Diff'rent Strokes
American television sitcom (1978–1986)
Diff'rent Strokes is a sitcom that centered around millionaire widower Phillip Drummond, his two black adopted sons Arnold and Willis, and daughter Kimberly. Later seasons saw Drummond remarry and bring a new child, Sam, into the family. The show lasted eight seasons on two networks.
Cast ages at the series premiere (November 3, 1978)
- Gary Coleman, as Arnold Jackson: 10
- Conrad Bain, as Phillip Drummond: 55
- Todd Bridges, as Willis Jackson: 13
- Dana Plato, as Kimberly Drummond: 13
- Mary Jo Catlett, as Pearl Gallagher: 40
- Danny Cooksey, as Sam McKinney: 3
- Dixie Carter, as Maggie McKinney Drummond: 39
- Mary Ann Mobley, as Maggie McKinney Drummond: 41
- Charlotte Rae, as Edna Garrett: 52