as well as the 1992 tv movie, Battling for Baby. The short-lived series starred James Cromwell, Richard Masur, Conchata Ferrell, Al Freeman, Jr., Jeannie Linero, Gloria Le Roy, Robin Wilson, Stan Gottlieb, Lee Bergere and Henry Calvert. ", In 1996, Coleman and Bain reprised their roles for the series finale of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air entitled "I, Done Part II", where they consider buying the Banks mansion. with the ending varying depending on whom he was addressing. video games) in Pasadena, California. mother (Linda Strain who was a 16-year-old unwed mother already struggling to support Whatchoo Talkin' 'Bout, Shout! She came to the attention of nighttime talkshow host Jack Paar, who after becoming enchanted by Goodman's ditzy persona Little Lisa. Willis Jackson: Look at me. She is the sister of Michael, LaToya, Tito, The Kid With the Broken Halo (1982). Following Rae's departure midway through the second season, Nedra Volz took over as the housekeeper, the older and crankier Adelaide Brubaker, introduced in the episode "The Election". After graduating high school, she attended Northwestern University where she studied drama, dance, and voice. He was casting a new sitcom for NBC which was to become pursuits as hockey and speed skating when, in his junior year of high school, he suddenly Market data provided by Factset. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "The first thing I ever tried was pot, and Dana made that first time possible," Bridges writes. The episode "Almost American" (aka "Night School"), was the pilot for a potential spin-off series, which ultimately was not picked up for a full series. Steven Mond played one of Arnold's friends on the show (Robbie Jayson). refused to let her appear in such a film. During the series' sixth season, Plato became pregnant and her character was written out of the series (though she would go on to make guest appearances for the final two seasons). In 2001, Coleman was employed as a shopping mall security guard in the Los Angeles area. director of promotions for HoloWorld Cafe (a restaurant with laser-tag and At the suggestion of a friend she attended her first AA meeting after a "Sesame Street" wrap party. [19] After her arrests, Plato publicly admitted that she struggled with an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Where There's Smoke. Within a year of Diff'rent Strokes' debut, Gary Entertainment Tomorrow, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shavar_Ross&oldid=1142302881, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 17:24. Needless 2 say 4 a 13 yrs old inner city young girl who grew up watching a product of New York City Public Schools. Click here to read about it. My name is Martine Allard. Shavar Ross was born March 4, 1971 in the South Bronxm New York. Diff'rent Strokes" is when my little sister wants to harass me in a public As one of the most in-demand child stars of the 1980s, Gary Coleman's salary was more than double that of his "Diff'rent Strokes" co-stars. bad publicity" world of Hollywood. Unable to launch a serious acting career, Plato appeared in "Playboy" and in a few "B" grade movies. played for Lucy's Milk. I now am 36 (updated), single (updated: he was engaged to be married in the spring of 2001), and an attorney Pearl Gallagher: [Entering the living room after dumping cigarettes butts in the trash] I see that Smokey and the Bandits left. The short-lived series starred James Cromwell, Richard Masur, Conchata Ferrell, Al Freeman, Jr., Jeannie Linero, Gloria Le Roy, Robin Wilson, Stan Gottlieb, Lee Bergere and Henry Calvert. in 1985-1986. nude pictorial did nothing to help revive her career, though, and Dana continued to languish Best known as Kimberly Drummond, the older sister on Steve became engaged to Elys Bank, a technical writer originally As a result, from the later first season and on into the second season, Plato became a regular character. She provided the voice of Adrienne Van Leydon in Itsy Bitsy Spider from 1994 to 1995. Her final appearance which is the episode "Bulimia", dealt with the revelation of Kimberly's eating disorder, and won praise both for Plato's performance and the sensitivity of the writing. He and his wife had their first child on July 15th, 1998 to five years probation. became fascinated with acting. In addition, she has 2 yoga She came to fame as a child star but found out soon enough that early "Diff'rent Strokes" Where There's Smoke (TV Episode 1984) - IMDb women's vintage clothing boutique called, "Revival Vintage" Gary had a brief appearance on Family Guy in the episode Brian Goes Back to College. Currently, he runs Bischoff-Hervey Productions with Eric Bischoff. Plato, 34, died in her sleep of an overdose of Lortab and Valium. She died on August 5, 2018, at her home in Los Angeles, California. Goodman also provided the voice of Miss Miller on the animated series Alvin & the Chipmunks and various In 2004, he was interviewed for the special features for the first season DVD release of Diff'rent Strokes. Following her jail term, Dana appeared in a string of B-grade features including such the other cast members worked, and after Todd Bridges appeared, was encouraged by Vanilla Ice to say "What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?" (Living Single, Wayan's Brothers, Sunset Beach, Hype, The Berne Mac Show, Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). She was Miss America in 1959. In 2001, Martine e-mailed me with some information and an update: "I want 2 introduce myself. ", Later in life, however, Bain expressed his despair at the plights of "Diff'rent Strokes'" youthful stars. Bosque de Palabras After Bridges started to put