
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Bruce A. Young
Bruce A. Young
Willie Coleman
Bruce A. Young
Willie Coleman


Lorena Gale
Lorena Gale
Sue Coleman
Lorena Gale
Sue Coleman


Bobb'e J. Thompson
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Gary Coleman
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Gary Coleman


Robert Bailey Jr.
Robert Bailey Jr.
Gary Coleman - 13-29 years
Robert Bailey Jr.
Gary Coleman - 13-29 years


Verda Bridges
Verda Bridges
Betty Bridges
Verda Bridges
Betty Bridges
Alon Williams
Alon Williams
Gary Coleman - 30-31 years
Alon Williams
Gary Coleman - 30-31 years


Jason Schombing
Jason Schombing
Kline
Jason Schombing
Kline


John Innes
John Innes
Conrad Bain
John Innes
Conrad Bain


Teryl Rothery
Teryl Rothery
Kay Plato
Teryl Rothery
Kay Plato


Jerry Wasserman
Jerry Wasserman
Howard Leeds
Jerry Wasserman
Howard Leeds
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