It's been nearly 40 years since the series ended, but people are still talkin' 'bout Diff'rent Strokes. Many of the series' main stars went on to have continued success in film and television after ...

When "Diff'rent Strokes" hit the airwaves in 1978, it was an immediate slam dunk in the sitcom world. The show revolved around Arnold and Willis (played by Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges, respectively) ...

When Diff'rent Strokes premiered in 1978, it quickly became one of television's biggest hits. Unfortunately, for the first few months, the cast had to put up with a racist backlash behind the scenes.

Growing up in the spotlight is notoriously difficult, and few child stars embodied this sad truth quite like Dana Plato. The actress became a teen idol of the late '70s and early '80s thanks to her ...

Melanie Watson, an actress best known for her portrayal as Kathy Gordon on Diff’rent Strokes, died on December 26, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, her family confirmed. She was 57. As fans of the ...

The sitcom made a star out of child actor Gary Coleman and launched the successful spinoff, The Facts of Life Diff'rent Strokes also starred Todd Bridges, Charlotte Rae and Dixie Carter It's been ...