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  1. 'The A-Team': Where Are the Original Cast Now?

    Tue, 22 Jan 2013

    long before the show ended. In 1983, he lent his voice to a cartoon named after him and appeared on the sitcom " Diff ' rent Strokes ." The following year, he released a motivational video, "Be Somebody ... or Be Somebody's Fool!" inspired

  2. 5 Things to Know This Morning

    Thu, 17 Jan 2013

    field in Algeria. 5. ' Diff ' rent Strokes ' Actor Conrad Bain Dies Conrad Bain , the actor who played the dad on " Diff ' rent Strokes ," is dead at 89. Bain African-American brothers, in the Gary Coleman sitcom.

  3. Dunkin' Donuts Announces Return to California

    Wed, 16 Jan 2013

    Scott Eells/Bloomberg via Getty Images Caption Conrad Bain Dead at 89 Conrad Bain , the TV dad who taught viewers that the world Bain played the beloved adoptive father on " Diff ' rent Strokes ." His daughter said today that he was a lot

  4. 'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Conrad Bain Dies at 89

    Wed, 16 Jan 2013

    Images Actor Conrad Bain , who played Drummond on " Diff ' rent Strokes ," died Monday starring opposite Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges on the iconic starring on " Diff ' rent Strokes ," which After " Diff ' rent Strokes " ended in

  5. Playlists of America's Olympic Athletes

    Fri, 3 Aug 2012

    of the world's eyes. So what kind of music helps motivate them? From R&B and rap, to rock and pop, it's different strokes for different folks. Rapper Jay-Z is the choice for basketball players, while runners like Beyonce. Gymnast Danell

  6. Growing Pains: The Tribulations of 1980s Child TV Stars

    Tue, 29 May 2012

    " Diff ' rent Strokes " star Todd Bridges and his wife Dori too well. After " Diff ' rent Strokes " ended in 1986 Some of his " Diff ' rent Strokes " co-stars did from the 1980s. Gary Coleman Bridges's " Diff ' rent

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  1. Chevy Chase and the Original 'SNL' Cast: Where Are They Now?

    Tue, 3 Apr 2012

    left the show after five years and has appeared in a handful TV series since then, including "The Jeffersons," " Diff ' rent Strokes ," "The Jamie Foxx Show," and "Martin." Now 75, he currently plays a cupcake shop cashier on the CBS sitcom

  2. Johansson Latest Celeb to Fire Parent

    Mon, 9 Jan 2012

    still winding its way in court. Gary Coleman and parents Sue and Willie Coleman Child star Gary Coleman reached TV superstardom playing Arnold Jackson on " Diff ' rent Strokes " in the late 1970s and early 1980s

  3. Former Miss Iceland Got Cool $2 Million for Whitey Bulger Tip

    Mon, 10 Oct 2011

    included bit-parts in a number of popular 1980's television shows including Fantasy Island, Remington Steele and Diff ' rent Strokes . Bjornsodottir She was also the face of Noxema for a series of commercials in the 1970s. Anna Bjornsdottir did

  4. MTV Considers A New Series Called 'Married Young'

    Sat, 28 May 2011

    our safety bar, and ride the ups and downs of life together. (Yeah, that's not my best analogy ever.) But different strokes for different folks -- I mean, my mom got married at age 20 and has had a pretty awesome life thus far. What I'm

  5. Lusting for Fat: Gainers Come Out of the Closet

    Wed, 30 Jun 2010

    gaining only fat rather than muscle tissue, or a "big belly," gainers put their health at risk. "I know it's different strokes for different folks, but my second concern is he really doesn't want to change," said Ayoob. Obesity eventually

  6. Gary Coleman's Estate: How Much Was It Worth?

    Tue, 15 Jun 2010

    Gary Coleman may have died with RadarOnline, Coleman's " Diff ' rent Strokes " co-star Todd Bridges said he believed that Shannon Price and Gary Coleman . Maughan said that down." Anna Gray and Gary Coleman at the 2003 Emmy Awards

