It's Showtime at Hillman

March 21, 1991
30 min
Season 4 - Episode 20: It's Showtime at Hillman

Season 4 - Episode 20: It's Showtime at Hillman

A Different World - Backdrop

Overview

The community outreach program loses funding after a corporate buyout, so Walter organizes a three-hour telethon to raise the $15,000 it needs to remain in operation. Jaleesa, Kim and Kinu sing, and Mr. Gaines tap dances (with musical accompaniment from Col. Taylor). Whitley's tribute to Josephine Baker falls apart when her male dance partners begin fighting over her. Dwayne begs for a chance to perform stand-up comedy, but suffers from stage fright. Although the telethon enjoys some initial success, the phones stop ringing during the final hour. The program only raises about $7000. Walter assures the children that he will find a way to come up with the rest of the money.

Episode Information

TV Show

A Different World

Season

Season 4

Episode Number

20

Air Date

March 21, 1991

Runtime

30 minutes

Guest Stars

Brandon Quintin Adams

Brandon Quintin Adams

Dion

Cleavant Derricks

Cleavant Derricks

Larry

Kiki Shepard

Kiki Shepard

Vanna Black

Andrew Lowery

Andrew Lowery

Matthew

Cory Tyler

Cory Tyler

Terrence Taylor

Alisa Gyse Dickens

Alisa Gyse Dickens

Kinu Owens

Crew

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Director