Hillman: The Cosby Show (TV Episode)

• Genre: Comedy
• Movie Type: Domestic Comedy, Sitcom
• Themes: Parenthood
• Director: Jay Sandrich
• Release Year: 1987
• Country: US
• Run Time: 30 minutes

Plot

The Huxtables head to Hillman College to visit Denise (Lisa Bonet) and to attend a retirement ceremony for school president Dr. Hanes (Joe Seneca). While Denise nervously tries to hide the fact that she isn't the world's best housekeeper, Dr. Hanes invites Cliff (Bill Cosby) to emcee the ceremony, and asks Clair (Phylicia Rashad) to sing with the college choir. Ms. Rashad is heard in a rendition of "All Good Things Will Be Added Unto You" in this episode, which was largely taped at Atlanta's Spellman College, the real-life model for Hillman (Spelman's choir is combined with the one from Morehead college for the occasion). Designed as a lead-in to the spinoff series A Different World--and introducing Gloria Foster in the role of Hillman's new president Dr. Barbara Bracy--this the final episode of The Cosby Show's third season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide