A very special episode, but maybe not so precious the new. Diffrent strokes was the king of the very special episode. Although by its very nature professional wrestling does not have very special problem plots in the vein of most sitcoms and such, wwe has aired very different types of very special episodes, most notably after the death of a prominent current member of its roster or after a notably tragic event. After all, this is the show that put the very special episode on the map, tackling every danger and crossroad that might come to a kid growing up in the city. Dec 31, 20 diffrent strokes was notorious for having a few very special episodes that touched on some really serious topics for example, i remember hiding in my sisters closet after the. But no tv series delivered more very special episodes than diffrent strokes, or its spinoff the facts of life.
Dana played the role of kimberly throughout all eight seasons, though her appearances in the latter half of the. Diffrent strokes was notorious for having a few very special episodes that touched on some really serious topics for example, i. What happened to them the cast of diffrent strokes. Watch diffrent strokes episodes online season 6 1984.
Very special episode is an advertising term originally used in american television promos to refer to an episode of a sitcom or drama series which deals with a difficult or controversial social issue. Diffrent strokes the infamous bicycle shop twoparter. Diffrent strokes episode 0403 the team video dailymotion. Jgs five episodes of diffrent strokes that scarred me. But no tv series delivered more very special episodes than diff rent strokes, or its spinoff the facts of life. People remember very special episodes of shows such as blossom and family ties, but i believe that these types of episodes were started by diffrent strokes. Diffrent strokes was notorious for having a few very special episodes that touched on some really serious topics for example, i remember hiding in my sisters closet after the. Perhaps one of my favourite diffrent strokes episodes of all time was the one entitled skin deep or true blue, which aired in february 1980. Because there is no americans with disabilities act at all back then early 1980s a public school teacher lost her job and presumably lives on the streets even with her college degree. Season 6, episode 16 february 11, 1984 a misunderstanding with maggie brings drummond and the kids to hollywood to patch things up. The following is a list of episodes of diff rent strokes, an american sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985, to march 7, 1986. Charlotte rae, best known as wise and lovable house mother mrs. Different strokes season 2 episode 6 muhammed ali by muhammad ali media.
Drummond and maggie begin an allout effort to rescue sam from their captors through a variety of methods, some of which backfire. The sitcom starred coleman as arnold jackson and todd bridges as his older brother, willis. Arnold and sams new friendship with a street performer gets mired in fear and. The following is a list of episodes of diffrent strokes, an american sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985, to march 7, 1986. The diffrnt strokes bicycle man episode holds the distinction of being one of the most messed up episodes in the history of tv sitcoms. Arnold escapes his captor and seeks help from the police. A very special diffrent strokes thats terrifying for. The series stars gary coleman and todd bridges as arnold and willis jackson, respectively, two africanamerican boys from harlem taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman and widower named. Diff rent strokes, the bicycle man season five, episodes 16 and 17. Diffrent strokes 1x05 the spanking video dailymotion. A very special diffrent strokes thats terrifying for all the wrong.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of diffrent strokes with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The reason this was done was because, although it aired at a different time, this episode was the final one to be taped for the final season. Weirdest very special episodes of tv shows screenrant. From top to bottom, this one didnt need vcrs because once youve seen it, its burned into your head forever. And when you add the modifier very, youve got something else entirely. Watch diffrent strokes episode 0403 the team different strokes on dailymotion. Diffrent strokes 19781985 is a groundbreaking classic comedy series that approaches racial issues with a sense of humor. Diffrent strokes is an american television sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september 27, 1985, to march 7, 1986. The 15 greatest very special episodes of all time dvd. Diffrent strokes, the bicycle man season five, episodes 16 and 17. A special friend had arnold and sam learn about epilepsy. When i learned that controversial episodes would be the focus of this round, my mind immediately leaped to the era in which televised.
Feb 21, 2019 the very special episode such as when maude decides to get an abortion in the twopart episode maudes dilemma pushed the boundaries of that approach. The series stars gary coleman and todd bridges as arnold and willis jackson, respectively, two africanamerican boys from harlem taken in by a rich white park avenue businessman and widower named phillip drummond conrad bain and. Of all the special episodes, however, one stands out as perhaps the most notorious a twoparter that touched honest to god, no pun intended there upon one of the most difficult subjects in american culture. The diffrent strokes with the bicycle man child molester youtube. A very special episode pop culture news, movie, tv.
With conrad bain, gary coleman, todd bridges, mary jo catlett. Dec, 2016 watch diffrent strokes episode 0403 the team different strokes on dailymotion. Family sitcoms once embraced the preachy format to teach teens about important social issues, but. It has the very special episodes uniquely cringeworthy meld of. Harold hooper, which was entirely justified as the man who played him had actually died.
