Gary Coleman, Dana Plato and Todd Bridges in Diff'rent Strokes - Getty During his brief, eventful lifetime, the actor Gary Coleman had to contend with the usual fate that anyone who appears in a ...

The sitcom was an immediate hit, captivating audiences with its heartwarming story and the endearing performances of its talented cast. Diff'rent Strokes became known for its ability to tackle serious ...

The curse of Diff’rent Strokes lives on. The 1980s sitcom told the heartwarming tale of a rich white guy who takes in two Black kids from Harlem. But the show’s child stars all faced tragedy, from ...

Peacock's documentary "Gary" reveals the "Diff'rent Strokes" star desired later in his career to have "a normal life, and have friends." Ryan Coleman is a news writer for Entertainment Weekly with ...

Viewers are getting a first-time look into the late Gary Coleman’s private world thanks to a new Peacock documentary, “GARY.” Learn how the fame and fortune from his “Diff’rent Strokes” days caused ...

A new documentary on child star Gary Coleman is renewing focus on the tragic fate of his co-star Dana Plato. Plato was just 14 when she appeared with Coleman on the hit sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes.' But ...

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) ...

Diff’rent Strokes is nearing its 50th anniversary: The NBC-turned-ABC sitcom debuted 47 years ago, on November 3, 1978. The core of the story was the interplay between wealthy white New York City ...