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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

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2006•1h 28m

As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.

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Bruce A. Young

Willie Coleman

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Lorena Gale

Sue Coleman

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Bobb'e J. Thompson

Gary Coleman

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Robert Bailey Jr.

Gary Coleman - 13-29 years

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Verda Bridges

Betty Bridges

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Jason Schombing

Kline

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John Innes

Conrad Bain

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Teryl Rothery

Kay Plato

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Jerry Wasserman

Howard Leeds

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Rainbow Sun Francks

Dion Mial

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Britt Irvin

Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years

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Colin Cunningham

Vic Perillo

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Shedrack Anderson III

Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years

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Gary Coleman

Himself

Photo of Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Himself

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Saul Rubinek

Fred Silverman

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Peter Outerbridge

Al Burton

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Matthew Bennett

Brandon Stoddard

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Biski Gugushe

Gerren Keith

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Malcolm Stewart

Herbert Kenwith

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