[@ShonnysLab1995]

One of the best parts lol 😂

[@sunnybunny6855]

Love this show and Family Matters

[@ShonnysLab1995]

One of my most favorite tv shows and theme song. I loved the characters, writing, actors and actresses, dress styles. It was an amazing show overall and influenced an entire generation. Much respect!!

[@cozyjones4428]

I grew up on Aretha version season 2-5....i've never heard the other 2 versions before today. I like them all for different reasons.

[@Quarterrious1]

Same here; I'm wondering how did we miss those other two versions. Oblivious!

[@dena81]

I mainly remember 2-5 but I do remember season 1 as well. 6 I don't remember but I think I stopped watching after I knew Dwayne and Whitley were for sure dunno why cuz they were my ship all the way.

[@TowDow3]

how did you miss the b2Men intro? it literally was at the beginig of each show hahahaha

[@ryan-alyssaproductionsinc.1903]

This made me want to go to an HBCU. Still does 😂

[@ShonnysLab1995]

Ryan-Alyssa Productions Inc. It’s the reason I went to Morehouse 💯🙌🏾

[@dalyand5944]

Me too!! And I’m white. Lol

[@jjbeanandlia9730]

Lol😂🌸

[@uptown215]

Right lol

[@Valentine-pm3kb]

who the hell let that first country ass theme pass lol

[@jadefoxxx]

Eunhasgf 😭💀😂lmfao I can't

[@32icon]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. This comment took me out!!!!

[@katerinag9512]

wonhosgf also sanasgf She still sounds good . The style just sucks .

[@maxwellshauna682]

😂

[@thhheohenderson4509]

She was Phoebe Snow

[@robertdagreat528]

Aretha reached down in her SOUL! I never wanted to shout to a then song until her!

[@JoeySavage]

Season 2 was my fav the them song WHERE YOU COME FROMMMMM.. Smile

[@johnowens3450]

Aretha's version will send me right back to school.

[@patricksmith6796]

That intro by Aretha is by far the best it speaks volumes of the time then the 80's and 90's were the best of times.

[@amandaluvzu22]

Aretha's version make me wanna stank face while hittin that Bill Cosby dance (from the Cosby show intro)

[@ruvonnehills2304]

I love Phoebe Snow. True legend in her own right. But so uncelebrated.

[@campbellde]

Dawn Lewis was double dutching like nobody's business.

[@TowDow3]

i dont care what nobody says. all three slap. i love aretha and i lived through all 3 songs. each one has a different vibe. You cant hate on NONE OF THEM and to say aretha's is the best is a disservice and disrepsect to the others.

[@betterthanemril988]

That MMMMMMMMM she does after saying stand behind me come what May, even those little things right there makes this OP ❤️

[@trill4937]

ARETHA'S VERSION >>>>> Yaaas.

[@GunbladeRevolver]

Yeah Aretha went IN on this song. She hit those notes HARD!!!

[@shawneldridge4465]

I miss watching all these shows on television from back in the day and they are A different world, in living color, The parkers, family matters. These shows were like no other shows, they were the best of the best and he will not find anything like it today. 1980s through 1999 was a great era to watch television. Not today you can forget it.

[@Lovely_1One]

I love season 2-5 and season 6 those beats and the swag of everyone moving to the music is 🔥 in all of these seasons. I used to sit and say "that's gonna be me when I grow up!" Lol

[@ChicoDiamante]

I’ve never seen the first season but can we talk about how Jada served in the season 3 intro? DAMN! But yes, Aretha’s is the best.

[@kelvinmustafa2710]

That was season six

[@i.am.king89]

Debbie Allen added seasoning to the show the moment she took over creative control

[@Kayamakeba]

I like the second intro by Aretha better

[@lee48lee68]

RIP Aretha Franklin. Season 2. August 16 2018 we lost the Queen of Soul.

[@katg1875]

There is no way I could pick my favorite version of this song. I just started watching the series with my 2 daughters. I remember being so impressed about how many issue's they tapped into. I have been looking for the scene when Kim dressed up as an African princess and talks about when she was young people thought she was Aunt Jemima. I want the part where she unravles.

[@ladycashUT]

Kat G I know right, Its so hard to pick lol. But yeah I can probably upload a vid with the Kim/Aunt Jemima scene soon

[@katg1875]

ladycashUT thank you. Searching is not my strong suit when it comes to just a scene of a movie or show

[@ladycashUT]

Kat G here is the link for the the vid you requested kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-VaH6teJx0hqM

[@shgarli45]

Kat G That Episode is called "Mammy Dearest" S02E07 if that helps. You can find the whole series on Netflix depending what country you live in.☺

[@katg1875]

Shgarli Mandoza Thank you very much. I jst watched it again. Whitley craks me up

[@robski461616]

My favorite show by far, and I watch the series over and over on Hulu like I've never seen it before. The changed the theme after season 1 because that's when Debbie Allen became the producer and she didn't think that theme embodied enough blackness and soul, and she was right. And I think they changed it I season 6 because it represented a new class at Hillman. Change. But whenever somebody thinks of A Different World, they think of Arethas version, and they should. Aretha's version IS A Different World.

[@aprentissdaye]

A Different World will always be an one of a kind type show. It was one of the major points I loved about the late 80s/early 90s, this show definitely hit Different for all the right reasons back in the day.

[@shaunyip2153]

Full respect to Miss Phoebe Snow and Boyz II Men, but Miss Aretha Franklin will always be THE voice for 'A Different World' to me. Good song, good show, good memories.

[@nakyahmarie]

I'm 15, and this is my favorite show ever! started watching when i was like 8, and i'm still in love!

