Todd Bridges on Gary Coleman Dying at 42, Being the Last Diff'rent Strokes Cast Member (Part 19)

[@mililaniman]

The chemistry between Todd Bridges and Gary Coleman was magic.

[@vickiemckay4259]

Yes, it was✨️

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep you can tell

[@ElevatedMindz]

You can tell Todd and Gary were actually friends the way he is able to tell stories about Gary but still poke fun at him in a playful way

[@kevinsullivan2362]

They were brothers!

[@NOV123]

I think Todd had more of a brotherly relationship with Gary than his own brother, Jimmy.

[@cdgates1]

According to Todd the relationship between him and Gary grew sour during the 3rd season of different strokes. It remained sour throughout the series. Todd blamed Gary's father for the downfall. He didn't want Gary playing with the other kids. Todd was supposed to make a cameo appearance on the Fresh Prince. He thinks Gary has something to do not making that appearance

[@platosplace]

@lawrencedaniels9231 Yes, there is many photos, of the two of them together, at convention signings and general public appearances and Dana is always touching Todd and Gary, on the face or kissing Gary, on the cheek. She seemed to be the happiest, when she was with any of them. Probably reminded her of the "good days".

[@NOV123]

@@platosplace And the siblings she never had

[@suzanne296]

Todd, I salute you for being a good person and true friend to Gary.

[@kimr5479]

YES INDEED!👍

[@smith7388]

Todd has gone thru some trouble. He seems to have recovered and I’m glad

[@dariog36th]

Todd actually saved the life of a paraplegic woman who’s wheelchair rolled into a lake while she was fishing. He also had the Todd Bridges Youth Foundation where he helped underprivileged kids and troubled kids. And even though he was on drugs and constantly being arrested he always took time to take care of the foundation.

[@kathyrodriguez820]

"I got a job to do." I love that! I'm so glad he's alive and well. It's great to see.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

God was with him

[@anthonymcmillan8273]

People on that show had a REAL family dynamic! Rip Conrad Bain, Charlotte Rae, Dana Plato and Gary Coleman 🙏!!

[@NYRyder1983]

Also RIP to Dixie Carter and Mary Ann Mobley (both of which played as Maggie).

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@NYRyder1983 Danny Cooksey is still alive.

[@NYRyder1983]

@@mainstreetsaint36 yes. And Mary Jo Catlett is s still alive as well; she play as Pearl.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@NYRyder1983 Wow, looked it up. I thought she passed quite a few years ago. Looks like I was wrong. Which in this case is not a bad thing.

[@eddycarpenter8989]

Todd just really seems like a genuinely good guy. Been enjoying hearing his stories.

[@RayNLA]

I share your sentiment! This is been a wonderful interview. I’m looking forward to seeing it in its entirety.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I love it

[@harrylazard805]

It's always good to see a kid actor survive all that celebrity nonsense. His TV brother and sister weren't so lucky. Bittersweet...

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yeah

[@scribe712]

There's a difference between surviving and thriving. Todd Bridges survived but unfortunately, he didn't thrive.

[@kennethemenike1597]

RIP Gary Coleman

[@heavenawilson7271]

It's good that he and Gary was real life friends...and had a friendship beyond the series..

[@thedomesticmonk772]

Wow, what a nice, thoughtful, down to earth guy Mr. Bridges is. Life brings tragedy, but it also brings maturity. God bless you sir and thanks for the memories! 😇

[@50scap3]

Todd seems like such a kind and decent guy.

[@emmanuelharris6445]

That’s because he is

[@RapFanatic4ever]

He’s real

[@InvestBetter.]

That’s wild that Mr. Drummond, who was bald and grey and old in the show, lived for another 30 years, outliving Arnold

[@MaineDinero313]

Right he passed away to early

[@NOV123]

Kimberly too

[@NOV123]

And Mrs Garret lived an extremely long life too!

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

He outlived Kimberly too.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@Doknot-tb9ey Dana Plato's life was a tragedy indeed.

[@sonnycook5346]

I’m Happy for Todd. My sisters use to hangout with him in the early 80’s. They use to talk about witnessing how bad the LAPD use to target him. There was an incident were Officers had them pulled over on the side of the road for over an hour because Todd was driving his Porsche and he was young black teenager.

[@REMIGIOLIMBO]

VLAD TALKING TO TOOD BRIDGES WAS THE BEST INTERVIEW MY FAVORITE.😊

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

Hell yeah, this really touched me, because i watched him on TV as a kid, I was just happy to see people who looked like me on TV, it's crazy how far we have came.

