Diff'rent Strokes
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- Family
- Drama
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 whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.
Diff'rent Strokes is a groundbreaking family sitcom that premiered in 1978, starring Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as two African American boys from Harlem adopted by a wealthy white Park Avenue businessman. The series ran for eight seasons and became a cultural touchstone for its honest approach to family dynamics and social issues.
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Conrad BainPhillip Drummond
Gary ColemanArnold Jackson
Todd BridgesWillis Jackson
Dana PlatoKimberly Drummond
Mary Jo CatlettPearl Gallagher
Danny CookseySam McKinney
Dixie CarterMaggie McKinney
Charlotte RaeEdna Garrett
Mary Ann MobleyMaggie Drummond, Nancy Osborne
Dorothy HamillSelf
Jayne Kennedy
Jack RileyMr. Crocker
Ellen Travolta
Terry Kiser
David HasselhoffDavid Hasselhoff
Seasons
8 seasons
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Is Diff'rent Strokes renewed or cancelled?
Diff'rent Strokes has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Diff'rent Strokes — frequently asked
When did Diff'rent Strokes first air?
The series premiered on November 3, 1978.
How many seasons of Diff'rent Strokes are there?
The series has eight seasons total.
Who starred in Diff'rent Strokes?
Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges starred as Arnold and Willis Jackson. Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett, during the first season and first half of the second season.
What is Diff'rent Strokes about?
The series follows two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a wealthy white businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, exploring themes of family, culture, and social issues.
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