80's Television

We all learned growing up in the 80's that it takes "Diff'rent Strokes" to move the world... let's not think about how these kids ended up... let's remember them for their lovable selves - Arnold, Willis, and Kimberly, during the early to mid 80's...

The season opener...



Whatchu talkin' bout, Willis?



More smooth moves from Arnold...



Willis' first day of school blues (Tootie is in this scene) and smoking some weed...



Diff'rent Strokes

Format Sitcom
Created by Jeff Harris
Bernie Kukoff
Starring Gary Coleman
Conrad Bain
Todd Bridges (1978-1985)
Dana Plato (1978-1984)
Charlotte Rae (1978-1979)
Nedra Volz (1980-1982)
Mary Jo Catlett (1982-1986)
Janet Jackson (1980-1984)
Dixie Carter (1984-1985)
Danny Cooksey (1984-1986)
Shavar Ross (1980-1986)
Mary Ann Mobley (1985-1986)
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 8
No. of episodes 189
Production
Running time 30 Minutes
Broadcast
Original channel NBC (1978-1985)
ABC (1985-1986)
Original run November 3, 1978 – March 7, 1986
Chronology
Followed by The Facts of Life