[@Angela-cd9bj]

Todd Bridges & Gary Coleman seem to have enjoyed a genuine friendship.

[@NOV123]

They were literally like brothers. On the show, Willis was all Arnold had. Losing both parents so young.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Rare loyality due to history

[@Danny-fs1hk]

I love these Todd Bridges interviews.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Man I could listen to this dude speak all day

[@TheOfficialMediaBlast]

Love that brother we love between Todd and Gary. RIP Gary Coleman

[@jog8483]

I always liked Todd, he seems genuinely sweet. He went through stuff as a young boy that no child should, it's no surprise he turned to drugs in his youth. Show business uses children in horrible ways. All the stories are coming out now.

[@DonnaSeward-m7l]

Imagine having a tiny homeboy, and he pulls up on u sitting on phone books talkin bout, "lets slide, willis!" 😂

[@rloco80]

I got to see Gary Coleman once from a distance at Speed Zone, a Go-cart place back in 2000 just 10 years before his death.

[@stig]

This is so meaning-full for me. God bless Todd and all who have passed.

[@ljblakejr]

His wife should be questioned

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I love how humble and real Todd is .

[@NOV123]

Loved the brotherly love in the opening credits when Willis helped Little Arnold make the jump shot by lifting him up. Arnold was so happy. He ❤’d that little guy 😢.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep

[@damianlatimer6472]

In the beginning...

[@damianlatimer6472]

Because you see on how when they were still talking about him on how Todd Bridges threw his eyes up in air like he was getting bored still talking about Gary Coleman

[@robertsmith1756]

Todd much love to you brother! Continue being a beacon of light for those who need guidance from the places you’ve been! You are truly an inspiration! 🫡

[@Wajeeha222]

I’m 66 & this was to show in my house! So happy Todd is had another chance & took it. No one chooses to be an addict… ✌🏽

[@entertainingsportshighligh7525]

ARNOLD JACKSON's best friend (DUDLEY) is still alive. His real name is - (Shavar Ross), and he's 52 YEARS OLD in 2023

[@bcranford714]

Yep weasel from family matters

[@comradejohn5302]

All the way from kenya, these guys impacted me and put smile to my face every day

[@wood5495]

R.I.P Gary😢

[@brendafizer6444]

Just hearing how Tumultuous Gary Coleman’s last few days were before his passing is beyond 💔. Altho Charlotte Rae was on “The Facts of Life” she should be included as part of the original cast of Diff’rent Strokes as well. She passed in 2018.

[@damianlatimer6472]

She was part of the original cast before The Facts Of Life

[@vladtv]

Watch the full interview now as a VladTV KZbin Member - kzbin.infojoin

[@Criticalthinker0515]

This is a great interview and I had to listen again thanks gentlemen.

[@marymotherofgod4861]

Todd God bless u glad ur ok u were a huge part of my childhood I know Gary loved u 🙏💜

[@nadecha5326]

U learn quick that Vlad only interviews people close to the people he really wants to know about.

[@gemini8612]

You guys are starting to say anything on here. He ONLY? ok

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

It's some punk stuff......He asks everyone about Tupac too...mad annoying....I dunno why they even go on his platform! Like 5% about the person he's interviewing 80% tupac 15% about himself......

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

​@@RolandBullock-ej8wlHe's trying to figure out where everybody was so he can sneak in that he hung with 2pac back before he died 😂

[@sheltonalexander6785]

Nah, I see what you're saying but Art is the one who REALLY does that.

[@SA-xy2my]

Duh thats the point 😂

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Todd is an Amazing speaker. Listening to him is riveting. He would be a great podcaster himself!

[@Outre7]

Man its so good to see todd still around..

[@edwardhawkins3380]

Todd Bridges aka Willis Jackson my nigga 4 life I didn't miss a show when I was a kid Diff`rent Strokes made my day every Saturday night then every day after school One of the best shows ever assembled Rest in peace Gary Coleman, Dana Plato and Conrad Bain

[@miaprice3590]

"What if that phone book slides off"🤣🤣

[@kravethedream]

I hope Todd gets asked about playing Monk in Everybody Hates Chris

[@frozengamer3030]

I can’t imagine how he felt when Gary passed away😢

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

I know.