Do you remember all the very special episodes from your favorite 80s and 90s family sitcoms. Anyway, in that entry, i spoke about the role that helped catapult dana plato to stardom. Diffrent strokes where to stream and watch decider. Their emotions become a ball of confusion and misconception. The following is a list of episodes of diffrent strokes, an american sitcom that aired. Diff rent strokes is an american sitcom television series that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978 to may 4, 1985 and on abc from september 27, 1985 to march 7, 1986. They played two children from a poor section of harlem whose deceased mother previously. The set is being torn down becausewell, the set was being torn down. Of course, it is impossible to bring up diffrent strokes without dredging up the darkness behind the scenes. Apr 14, 2009 note how bob uecker is so annoyed about being part of this very special episode, that he appears to be refusing to act. Watch all 22 diffrent strokes episodes from season 3,view pictures, get episode information and more. The most famous of these episodes were the antidrug episode the reporter, in season 5 that featured. Punky brewster was a hit kids television show during the mid 80s based on the exploits of a socially precocious orphan and her quirky group of friends.
When she signed on to play the role of kimberly drummond for the pilot episode of a series called diffrent strokes, i dont even think that she had any idea how big the show would get. Very special episode is an advertising term originally used in american television promos to. Feb 15, 2010 159 videos play all different strokes full episodes diffrent strokes full episodes sanford and son the best of aunt esther duration. Welcome to the very first episode of a very special episode, the podcast which. The scripts were unafraid of weighty subject matter. A very famous very special episode dealt with the death of mr. When it came to the very special episode, there is no denying that diffrent strokes had the market cornered.
From child molestation on diffrent strokes to wills emotional deadbeat dad rant on the fresh prince of belair, the very special episodes. Diffrent strokes is an american sitcom that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978, to may 4, 1985, and on abc from september. Diffrent strokes sams missing tv episode 1985 imdb. With kids as the central characters still a relatively novel idea in the late 1970s both sitcoms transferred the themes and plots of afterschool specials to primetime. The opening credits for this episode are different, it shows arnold and willis bedroom with the diffrent strokes logo and the theme song is shorter. Each episode ends with the narrator recapping what was to be learned from. Arnold and sam learn that their new friend, a street performer, has epilepsy. Watch diffrent strokes 1x05 the spanking different strokes on dailymotion. The 15 greatest very special episodes of all time theres is also the infamous gimme a break episode where joey lawrence performs at a black church function in full al jolsen black face doing me and my shadow and doesnt understand why everyone is mad. Jul 20, 2015 from child molestation on diffrent strokes to wills emotional deadbeat dad rant on the fresh prince of belair, the very special episodes of 80s and 90s sitcoms introduced young. The very special episode such as when maude decides to get an abortion in the twopart episode maudes dilemma pushed the boundaries of that approach. A very special diffrent strokes thats terrifying for all. From diffrent strokes to family ties, how the very special.
Diffrent strokes a special friend tv episode 1985 imdb. Facts you didnt know about diffrent strokes mental itch. Jgs five episodes of diffrent strokes that scarred me for life. As seen on tv from the late 70s to the mid 90s, very special episodes typically mean special as in after school special some hollywood screenwriting teams got a lesson to teach you, and they dont care if they have to break the fourth wall to do it, either.
Such an episode would typically be prepended with an announcement in which a serious and deep voice warned the audience that tonights episode. Note how bob uecker is so annoyed about being part of this very special episode, that he appears to be refusing to act. Nussbaum flashes back to a very special, very molestery diffrent. As mentioned at the outset, this was far from the only time that diffrent strokes went to the veryspecialepisode well. Meanwhile, don goes to great lengths to hide from his own family the fact that he kidnapped sam. It is generally acknowledged that the first very special episode was an episode of diffrent strokes that involved a child molester. Like most 80s sitcoms, the show was known for the occasional very special episode, dealing with topical issues like the challenger space shuttle tragedy and kids asphyxiating in old refrigerators. This episode was considered disturbing enough for conrad bain to present a parental warning at the. Arnold gets into trouble during a moviestudio tour. In which arnold is asked to keep a secret ryan mcgee.
Tvs most memorable very special episodes by mark graham sep 11, 2014 punky brewster gets offered nose candy, arnold drummond watches a cartooon porno, and much, much more. Diffrent strokes is an american sitcom television series that aired on nbc from november 3, 1978 to may 4, 1985 and on abc from september 27, 1985 to march 7, 1986. A single television episode can exemplify the spirit of its time. The episode featured a young melora hardin as the sister of kimberlys new love interest, roger. A very special episode, but maybe not so precious the. Aug 10, 2018 but no tv series delivered more very special episodes than diffrent strokes, or its spinoff the facts of life. Diffrent strokes full episodes king of the flat screen. The shows grand finale, changing nature, was a very special episode about pollution played pretty much completely straight. Diffrent strokes was the king of the very special episode metv. Remember the diffrent strokes with the bicycle man child molester.
Join us as we look back at how our favorite tv families chose to deal with some of the heaviest issues of the day. Used to describe a television show dealing with drugs, incest, rape, molestation, or drinking. Diffrent strokes was also known for its very special episodes. Nancy reagans cameo came just a few weeks after the bicycle man aired, and in 1985, arnolds new stepbrother sam got kidnapped in sams missing. With conrad bain, gary coleman, todd bridges, dana plato. Very special episodes were a television meme prominent in the 1980s and 1990s, where an episode in an established series frequently a sitcom dramatically highlighted some perceived social ill such as drug abuse or bullying.
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