A Different World Twelve Steps of Christmas (Season 5, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

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A Different World

Twelve Steps of Christmas (Season 5, Episode 12)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

Whitley and Dwayne struggle with their first holiday apart. The Taylor Family is having a conflict of interest over Christmas traditions. Therapist, Dr. Langhorne advises everyone to holiday cheer.

Director

Bruce M. Kerner (as Bruce Kerner)

Writers

Bill Cosby (created by) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.D.) | Jeanette Collins (written by) | Mimi Friedman (written by)

Producers

Debbie Allen | Yvette Lee Bowser | Joanne Curley-Kerner | Bruce M. Kerner (as Bruce Kerner)

Production Designer

Garvin Eddy

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 19, 1991

Release date

Dec 19, 1991 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 17 wins & 7 nominations

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Jasmine Guy Whitley Gilbert Whitley Gilbert See fewer	Harlem Nights (1989)
Dawnn Lewis Jaleesa Vinson Jaleesa Vinson See fewer	A Different World (1987)
Kadeem Hardison Dwayne Wayne Dwayne Wayne See fewer	A Different World (1987)
Lou Myers Vernon Gaines Vernon Gaines See fewer	The Wedding Planner (2001)
Darryl M. Bell Ron Johnson Ron Johnson See fewer	A Different World (1987)
Charnele Brown Kim Reese Kim Reese See fewer	A Different World (1987)
Cree Summer Freddie Brooks Freddie Brooks See fewer	Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
Glynn Turman Colonel Brad Taylor Colonel Brad Taylor See fewer	Super 8 (2011)
Debbie Allen Dr. Langhorne Dr. Langhorne See fewer	Fame (1982)
Bebe Drake Velma Gaines (as Bebe Drake-Massey) Velma Gaines (as Bebe Drake-Massey) See fewer	Wild Hogs (2007)
Jada Pinkett Smith Lena James (as Jada Pinkett) Lena James (as Jada Pinkett) See fewer	The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
Cory Tyler Terrence Taylor Terrence Taylor See fewer	Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)