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Diff'rent Strokes

1978–19868 seasons189 episodes

Diff'rent Strokes is a American series that premiered on ABC, NBC in 1978 and ran until 1986. 8 seasons and 189 episodes. Created by Bernie Kukoff, Jeff Harris.

ABC logoOriginal networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record
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On air 1978–1986: 9 years

Key facts

Network
ABC, NBC
Format
Series
Premiere
November 3, 1978
Finale
March 7, 1986
Years on air
9
Seasons
8
Episodes
189
Genre
Sitcom
Language
English
Distributor
ELP Communications
Set in
New York City

Credits

Created byBernie KukoffJeff Harris
DirectorsTony SingletaryMel FerberGerren KeithHerbert Kenwith
WritersBudd GrossmanBen StarrMartin CohanHoward Leeds
MusicGloria LoringAlan ThickeAl Burton

Cast 10 on record

Cast member
Conrad Bain
Gary Coleman
Dixie Carter
Charlotte Rae
Mary Jo Catlett
Mary Ann Mobley
Todd Bridges
Nedra Volz
Danny Cooksey
Dana Plato