  7. RIP 'Diff'rent Strokes' Star Gary Coleman , 42

    Fri, 28 May 2010

    Willis?" Sad news from Utah, where child actor Gary Coleman has died after being hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage days to come. Instead, I've embedded the open to " Diff ' rent Strokes ," the groundbreaking television show that made Coleman

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  1. 'Diff'rent Strokes' Dad Conrad Bain Dead at 89

    Wed, 16 Jan 2013

    Actor who played the on TV's different strokes has died Conrad died of natural causes in his hometown the series. Adopted two boys course played by Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges . Bain also played neighbor Arthur on line. Conrad

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    Actor who played the -- on TV's different strokes has died Conrad -- died of natural causes in his hometown of Livermore California. He was best known for his role as mr. Drummond on the series. Adopted two boys course played by Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges . Bain also played neighbor Arthur -- on line. Conrad thing was in nine years old.
  2. 'Diff'rent Strokes' Star Dies of Brain Hemorrhage

    Fri, 28 May 2010

    We remember Gary Coleman tonight the onetime child TV star the diminutive actor a big star. Gary Coleman won over America as the adorable Arnold Jackson in the series different strokes I've never seen a black more. thought

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    We remember Gary Coleman tonight the onetime child TV star whose adult life was so tragic. Died today after suffering a brain hemorrhage He was just 42 years old -- -- -- It was that tax rates dropped out. That look good made the diminutive actor a big star. Gary Coleman won over America as the adorable Arnold Jackson in the -- series different strokes I've never seen a black -- -- more. -- thought He saw Rick -- and it. The role written for him. And
  3. Gary Coleman : Another Child Star Dies

    Fri, 28 May 2010

    different strokes died today report. And Gary Coleman 's life the sitcom different strokes if you were knew whom Gary Coleman was. eight his time on different strokes . First season prodigy really Conrad Bain played his

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    The death of a child star Gary Coleman . Who has a boy provided so much amusement so many laughs on the hit show different strokes died today in Utah hospital two days. After suffering a brain hemorrhage she was just. 42 years old we battled illness throughout his life. And while that story line is too familiar -- famous kids struggling to find his way as an adult only to die young. Each time it's just as tragic picking -- -- -- report. And Gary Coleman's life had all the makings of a hit TV show comedy. Drama tragedy. He was the child star of the sitcom different strokes if you were watching TV in the eighties you knew whom Gary Coleman was. -- eight seasons He was on top thirty million people watched him week after week and we all knew that phrase.
    Eleven years ago Sylvia chase and ABC news's 20/20. Caught up with Gary Coleman while He was working as a celebrity spokesman for California restaurant. I'm not ashamed to make an an honest living a dollar is a dollar whether it's a thousand -- -- -- them. Whether it's you know work as a security officer which I have done and I am not ashamed of it gets -- -- That's a good game -- It was a far cry from the celebrity money He was making during his time on different strokes . First season was 15100 dollars per episode. Then 20000. Then 40000. Until eventually and somewhere along the line it became 70000 dollars per show per show. Exists it just kept growing and growing and growing what you -- Music prodigy really Conrad Bain played his adoptive father mr. Drummond He had comedy timing. Right from the first -- and end -- first episode I've never
    lot of money grossing some eighteen million dollars during his years on different strokes . And his parents as his personal managers took the biggest cut 20%. Between that and all the other staking their cuts Gary Coleman was left with almost nothing. Why He -- up with some little. I don't know I'm not a bookkeeper I'm that was
  4. Gary Coleman : Child Star's Rise and Fall

    Fri, 28 May 2010

    different strokes . And ironically stardom. Gary Coleman who played looking at Gary Coleman . He was hit sitcom different strokes welcome finished at last different strokes on the story different strokes the story really. Conrad Bain plead the

