For the four seasons of diffrent strokes ive seen recently ill give this program 910 because it wasis funny, sensitive and intelligently written. Diffrent strokes is a sitcom that aired on nbc for seven seasons and abc for one two africanamerican boys from harlem are taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman named phillip drummond and his daughter kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. Gary coleman, todd bridges, conrad bain, dana plato, charlotte rae directors. Though her hair was stringy and her eyes puffy, plato was still recognizable as the perky widowers daughter she played on the genial, highly rated sitcom. The series stars gary coleman and todd bridges as arnold and willis jackson, two africanamerican boys from harlem who are taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman and widower named phillip drummond conrad bain and his daughter. Diffrent strokes is an american television sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985, to march 7, 1986. After leaving diffrent strokes, plato attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to achieve success. Jul 05, 2017 159 videos play all different strokes full episodes diff rent strokes full episodes diff rent strokes s1 the new landlord 12 duration.
Gary coleman lost his life following a fall down a flight of stairs, resulting in a fatal head injury on may 28, 2010. May 28, 2010 diffrent strokes lasted six seasons on nbc and two on abc. May 28, 2010 gary coleman, the adorable, pintsized child star of the smash 1970s tv sitcom diff rent strokes who spent the rest of his life struggling on hollywoods dlist, died friday after suffering a. Todd bridges now the last living member of diffrent strokes cast. Join conrad bain, gary coleman, todd bridges, danny cooksey, and dixie carter for the delightful seventh season of diffrent strokes. Conrad bain plays the stern but loving father and kimberly is his sweet natured daughter. One of the true classics from the golden era of tv sitcoms, diffrent strokes focused heavily on family values, social issues and big laughs. See more ideas about classic tv, old tv shows and diffrent strokes. Diffrent strokes is an american sitcom created by jeff harris and bernie kukoff. Diff rent strokes is an american television sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985, to march 7, 1986. Now, the world dont move to the beat of just one drum what might be right for you, may not be right for some a man is born, hes a man of means then along. I love the older seasons with janet jackson and all the adults issues and special episodes. Diffrent strokes the complete second season unboxing youtube.
The diffrent strokes tv show was a 30 minute comedy series on nbc for its first seven seasons and on abc for its final season. Diffrent strokes ran eight seasons strong, from 19781986, airing both on nbc and abc. Apr 04, 2017 1 of my favorite sitcoms form the 80s. Now, the world dont move to the beat of just one drum, what might be right for you, may not be right for some a man is born, hes a man of means then along come two. Diffrent strokes is an american sitcom television series that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978 to may 4, 1985 and on abc from september 27, 1985 to march 7, 1986. Mind blowing series a list of 40 titles created 6 months ago. And the next year, gimme a break ranked 34th, and ds ranked 69th. Diffrent strokes cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. Gary coleman, the adorable, pintsized child star of the smash 1970s tv sitcom diffrent strokes who spent the rest of his life struggling on hollywoods dlist, died friday after suffering a. Rae appeared in every firstseason episode as edna garrett and is present for the first episodes of the second. Full episode like a boss season 6, episode 9 duck dynasty duration. Willis and arnold have great chemistry and are full of zany antics, the show focuses in on their adjustment from rags to riches. Diffrent strokes is a popular american sitcom that aired on the nbc television network from november 3, 1978 to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985. Gary coleman remembered by friends and costars may 29, 2010.
All eight seasons have been released on dvd, with the final season released on may 29, 2018. Diff rent strokes is an american sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985, to march 7, 1986. Diffrent strokes 19781985 is a groundbreaking classic comedy series that approaches racial issues with a sense of humor. May 28, 2010 gary coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s tv sitcom diffrent strokes whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. Gary coleman, child star of 1970s show diffrent strokes. The misadventures of a wealthy manhattan family who adopted the children of their late african american housekeeper from harlem. Diffrent strokes simple english wikipedia, the free.
The article the front page diffrent strokes was nominated for deletion. The discussion was closed on 30 january 2012 with a consensus to merge the content into diffrent strokes. Midway through the second season of diffrent strokes, mrs. Diffrent strokes launched the career of four of its stars gary coleman, todd bridges, dana plato, and conrad bain. The show ran for eight seasons and aired a total of 189 episodes. Diffrent strokes season 3 full episodes diffrent strokes season 4 full episodes diffrent strokes season 5 full episodes diffrent strokes season 6 full episodes diffrent strokes season 7 full. Jan 17, 20 the death of conrad bain at age 89 has hit no one harder than todd bridges, who for eight seasons played adopted son to bains millionaire character mr. Richard cheese diffrent strokes theme lyrics genius lyrics. She was best known for portraying kimberly drummond on the television sitcom diffrent strokes, which aired from 1978 to 1986. He is best known for his roles in television shows, such as diffrent strokes during the final three seasons, the cavanaughs, and salute your shorts, and for providing the voice of montana max in tiny toon adventures. But its equally enduring legacy became the troubles in adulthood of its former child stars. Diff rent strokes is an american sitcom created by jeff harris and bernie kukoff. Diff rent strokes was and still is regarded by many as not just one of the most successful sitcoms in tv history but one of the very few, which succeeded due to the multiracial cast of conrad bain as philipmr drummond, dana plato as kimberley, todd bridges as willis, and the lovable scamp, gary coleman as arnold jackson. Diffrent strokes episode 03 roots video dailymotion.
