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Diff'rent Strokes

  • 1978-2021
  • 8 Seasons
  • NBC
  • Drama, Comedy
  • TVPG
  • Watchlist

A sitcom about a millionaire who adopts two poor orphans after the death of their housekeeper mother.

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Awards

  • 1983 - People's Choice Awards - Favorite Young TV Performer - winner
  • 1982 - People's Choice Awards - Favorite Young TV Performer - winner
  • 1981 - People's Choice Awards - Favorite Young TV Performer - winner
  • 1980 - People's Choice Awards - Favorite Young TV Performer - winner

Cast & Crew See All

Conrad Bain
Philip Drummond
Todd Bridges
Willis Jackson
Gary Coleman
Arnold Jackson

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Tue, Jul 14, 2020
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Game Show Host Geoff Edwards Dies at 83

Game show host Geoff Edwards, who emceed such shows as Jackpot! and Treasure Hunt, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 83.

Thu, Mar 6, 2014
Game Show Host Geoff Edwards Dies at 83

Diff'rent Strokes Star Conrad Bain Dies at 89

Conrad Bain, the actor best known for playing Phillip Drummond on Diff'rent Strokes, died Monday in Livermore, Calif. He was 89.

Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Diff'rent Strokes Star Conrad Bain Dies at 89

Diff'rent Strokes Star Todd Bridges Splits From Wife of 14 Years

Diff'rent Strokes star Todd Bridges and his wife Dori have split after 14 years together.

Tue, May 29, 2012
Diff'rent Strokes Star Todd Bridges Splits From Wife of 14 Years

Police Close Investigation into Gary Coleman's Death

The investigation into Gary Coleman's death has been closed after police found no new information, Utah police told TVGuide.com.The Santaquin Police Department closed the case Tuesday after ...

Wed, Oct 6, 2010
Police Close Investigation into Gary Coleman's Death

Trailers & Videos See All

Diff'rent Strokes
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Diff'rent Strokes: Season 5
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