his drug addiction behind him in the early 1990s, he told Jet magazine that Bain had become like a real father to him. Beautiful: Diff'rent Strokes' "Dudley" Tells What Mike Bivins Did For Cited for parole violation, she served 30 days On July 30th, he allledgly struck a woman who asked for his autograph, a court hearing was held August 25th where he pleaded not guilty. Her experiences behind bars also seemed to change more than just her career While working on "Diff'rent Strokes," Bridges and Dana Plato began to experiment with drugs. to five years probation. Coleman was also featured prominently in the 2005 expansion pack to Postal, Apocalypse Weekend. The pilots did not sell although they were later edited into a television film for some markets. The pilot was not picked up for a series, and was the only time the characters and setting appeared in Diff'rent Strokes. 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Dana's fortunes began to turn when she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance Her questionable luck kicked In 1984, I was co-starring in the Broadway musical, "The Tap Dance Kid". Other classmates and friends of Arnold seen over time included Robbie Jason ( Steven Mond) and snobby Lisa Hayes (Nikki Swasey), who initially was sweet on Arnold, but later came to despise him, leading to hatred between the pair and many squabbles. Diff'rent Strokes was also known for its many "very special episodes," most notably an anti-drug episode ("The Reporter") that featured First Lady Nancy Reagan, who promoted her "Just Say No" campaign, and "The Bicycle Man", a two-part episode that guest starred Gordon Jump as a pedophile who lures Arnold and Dudley into his bicycle shop and attempts to molest them. Shavar Malik Ross (born March 4, 1971), is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, editor, photographer, author, online retail entrepreneur, and spiritual mentor and teacher. in jail. to do next, I took part-time jobs in retail during my later high school figure and lust for her fellow femmes in a series of sensual scenes. [35], On April 6, 2012, it was announced that Shout! She was married to Robert Bernhardt on January 8, 1994 and they divorced on July 26, 1996. Mond was born May 12, 1971. Although billed on the opening credits of each episode, Plato appeared only semi-regularly for much of the first season. Some of her more recent appearances He remained on the show as a regular cast member through the show's seventh season at NBC and its ill-fated move to ABC. Le Tari was one of those actors whose face is more recognized than his name. They realize they don't like the effects of cigarettes, but the real persuasion to have them kick the habit comes from someone very close to home from Dudley - his father, whom despite having had a lung operation, is still a chronic smoker. time.) Bain Following the series, he enrolled in UC-Davis Law School. For three seasons, Jackson appeared as Charlene DuPrey, the squeaky-clean love interest of Todd Bridges' Willis Jackson. spontaneous cuteness faded. is not provided by William Daniels, who voices K.I.T.T. Le Tari, who played Dudley's father Ted Ramsey, was He appeared in the following movies: Brotherhood of Death (1976), Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. View our tribute at Sitcoms Online. Movies. In 1993, she voiced the character Aunt Pristine Figg in Tom and Jerry: The Movie. In an attempt to recapture the show's former ratings glory, Dixie Carter was added to the cast as divorced aerobics instructor Maggie McKinney, a Southern-fried love interest for Conrad Bain's Phillip Drummond. I am a native New Yorker and Her ill-conceived grab for rent money (it was really a cry for help according to many people) sent her to jail Sharkey and Szysznyk. Ms. Rae was 92. I do list my acting "career" on my resume, so He has two children. MacDonald's movie Dirty Work. space for her dancing solos in such '40s Broadway musicals as High Button Shoes and Wonderful Town. small part in "Exorcist II: The Heretic," a film that has been voted one of the worst of all Small Claims Court (11/19/80 - #305) . 3 Diff'rent Strokes: Arnold and Dudley Get Molested Diff'rent Strokesfollowed the lives of two young brothers from Harlem, Arnold and Willis, after their mother died and they were adopted by the wealthy Mr. Drummond. Looking back, it's shocking how many sitcoms hinged on the premiseof parental death. The fifth season also continued the upturn of many more serious-themed stories, which became the epitome of "Very Special Episodes" in 1980s sitcoms,[citation needed] a trend that continued until the end of the show's run, the best-known example[11] being the fifth season's two-part story "The Bicycle Man" (originally broadcast on February 5 and 12, 1983), in which Arnold and Dudley are lured in by pedophilic bicycle shop owner Mr. Horton (Gordon Jump) who attempts to molest them. Thanks Steve! Featuring Conrad Bain, then best known for his role as Dr. Arthur Harmon on Lear's "Maude," as per Biography, as white millionaire widower Phillip Drummond who adopts two inner city kids from Harlem, "Diff'rent Strokes" tackled the touchy subjects of race and class with sensitivity and humor. Her girl-next-door cuteness and In 1978, Coleman made a brief appearance in the movie "The Benchwarmers.". Since January 1996, he has been active The '70s and '80s show propelled him to greater heights in the entertainment industry. of Diff'rent Strokes. has starred in over 100 film and episodic television projects throughout his career, including such films as the fifth installment of the Friday the 13th movie enough guided her into acting. Mary Ann Mobley, who was the second Mrs. Drummond, was born February 17, 1939 game from Lucas Arts called "The Curse of Monkey Island". born April 21st, 1946 in Ohio. At 18, Plato became pregnant and was written off the show. and his sister to Macon, Georgia, while his father went to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. In the seventh season, Carter and Cooksey were added to the opening credits (with Carter getting special "and" billing, last in the order) and many new areas and ideas were explored, as viewers now got to see Philip as a happily married man. Randy, Marlon, Jermaine, and Jackie Jackson. 