The Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals
Gilligan's Island & Diff'rent Strokes
Tuesday 15 April 2008 on BIO

We get to take a behind the scenes tour of Diff'rent Strokes , and learn of the troubles the show's three young stars experienced in their real lives. Later, cast members from Gilligan's Island speak about their time on the show.

In 2007, Gary Coleman tried to auction off his 2007 Saturn Sky Convertible with a starting asking price of $25,000. No one placed a single bid the whole time it was up for auction. (edit) In January of 2008, Gary Coleman put an autographed pair of Old Navy sweatpants up for auction on Ebay. The pants sold for more than $400,000. (edit) Gary Coleman lost his virginity when he was 40 years old. (edit) In 2005, Gary worked as a commentator for All Comedy Radio, covering the Michael Jackson trial. (edit) In 2000, Gary publicly ran for U.S. Senator of California. (edit)

Gary Coleman: (On the death of Diff'rent Strokes co-star, Dana Plato) It's very unfortunate that Dana is no longer with us - she was a wonderful woman, but her death was a welcome, though sad piece of closure to Diff'rent Strokes. The possibility of a reunion no longer exists now, and thank God. (edit) Gary Coleman: (talking about his wife Shannon Price) I never got the opportunity to be romantic or feel romantic with anyone. I wasn't saving myself, she just happened to be the one. (edit) Gary: The one thing that I always hear, is that I am a has-been, but if you think about it, aren't we all? No one's life is exactly how they had pictured it, and neither is mine. That doesn't equal being washed up in my book. (edit) Gary: People need to realize that I am a grown man, not the little boy that you can just pick up, and pinch my cheeks. Seriously, boundaries really do apply to short people. (edit) Gary: So, I get a little heated at times, so what? If there was a camera up in your face at every turn, waiting for you to trip, fall, or slap someone silly...that's eventually exactly what they will find. (edit)

Star
Diff'rent Strokes Arnold Jackson	The Gary Coleman Show voice of Andy Le Beau
Waynehead Kevin Walker

Recurring Role
E!'s 101 Interviewee	The New Hollywood Squares Himself
Unscrewed with Martin Sargent Himself

Guest Star
227 Knock It Off Mr. Bigg	Amazing Stories Remote Control Man Cameo Appearance
America 2Night New Talent Wayne Coleman	Baby Bob House of the Rising Son himself
Best Week Ever February 29th, 2008 Himself	Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Cosmic Whiz Kid Hieronymus Fox

Other
Diff'rent Strokes Street Smarts Story	Drake and Josh The Gary Grill himself
My Wife and Kids Perfect Dad Himself	My Wife and Kids Mom's Away (2) Himself