[@nakyahmarie]

I’m 18 and it’s still my favorite show EVER ❤

[@francessjean5861]

I love Aretha's voice...RIP

[@jnyerere]

I think all the intro's were great in that they chronicled the growing success of the show over time. It was brilliant. I like the first intro because it is very organic and has that "new kid on the block" feel to it. The scene with Dawnn Lewis playing double dutch is just brilliant in my opinion. My favorite rendition of that song is from Seasons 2 - 5 because Aretha gave her all in that version of the theme. This show was altogether just brilliant and well done.

[@KevinPayton-fq8gd]

When a show has a legend like Aretha Franklin singing its theme, of course it's gonna be memorable.

[@WomenLovePower]

It's crazy that Jasmine Guy's name is the first intro, but she isn't featured. And by season 2, she is the indisputable star. Awesome!

[@michaeljackson4538]

no

[@Bigtrek34]

The show that inspired a generation to go college and become productive citizens.

[@iluvamokabodengyoza]

Some theme songs are iconic and send chills. Aretha knocked it out of the park with her version so much that I literally forgot about the other 2 versions.

[@fourlanterns1405]

Aretha did the best version, no doubt. But I truly remember that S6 cover!

[@mp-lz4he]

Love Phoebes version. RIP Phoebe Snow 💗

[@ladyhydrojen531]

LadycashUT, I love that you've provided these intros. Thank you. I love & appreciate this show more than words could ever express! Thanks to Phoebe, Ms. Franklin & the soulful Boyz II Men for gracing such a monumental show with such exquisite renditions. I love all versions. Each of them brought the flavor of it's decade. To me it's a tie between Ms. Franklin & Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men version captures that funky New Jack era of urban music. Now I know very well that everyone can give a thumbs down to what they don't get or like... But what's with the thumbs down?! What were they expecting -- friends or Seinfeld?! It's unnecessary IMHO! Thx. ADW FOREVER!!!!

[@bcuphunk]

we need shows like this

[@steveph5155]

90’s had the best shows growing up. There were all meaningful.

[@meseknowsbest3144]

The first season was so boring 😔

[@queenlele6193]

Im watching it now from season 1 on netflix and it really is boring . I rememer watching reruns of a different world on tv and they mostly showed season 2-season 5. Although I saw some of season 6 on tv. Season 2-season 5 was the best.

[@evie769]

Queen LeLe you are right now that I think of it

[@jppsfingers50]

They made the mistake of trying to make it more universal when the show was about life at an HBCU. I didn't mind Marisa Tomei's character as much as Mary Alice and the stuff that didn't seem as related to college life. Once Lisa Bonet left and they really focused on those core issues, the show got much better.

[@latoriabrown5954]

MeSe Knows Best. Yesss!!😁😁 it was

[@abramlittle7102]

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[@WerdnaNiraehs]

When I think of the theme, I think of Aretha’s version. There is no other version.

[@michellecollins4301]

Thank you 😊 Love all 3 versions of the theme song 🎵 ❤

[@susanfit47]

While it was a spin-off from The Cosby Show, A Different World typically addressed issues that were avoided by The Cosby Show writers (race and class relations, sexual assault, or the Equal Rights Amendment). One episode that aired in 1991, during season 4, was one of the first American network television episodes to address the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS. The original premise was to focus on a white student at a historically black university and feature Lena Horne as an acting teacher, but in production, the premise changed from being a story about a white student in a black college to a black student (Denise Huxtable) in a black college with a white friend. It was ultimately decided that Denise, who was of college age, would be spun off and have a white roommate in order to show the dynamic of a white girl in predominantly black surroundings. Meg Ryan was originally cast for this role, but she decided to pursue a film career, so Marisa Tomei was cast.[citation needed] The first season of Hillman's student body consisted of both black and white students in equal numbers, but this was changed at the beginning of the second season and a predominantly black student body maintained until the series ended. Season two changes After the first season, it came to Cosby's and the producers' attention that the series was not accurately portraying a historically black college and life on campus, so Debbie Allen, an alumna of Howard University, was hired as the chief creative force to revamp the show. During the summer of 1988, Lisa Bonet announced that she and husband Lenny Kravitz were having a baby. Allen was in favor of having a young pregnant student in the show, but Cosby said that Lisa Bonet could be pregnant but not Denise Huxtable. It was felt that viewers would not accept Denise as an unwed mother, having grown to know her as a "good girl" after four seasons of The Cosby Show. Thus it was decided that Denise would drop out of Hillman, return home to her family, and eventually travel to Africa throughout the fifth season of The Cosby Show, ensuring that viewers would not see a pregnant Denise. Allen was also in favor of keeping Tomei, as she herself recalled a white student at Howard and wanted to relate that in the show and even had possible premises for her character, such as meeting Dwayne's parents and seeing the other side of racism. However, the network rejected this storyline and the producers released Tomei from the show, and she and Marie-Alise Recasner were replaced by Cree Summer and Charnele Brown, respectively. Darryl M. Bell and Sinbad were promoted to the principal cast, and Glynn Turman and Lou Myers were added as supporting cast members. These changes led to the placement of Whitley and Dwayne at the center of a wider ensemble, dealing with more relevant issues of the day.

[@mzprettycutie]

I love this show, my favorite show ever

[@kaygonzalez7392]

We all know season 2 Aretha Franklins is the best lol 😂 💋🤘🏾

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I'm spoiled from season 2 onward. Just so much SOUL!!!! Thank you Aretha Franklin! ❤

[@brianda2509]

I like how the theme songs went with the time periods

[@MARKEEBTHESHAPE]

Aretha gave me goosebumps fireeeee