Arcade (1 of 3) Arnold is determined to defeat brother Willis at an arcade game called 'Space Sucker' and dethrone him as local video game champ, but in doing so Arnold's passion becomes a destructive 'addiction' that could have serious consequences.
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. Diff'rent Strokes Season 5, Episode 1: Shoot-Out at the O.K.
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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.Ĭast and characters Ĭonrad 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 Hopkinsĭiff'rent Strokes is an American sitcom created by Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff.