Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Robert Iscove
2006-09-04


6
88 min

As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.

Cast

Name Character Team
Bruce A. Young Willie Coleman Unowned
Lorena Gale Sue Coleman Unowned
Bobb'e J. Thompson Gary Coleman Unowned
Robert Bailey Jr. Gary Coleman - 13-29 years Unowned
Verda Bridges Betty Bridges Unowned
Alon Williams Gary Coleman - 30-31 years Unowned
Jason Schombing Kline Unowned
John Innes Conrad Bain Unowned
Teryl Rothery Kay Plato Unowned
Jerry Wasserman Howard Leeds Unowned
Rainbow Sun Francks Dion Mial Unowned
Britt Irvin Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years Unowned
Colin Cunningham Vic Perillo Unowned
Shedrack Anderson III Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years Unowned
Gary Coleman Himself Unowned
Todd Bridges Himself Unowned
Saul Rubinek Fred Silverman Unowned
Peter Outerbridge Al Burton Unowned
Matthew Bennett Brandon Stoddard Unowned
Brennan Gademans Todd Bridges - 13 to 17 years Unowned
Biski Gugushe Gerren Keith Unowned
Malcolm Stewart Herbert Kenwith Unowned