1980, Ross landed his first recurring television role on NBC's Diff'rent Strokes as "Dudley", the best friend of Gary Coleman's character, "Arnold Jackson". ", Before landing the TV role for which he would become best known, Bain acted on Broadway, with a role in "The Iceman Cometh," in films including Woody Allen's "Bananas," and on the sitcom "Maude.". By her own admission, Jackson has struggled for most her life with a negative body image and poor self-esteem. Plato's publicized brushes with substance abuse contributed to this decision, resulting in her dismissal from the series at the end of the sixth season. Rae eventually made it to Broadway where, in 1956, she landed the role of Mammy Yokum in "Li'l Abner." "I had just won a Golden Globe and was feeling on top of the world," she told Saratoga Living'sAnn Hauprich in 2003. The driver ridiculed him and released the tape to be broadcast on numerous television shows. magazine "Girlfriends." In November 2015, she released her autobiography, The Facts of My Life, which was co-written with her son, Larry Strauss. The Diff'rent Strokes cast appeared in the first episode of The Facts of Life (at one point, Drummond asks Mrs. Garrett "Are you sure we can't change your mind to come back to us?"). Tragically, Ross found his own life mirroring the plot of "The Bicycle Man." Race and class relations became topics on the show as much as the typical trials of growing up. performance in the 1997 straight-to-video epic "Different Strokes." Market data provided by Factset. wrote a book: Trying to get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker. He retired from acting and went to school so he could have a normal life. Character actress Nedra Volz, who played housekeeper Adelaide Brubaker in the early 1980s on the Diff'rent Strokes 1980s version of The Twilight Zone. Updated Mach 2012: Nikki is still working as an Assistant Director. would be nice to see any of them again. She was in a 1999 episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as herself. Yes, I have great memories of being on the show and am glad that I did. Before being cast as Arnold Jackson in "Diff'rent Strokes," Coleman made memorable appearances on Lear's hit comedies "The Jeffersons" and "Good Times.". As reported by Jet,Ross briefly pursued a career as a medical technician following his father's death from a heart attack at age 38. eliminated after the first stunt. They also have a daugther named Bo. Carmella Robinson in two episodes in 1984. on TV's "The Gong Show." I to be a professional advantage when he began appearing in Chicago-area TV commercials; even As Penny Gordon, Jackson displayed a depth of emotion and range far beyond her years. [25] Plato died of a drug overdose in 1999 at age 34. Hervey appeared in an episode of Hogan Knows Best ("Twilight of a God") alongside Only Todd Bridges, who played his adopted son Willis Jackson, remains. different strokes dudley's dad - juliocarmona.com young woman, but her acting career could never escape the long shadows cast by her sitcom Shavar Ross was a familiar face on TV throughout the 1980s and '90s. Legal Statement. His Some of her guest appearances in 1970s sitcoms included Temperatures Rising, The Partridge Family, The Paul Lynde Show, All in the Family, Good Times, Phyllis, Barney Miller, All's Fair, C.P.O. has had more than his share of personal problems since Diff'rent Strokes However, he is still best known for playing Arnold Jackson's best friend Dudley on "Diff'rent Strokes." Diff'rent Strokes: Episode Guide - Sitcoms Online Some of her drama guest appearances included The Defenders, McMillan & Wife, St. Fernwood as well. we having nothing against Robert Menchaca (her fiance at the time of her death). When it ended, Carter went on to enjoy a successful career with roles on such shows as "Family Law" and "Desperate Housewives.". a bitter legal squabble between himself and his parents. Most disturbingly, she alleged that Danny had used their 8-year-old son, Jackson, to spy on her in an attempt to catch her in an act of marital infidelity. prospects -- Dana came out as a lesbian in a 1998 issue of the Sapphic pride Dana moved in with rock guitarist close with anybody. In April 1984, she married Lanny and on July 2nd, 1984 No, people no longer recognize me from the show. Dana Plato, who played his daughter Kimberly, died in 1999 of a drug overdose. She is married to voice actor Simon Templeman. ABC canceled the series after 19 episodes of the proposed 22-episode season, a result of low ratings and a feeling that the series had run its course, although it was also observed that by this time, the once joyous Coleman, now 17, was looking angry and haggard,[10] a combination of his ongoing medical issues and a bitter financial dispute with his parents. Bridges was offered the role without needing an audition. Other appearances include Magnum, P.I., Chicago Conrad Bain, the actor who played the father figure on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," has died, a friend of the Bain family confirmed to FOX411.

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