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    overdose. As a child she has starred in the hit comedy series different strokes . And ironically she's not the only one from that show this -- the troubled existence since -- heady days of stardom. Gary Coleman who played Arnold has had his share of problems to. What is it about child stars -- so many of them end up broke her broken. Sylvia chase tells us Gary Coleman's story He lost nearly everything is money his fame is promising career. But never his indomitable spirit. -- If you were watching television in the eighties you're looking at Gary Coleman . He was the precocious Arnold hit sitcom different strokes welcome. Gentlemen -- will. Not main -- back. The series was canceled thirteen years ago in Gary Coleman was largely forgotten. Until He was arrested in Hawthorne California and hauled into court earlier this year. Charged with assaulting a --
    personalities. It this is the staged it we finished at last -- different strokes on the story and Gary Coleman's rise in -- is -- Hollywood classic. About a star who makes millions as a child. Only to discover as an adult that his fortune has vanished. Today. Coleman works for wages and not always in the movies I'm not ashamed of making it an honest living a dollar is a dollar whether it's a thousand -- -- -- them. Whether it's you know work as a security officer which I have done and I am not ashamed of -- gets stuff. Well Gary Coleman used to make millions laugh on TV. Today He -- only a few at a time at hollow world camp -- Arrest
    it can get big. But it did when -- was cast in different strokes the story of a widowed millionaire who adopts two Brothers from Harlem. -- -- -- It is a prodigy really. Conrad Bain plead the -- but gentle adoptive father He had comedy timing right from the first. Lyon and -- first episode I've never seen a black don't -- more. All right might end -- There was a pretty much an instant success for NBC. Garth -- here today is president of NBC entertainment. A 21 year old rookie back then. And -- was the network executive in charge of different strokes for NBC Gary was mega star. In prime time because. He had the highest rated comedy on -- network. Gary Coleman . Geary won a people's choice award for years running. Gary. Almost became the four -- been missing important conference call this the small. Very -- very articulate -- Well that's -- in -- big years. Thirty million watched Gary Coleman week after week. And He got raise after raise from 15100 dollars per episode the first season He went to 20000. Then
  5. Gary Coleman Dies of Brain Hemorrhage

    Fri, 28 May 2010

    just four feet eight inches and well. It was on the TV different strokes that Coleman gained instant pain for eight seasons He television her few more tragic stories than that of Gary Coleman . Alex ABC news Los Angeles.

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    four feet eight inches and well. It was on the TV -- different strokes that Coleman gained instant pain for eight seasons He played the wise cracking but lovable Arnold Jackson. Adopted son of a wealthy
  6. What Did Gary Coleman Say?!?

    Wed, 10 Feb 2010

    This is something Gary Coleman had a birthday yesterday. Connect you have the day off. Gary Coleman is 42 years old you'd think he'd be charge and addressing the media. Like only Gary Coleman can. Yes in my birthday and it's going

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    This is something Gary Coleman had a birthday yesterday. Connect you have the day off. Gary Coleman is 42 years old you'd think he'd be taller but. His birthday in not courthouse in -- top pleading guilty to a domestic battery charge and addressing the media. Like only Gary Coleman can. Yes in my birthday and it's going to be. -- brother and I you're here -- -- here. -- -- they
    Because I won't rest until it does happen. Does anyone wishing that Gary Coleman .
  7. Gary Coleman Flips Out on TV

    Thu, 18 Feb 2010

    Gary Coleman . He went eight on the insider He went a little crazy kind of He was finally had enough That would amenities and that doesn't look like the Gary Coleman we know and love look at how this heating the Soledad. Somebody heating

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    Gary Coleman . He went eight on the insider He went a little crazy kind of -- He was on the show. And they were grilling and they had an attorney on their grilling him about whether or not He had ever abused his wife and He finally had enough -- That would -- amenities and that doesn't look like the Gary Coleman we know and love look at how this heating the Soledad. Somebody heating -- yeah that's just here. Hate him I don't
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