Different strokes season 1 episode 5 free online

#Different strokes season 1 episode 5 free online series#

He took great satisfaction in working on a project that audiences thoroughly enjoyed. Sadly, out of the main cast, only Todd Bridges (Willis Jackson) and Danny Cooksey (Sam McKinney) are still with us.Дrummond was in control within the show, and Bain had control of the show - he had concept, script and cast approval. While there were continuous subtractions and additions to the cast over 8 seasons, and troubled and tumultuous lifestyles of the young actors during and after the show's run, 'Diff'rent Strokes' remains a show as charming today as it was from 1978-1986. The show tackled many topics from sexual abuse to racism, alcoholism, drug abuse, kidnapping, and bullying, landing guest stars ranging from Nancy Reagan to Mr. In November of 1978, 'Strokes' replaced the Joe Namath starring ' The Waverly Wonders' (Conrad Bain had guest starred twice), and became the hit everyone had hoped for, and so much more. What started as '45 Minutes From Harlem,' became 'Diff'rent Strokes,' with the premise as simple (or not so simple) as ' a comedy about a white millionaire who adopts two young, streetwise black brothers.' The only well-known cast members that survive is Todd Bridges.Norman Lear was looking for a sitcom vehicle to pair Conrad Bain with Gary Coleman, and NBC President Fred Silverman was looking for a project to put his stamp on in his new role at the ratings-starved network.

#Different strokes season 1 episode 5 free online series#

There have been rumors of a curse about the cast members of the series such as the falling career, robbery, and suicide of Dana Plato and the sudden death of Gary Coleman from an accidental fall.

Mary Ann Mobley - Maggie McKinney Drummond #2.

Dixie Carter - Maggie McKinney Drummond #1.

Todd Bridges as Willis Jackson, the older brother of Arnold.

Arnold was known for his catch phrase, Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?, which became a part of popular culture. He was born in Harlem, New York City on October 19, 1971.

Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson, the younger brother of Willis.

As a rich teenager, though, she had various problems. She was shown as a caring, loving big sister to both Willis and Arnold.

Dana Plato as Kimberly Drummond, Phillip's only biological child.

He also has an older sister named Sophia. He has two adopted African-American sons, 12-year-old Willis and 8-year-old Arnold Jackson.

Conrad Bain as Phillip Drummond, a friendly, rich white widower.

They go through funny adventures and face realistic problems that can affect Arnold or the Drummond family.Д¬ast and characters Д¬onrad Bain is the only cast member to appear in all Diff'rent Strokes episodes. Shortly before his maid died, she wanted him to take care of her two children, Arnold and Willis Jackson ( Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges). The show is about a rich man Phillip Drummond ( Conrad Bain) and his daughter Kimberly Drummond ( Dana Plato) living in an apartment in New York City. Diff'rent Strokes launched the career of four of its stars Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato, and Conrad Bain.

It ran for 8 seasons and had 189 episodes. Diff'rent Strokes is set in New York City. 'Learning the Facts of Life' by Telma HopkinsДiff'rent Strokes is an American sitcom created by Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff.