A different world web series characters; 1897 vs NOW Remember when in one episode of A different world when one student asked Kim Reese about the time capsule and Ron replied “Like dogs with bones. [pause] Or women with grudges.” Well, back in 1987, as people watched these characters infuse life with new energy, it felt as though the world itself was changing. Hillman College’s camaraderie and humor certainly create an enduring impression in our minds.