Diff'rent Strokes: Sam's Missing (1)
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6.5
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Sam's Missing (1)
- 171.
- Season: 8
- Episode: 1
- First Aired: 9/27/1985
- Prod Code: 0804
A family whose little boy died, forces the father to kidnap Sam, who is shopping for some snacks in a grocery store. After the kidnapping, the man threatens to kill Sam's parents if he attempts in any way to escape. Add a recap »
- Writers:
- Bob BrunnerKen Hecht
- Director:
- Gerren Keith
- Stars:
- Gary Coleman (Arnold Jackson)
- Danny Cooksey (Sam McKinney (1984-1986))
- Mary Ann Mobley (Margaret "Maggie" McKinney Drummond (1985-1986))
- Mary Jo Catlett (Pearl Gallagher (1982-1986))
- Todd Bridges (Willis Jackson)
- Conrad Bain (Philip Drummond)
- Recurring Role:
- Dana Plato (Kimberly Drummond)
- Guest Star:
- Ronne Troup (May Brown)
- Royce D. Applegate (Don Brown)
- The late Royce D. (no relation to Christina) Applegate went on to star as "CPO Manilow Crocker" on the TV series SeaQuest DSV which also starred another late great, Jonathan Brandis. Interestingly, Royce was born on Christmas Day 1939 and died on New Year's Day 2003...
...Ronnie Troup is the daughter of late Emergency! stars Bobby Troup and Julie London. edit »
- This two-parter was actually the last episode taped for the series. Supposedly, the Drummonds are renovating the penthouse; actually, the set was being torn down while they shot. edit »
- As was phased in last season, the emphisis now is more soley on Arnold and/or Sam, with some characters, such as Willis and Pearl, being seen less regularly. edit »
- The original theme tune, used from the 1st season up until the last, is replaced with an updated version. This is due to NBC owing a copyright to the original, so ABC was forced to create a new one. The closing credits also have a new, synthesized version. edit »
- Mary Ann Mobely took over the role of Maggie from Dixie Carter, the only character in the show's eight-year run to be re-cast. edit »
- Ironic that Different Strokes joined the same network which also showed Webster, which basically stole the same idea of a pint size adopted kid from Different Strokes. Webster also did better in the ratings as well. edit »
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