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Diff'rent Strokes is an American television sitcom, which aired on NBC from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, respectively, who are two boys from Harlem taken in by a wealthy Park Avenue businessman and his daughter.
Aug 6, 2018 · With the death of actress Charlotte Rae on Sunday, Todd Bridges is now the last surviving original member of the "Diff'rent Strokes" cast. We look back at the lives and deaths of the...
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Dec 7, 2021 · Find out if any of the main cast members from 'Diff'rent Strokes' are alive, plus a few things you probably didn't know about the actors.
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FAQ About Cast Members of Diff’rent Strokes. Who was Danny Cooksey on Diff’rent Strokes? Danny Cooksey played the role of Sam, Mr. Drummond’s stepson after he married Maggie in the 1984 ...
- We Are Family - This week marks the 35th anniversary of the premiere episode of the groundbreaking sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. The interracial, blended adoptive family of Kimberly, Arnold, Willis and Mr. Drummond reinvented the family sitcom by tackling racial, class and social issues in a comedy format.
- Todd Bridges - After playing big brother Willis Jackson on the hit series for eight years, Todd Bridges spiraled into the dark scene of drugs and jail stints from the '80s through the early '90s.
- Janet Jackson - From 1980 to 1984, Janet Jackson played the recurring role of Willis' girlfriend, Charlene DuPrey. The iconic superstar has since juggled a successful career in acting and music for nearly 30 years.
- Shavar Ross - As Arnold's loyal and sensible BFF, Dudley Johnson, Shavar Ross made so many appearances on the sitcom he was almost a de facto Drummond sibling.
Silverman cast Coleman as Arnold Jackson on the upcoming sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, which moved to NBC along with Silverman in the fall of 1978. It was this extraordinarily popular series, coupled with the precocious Coleman's spirited TV talk show appearances, that catapulted the 10-year-old to stardom.
Remembering Diff’rent Strokes: The Lives and Legacies of Its Cast Members. In the golden era of American television, Diff’rent Strokes emerged as a beacon of light, illuminating living rooms with its blend of humor, heart, and social consciousness.
