Whatchoo Talkin’ Bout Willis? 25 ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Facts You Didn’t Know

Published on 06/20/2017
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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.

That Moolah

That Moolah

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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.

THE FACTS OF LIFE, Mindy Cohn, Lisa Whelchel, Charlotte Rae, Nancy McKeon, Kim Fields, 1979 88.

Spinoff Game

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