Diffrent Strokes (1978–1986)

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Diffrent Strokes 1978 1986 Phillip Drummond, a widowed Manhattan millionaire and president of the mega firm Trans Allied Inc , adopts two African American orphans from Harlem, 8 year old Arnold and 12 year old Willis Drummond had made a promise to their dying mother, his housekeeper, that he would care for the boys after she passes away their father had died years earlier The boys, whom Drummond always introduced as his two sons, went from rags to riches literally overnight At first, Willis was rather skeptical of their newfound wealth, but eventually, both he and Arnold felt right at home in their newfound surroundings Also part of the family were Drummonds beautiful daughter, 13 year old Kimberly and his no nonsense housekeeper, Edna Garrett As the years passed, Mrs Garrett left to become housemother at the Eastland School for Girls she was replaced by the cantankerous Adelaide Brubaker and still later, charming Pearl Gallagher Arnolds friends, Dudley and Robbie and later, Charlie Willis girlfriend, Charlene cast members from The Facts of Life and Drummonds sister, Sophia, were frequently seen In early 1984, Drummond found true love, marrying fitness instructor Maggie McKinney she had a 6 year old son, Sam While most series revolved around the typical lessons of growing up, some were quite serious including a frightening encounter with a child molester and a memorable episode dealing with drug abuse guest starring First Lady Nancy Reagan