as a kid i would practically live for the night Different Strokes was on, i always felt awful for him with all the crap he has gone through in his too short life. i saw something on the Biography channel about 6 months ago, told all about his life and trials he went through. none of the 3 kids in that show had an easy time of it. Dana Plato ended up as homeless and a convicted felony thief, Todd Bridges was in and out of jail and rehab for his drug problem, though he cracks me up when he's on that show worlds dumbest...............