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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) -- A look at the social importance of Diff'rent Strokes
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) -- Todd Bridges experienced a good amount of the racism that plagued Los Angeles and the USA in the 70s

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Writer (WGA):
Gregory K. Pincus (written by)
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Release Date:
4 September 2006 (USA) more
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Plot:
The story of the popular situation comedy and its ill fated child stars. full summary | add synopsis
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Enjoyed this movie and the Johnny Carson actor more (8 total)

Cast

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Bruce A. Young ... Willie Coleman (as Bruce Young)

Lorena Gale ... Sue Coleman
Bobb'e J. Thompson ... Gary Coleman
Robert Bailey Jr. ... Gary Coleman - 13-29 years
Verda Bridges ... Betty Bridges
Alon Williams ... Gary Coleman - 30-31 years

Jason Schombing ... Kline
John Innes ... Conrad Bain

Teryl Rothery ... Kay Plato

Jerry Wasserman ... Howard Leeds
Rainbow Francks ... Dion Mial (as Rainbow Sun Francks)
Brittney Irvin ... Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years

Colin Cunningham ... Vic Perillo
Winston Rekert ... Wayne Newton

Shedrack Anderson III ... Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years (as Shedrack Anderson)
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USA:88 min
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Fun Stuff

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Anachronisms: In the establishing shot of the NBC offices in Burbank in 1978, a banner with the ad slogan "Proud as a Peacock" can be seen. The network did not use that slogan until 1979. more
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References The Little Rascals (1978) (TV) more

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Enjoyed this movie and the Johnny Carson actor, 7 September 2006
4/10
Author: spunkygrandmaof11 from United States

This movie was very informative. I didn't think that things like this were still going on. I thought the Jackie Coogan law took care of this type of problem. I thought the actor that played Johnny Carson was great, his appearance, voice, mannerisms - amazing! My favorite part was when he threw up his hands at the end of the vignette when he got such a kick out of the kid and asked, "Do you want to take over the show?" It really brought back lots of fond memories of Johnny for me. I didn't see his name listed in the cast credits. Tthe last actor to play Gary Coleman seemed too old to play Gary. But I did like the first little fella. Would like to view this film again.

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