That Moolah
For all of the show’s eight seasons Gary Coleman portrayed the one and only Arnold Jackson. Now Coleman earned over $17 million for his role, but unfortunately his parents spent his entire fortune. Then in 1989, Coleman sued not only his parents but also his business manager, as he claimed both parties misappropriated his hard earned money. Coleman was awarded $1.3 million in 1993.
Spinoff Game
As soon as Diff’rent Strokes saw ratings sky rocket, NBC decided to create a spinoff series known as The Facts of Life. Therefore The Facts of Life starred the Drummond’s housekeeper, sweet ol’ Edna Garrett (Charlotte Rae), as the housemother to an all girl’s private school.