Catchphrase Blues
Once the show wrapped up, Gary Coleman had become weary of his infamous catchphrase, “Whatchoo Talkin’ Bout Willis?” However he did agree to reprise his role as Arnold but only for the 1996 series finale of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Seriously
If you recall, Diff’rent Strokes was one of few sitcoms that was heavily known for its “very special episodes.” The show made sure to tackle very serious and real issues like racism, illegal drug use, kidnapping, and child sexual abuse.