"Original Teacher" | |
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Season 6, Episode #11 (#130) in series (144 episodes) | |
"A Different World" episode | |
Guest Star(s): Recurring cast |
Chris Kelly Peter Koch Ronald William Lawrence Jenifer Lewis Lou Myers Jada Pinkett Smith Chris Smith Jermaine Dupri |
Network: | NBC-TV |
Production code: | 611 (6x11) |
Writer (s): | Reggie Rock Bythewood |
Director (s) | Debbie Allen |
Original airdate | November 19, 1992 |
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Original Teacher was the eleventh episode of A Different World's sixth season, the 130th overall episode in the series. Written by Reggie Rock Blythewood, the episode, which was directed by Debbie Allenm was first aired on NBC-TV on November 19, 1992.
Summary[]
Kris Kross play two juvenile deliquents who are mentored by Professor Dwayne. After a potentially violent run-in with the father of one of the boys, Dwayne manages to get through to the pair, teaching them both a life lesson.
Storyline[]
Freddie has a group of youth offenders brought to Hillman as part of a PA Program. Dwayne gets two really difficult kids, Michael and Billy. They think only of violence and they're about to kill each other over gang affiliation. Dwayne asks them to do a presentation on a model, someone honorable. The only person they can think of is action adventure star Steven Segal. Seeking help, Dwayne visits Billy's father, but the father thinks Dwayne is a meddler. Despite this, Dwayne does goes through to the kids and helps them see there's something worth living for. Michael and Billy team up and rap on non-vehicle for their final presentation.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
- Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
- Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson
- Ajai Sanders as Gina Deveaux
- Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks
- Karen Malina White as Charmaine Brown
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Chris Kelly as Billy Thomas
- Peter Koch as Cop
- Ronald William Lawrence as Loco
- Jenifer Lewis as Dean Davenport
- Lou Myers as Vernon Gaines
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Lena James
- Chris Smith as Michael Wilson
- Jermain Dupri as D.J. (camer/uncredited)