Gary coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s tv sitcom diffrent strokes whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. The first and second seasons of the series are available on dvd. Overall, the eight seasons are filled with the better episodes. The discussion was closed on 30 january 2012 with a consensus to merge the content into diff rent strokes. May 28, 2010 diff rent strokes lasted six seasons on nbc and two on abc. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to diffrent strokes, as asked by users of. Nov 20, 2012 one of the true classics from the golden era of tv sitcoms, diffrent strokes focused heavily on family values, social issues and big laughs. Arnold and sams new friendship with a street performer gets mired in fear and confusion when they discover she has epilepsy. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a tomatometer. Its hard to believe, but 2003 marks 25 years since gary coleman asked willis what he was. In television, she portrayed aunt iola on all in the family, adelaide brubaker on diffrent strokes, emma tisdale on the dukes of hazzard, and winona beck on filthy rich. If you find that such action has not been taken promptly, please consider assisting in the merger instead of renominating the article for deletion. Finally all seasons of diffrent strokes are being released.
The series stars gary coleman and todd bridges as arnold and willis jackson, respectively, two africanamerican boys from harlem taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman and widower named phillip drummond conrad bain and. This sitcom starred gary coleman as arnold jackson and todd bridges as his older brother, willis. Diffrent strokes was and still is regarded by many as not just one of the most successful sitcoms in tv history but one of the very few, which succeeded due to the multiracial cast of conrad bain as philipmr drummond, dana plato as kimberley, todd bridges as willis, and. After leaving diff rent strokes, plato attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to achieve success. If you find that such action has not been taken promptly, please consider assisting. With gary coleman, todd bridges, conrad bain, dana plato.
Diff rent strokes is a sitcom that aired on nbc for seven seasons and abc for one two africanamerican boys from harlem are taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman named phillip drummond and his daughter kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. The article the front page diff rent strokes was nominated for deletion. What is shocking is that of all the cast members of diffrent strokes, only half are still living today. Thanks to a cherubic young star, and aided by an incredibly catchy theme song, the series was immensely popular and still resonates in pop culture today. The series stars gary coleman and todd bridges as arnold and willis jackson, two african american boys from harlem who are taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman named phillip drummond and his daughter kimberly, for. Diffrent strokes lasted six seasons on nbc and two on abc. She had breast implants and modeled for a june 1989 playboy pictorial, but her career remained in stagnation, and she started taking roles in such bmovies as bikini beach race 1989 and lethal cowboy 1992. Watch diffrent strokes episode 03 roots different strokes on dailymotion. Dec 07, 2016 watch diff rent strokes episode 03 roots different strokes on dailymotion. Watch diffrent strokes 2x03 faudin and fussin different strokes on dailymotion. Gary coleman, the adorable, pintsized child star of the smash 1970s tv sitcom diff rent strokes who spent the rest of his life struggling on hollywoods dlist, died friday after suffering a. The death of conrad bain at age 89 has hit no one harder than todd bridges, who for eight seasons played adopted son to bains millionaire character mr.
We have facts of life complete now all we need is diffrent strokes complete. Indeed, the 2003 broadway musical avenue q featured a character named gary coleman who was identified as the former star of diffrent. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. His television credits include a leading role as phillip drummond in the sitcom diffrent strokes and as arthur harmon on maude. Got this in the mail quickly and video and audio are perfect. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to diff rent strokes, as asked by users of. Conrad bain was the most recent star to pass away, dying at the age of 89 on january 14, 20. Her roles in films include appearing as big ed in lust in the dust 1985, loretta houk in moving violations 1985, and lana in earth.
Gary coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s tv sitcom diffrent strokes whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, died friday after suffering a. Despite the curious midword contraction, diffrent strokes certainly made its mark in sitcom history, appealing to a wide audience during its original run in the late 70searly 80s and during syndication later on. Nbc mystery regarding gimme a break and diffrent strokes in. It was about a wealthy white man who promised his dying afroamerican housekeeper that he would raise her two sons as his own after her death.
See more ideas about diffrent strokes, classic tv and actor. Conrad stafford bain february 4, 1923 january 14, 20 was a canadianamerican actor and comedian and character actor. Arnolds feature story about his high school football team threatens to turn into a controversial expose for the school newspaper when he witnesses team members. Nedra volz nee gordonier, june 18, 1908 january 20, 2003 was an american actress. Best movies and tv shows like diffrent strokes bestsimilar. Nov 24, 2016 watch diffrent strokes 2x03 faudin and fussin different strokes on dailymotion. Watch all 24 diffrent strokes episodes from season 5,view pictures, get episode information and more. Garrett got a new job as a housemother at eastland school for girls, the boarding. November 7, 1964 may 8, 1999 was an american actress and model, who was included on a list of vh1s 100 greatest kid stars on television. Diffrent strokes 2x03 faudin and fussin video dailymotion. Arnolds feature story about his high school football team threatens to turn into a controversial expose for. Diff rent strokes launched the career of four of its stars gary coleman, todd bridges, dana plato, and conrad bain.