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  • A Different World War of the Words (Season 1, Episode 5)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 23 min | Comedy

A Different World

War of the Words (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 23 min | Comedy
Maggie and Whitley debate on how women should balance a career and family life. Dwayne tries to get a campus d.j. job.
Director
Ellen Gittelsohn (as Ellen Falcon)
Writers
Bill Cosby (created by) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.D.) | Joe Gannon (written by)
Production Designer
Garvin Eddy
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 29, 1987
Release date
Oct 29, 1987 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 17 wins & 7 nominations

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