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Diff'rent Strokes, October 1978

 Series — document case: MSS 005 Box 04
Identifier: MSS 005-4

Scope and Contents

Series contains the first Episode of Diff'rent Strokes, which aired November 1978. Diff'rent Strokes follows Philip Drummond, a wealthy Manhattan industrialist who takes in Arnold and Willis Jackson, the two sons of his late housekeeper. The show was meant to contrast the relationships between an old, rich white businessman, and two poor African American children. 189 Episodes aired between 1978 and 1986.

Dates

  • October 1978

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Extent

1 folder

Arrangement

Series contains one episode only.

Physical Location

3L

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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