Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Diff'rent Strokes
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1978, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Family, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 8 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Family.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Conrad Bain
Phillip Drummond
Gary Coleman
Arnold Jackson
Todd Bridges
Willis Jackson
Mary Jo Catlett
Pearl Gallagher
Danny Cooksey
Sam McKinney
Mary Ann Mobley
Maggie Drummond
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
24 Episodes • Aired 1978-11-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
26 Episodes • Aired 1979-09-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
22 Episodes • Aired 1980-11-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
26 Episodes • Aired 1981-10-29
No season overview provided for this season.
