Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?
DIFF'RENT STROKES:
THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
The '80s TV Favorite Continues to Shout it Out on DVD January 31
Culver City, CA (November 21, 2005) - The stars you grew up with - Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato, Conrad Bain, Charlotte Rae - are back for 24 more episodes of hijinks when DIFF'RENT STROKES: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON debuts on DVD January 31. The three disc set will be available for $29.95 SLP from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Diff'rent Strokes became a pop culture phenomenon after its debut in 1978, lasting eight seasons, in large part because of Gary Coleman. Coleman was a two-time Young Artist Award Winner (1981 Best Young Comedian, 1983 Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series), whose charm and timing were flawless and whose signature "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" became a national catchphrase.
Season two, which was not afraid to tackle tough issues such as bigotry, adoption, death and gang violence, used a unique combination of laughs and serious drama to attract a wide variety of guest stars including Muhammad Ali, Meadowlark Lemon, Reggie Jackson and Molly Ringwald. The second season also saw the departure of Ms. Garrett and the arrival of the new housekeeper, Adelaide Brubaker (Nedra Volz), ultimately spawning the popular spin-off series The Facts of Life.
The plotline of Diff'rent Strokes centers around wealthy widower Phillip Drummond (Conrad Bain), whose life is turned upside down when he adopts two orphans after promising their dying mother he would take care of her sons. Eight-year-old Arnold, his twelve year old brother Willis and their new sister Kimberly (Dana Plato) learn to love and accept each other with the guidance of their father and housekeeper Mrs. Garrett (Charlotte Rae).
Diff'rent Strokes: The Complete Second Season Episodes Are:
1. Arnold's Girlfriend (Part 1)
2. Arnold's Girlfriend (Part 2)
3. Feudin' And Fussin'
4. Mrs. Garrett's Romance
5. Birds And Bees
6. Arnold's Hero
7. The Adoption (Part 1)
8. The Adoption (Part 2)
9. Father And Son Day
10. Thanksgiving Crossover
11. The Rivals
12. Hot Watch
13. The Dog Story
14. The Election
15. Friendly Mate
16. Poor Drummond
17. Big Business
18. Return Of The Gooch
19. Valentine's Day Retrospective
20. Guess Who?
21. Teacher's Pet
22. Slumber Party
23. The Will
24. The Squealer
Broadcast Year: 1979 - 1980
Rated: Not rated
Color
Closed Caption
Running Time: 576 minutes (TBC)
DVD Catalog # 13368
UPC Code: 0-43396-13368-6
DVD Order Date: 12/29/05
DVD SLP: $29.95