Episode

A Different World: The Gift of the Magi

Name: A Different World: The Gift of the Magi
Released: 1987-12-17
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown

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Overview

Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.

Details

Series: A Different World
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 10
Air date: 1987-12-17
Runtime: 30 min

Episode context

The Gift of the Magi is Episode 10 in Season 1 of A Different World. It aired on 1987-12-17. The runtime is 30 min.

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