[@patriciakeith6164]

But Gary's ex-wife pulled the plug on him hope she served time for his death

[@frozengamer3030]

@@patriciakeith6164 his death should be investigated

[@damianlatimer6472]

She didn't sadly

[@damianlatimer6472]

And I don't Todd Bridges cared either way

[@donrobinson5662]

Todd, You are an inspiration bro and I admire you and your efforts. Do the best you can to help people with addiction problems and if you only save one person life, you have succeeded.

[@blackamerican40]

I think I said in part 3 that Todd is now the Betty White of Different Strokes. 😮

[@CEE662]

She took a picture of him dead smiling...and posted it!...smh

[@prettymean14karats]

I’ve genuinely enjoyed Todd’s story and time and positive and grateful vibes 🫡🫡

[@chris366-forgetaboutit]

Sorry for your losses. ❤ You all. Thanks for great memories. Sorry to hear about Todd's mom. RIP🙏

[@johnlyndsay]

I HOPE YOU SEE THIS MR. TODD BRIDGES 5 DAYS CLEAN AFTER WATCHING YOU 💪🏾

[@NOV123]

❤❤❤

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Congrats my mom is 30 years sober from alcahol this past Halloween

[@Stucknthe80z]

He is such a humble and intelligent man. I watched Different strokes growing up, thank you sir.

[@davidblackwell6914]

Different Strokes made the 1980's awesome! This brought me to 😭

[@edreid7872]

Seems Vlad is more interested in Gary than Todd, but I guess he is the next best thing to get his story..

[@dmints1632]

I’m glad to see Todd looking healthy and still standing. 🤛🏾

[@TheWholeWorld1]

One of the best Vlad interviews!

[@TheTrustedTrojan]

She killed him bro wtf that needs to be investigated more yo, that woman is probably evil

[@rayspruce1]

"...Gary has a hard time seeing over the car" 🤦🏾‍♂️😆😂 Gary Colman: "What'chu talkin' 'bout Willis" 🤨 R.I.P. MR., THE GREATEST GARY COLMAN🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@williamjhunter5714]

In 1998 i had a project to build build some models for Saban Studios and got my supplies at a Burbank Train Hobby store. I realized that Gary Coleman was in line in front of me. We looked at eachother and i just gave him that look that said im not going to say anything (regarding "wass you talkin about Willis." line.) Im sure he heard that a million times.

[@travisgraham2067]

Wooow. I never knew Gary fell down stairs. And this guy just opened up a new conspiracy theory for me. Why was Gary head split open like that if he only fell down 3 steps? Woooow.

[@kingbrahma5005]

How in the blue hell do you cancel a a whole funeral? That’s a first

[@platosplace]

Dana's ex-boyfriend took photos of her lying in the casket. It's fairly well known, tabloids talked about it too.

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

That's what happens when you fight over money.

[@kingbrahma5005]

@@platosplace oh damn I didn’t even know that

[@kingbrahma5005]

@@Doknot-tb9ey that happen to a boxer except all his ex’s and I think wives fought at his

[@rg7846]

Todd is probably not scared of death, knowing he has his whole tv family waiting for him.

[@NOV123]

Yes, mom, dad, stepdad, both stepmoms (2 Maggies), brother, and stepsister. Guess it’s just Willis and Sam.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yeah I’m sure of it

[@Wh4L205]

Never in my life have I heard of someone pulling the plug “the next day” how evil was that bs. The doctors shouldn’t even had allowed that

[@platosplace]

She made a documentary called "The Gary I Knew", in 2020. Cashing in on his name.

[@Supremmo]

He was all the way in Utah with a Wife who never had his back.

[@Angela-cd9bj]

@@Supremmosad story 😢Rest in peace Mr Gary Coleman

[@peterdarker1]

That IS evil...having my man in the bed like "What'chu talkin b---" dooooooooooooooo

[@tainosavage2169]

Well you know how they do.😜

[@lizzamorlove]

We all know shannon did something !! He literally said 'why did u push me down the stairs' in the call... she also took pictures NO... not just pictures but selfies with him on his bed. Like it was cool... I hope one day she might get charged with something. SHE WAITED TO CALL 911! Think about it!!

[@gregarnold1696]

Vlad is that guy who when he sees you after years isn't like how's it going brother no vlad is like i remember those charges you had back in the day 😢

[@FrankC71]

What about Dudley, He's still alive

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

He wasn't a original cast mate

[@Supremmo]

He was recurring but not a cast member.

[@NOV123]

Shavar Ross is alive

[@ashcee3364]

My sister's a nurse who worked at a hospital on Long Island, NY in the late 90's where Gary Coleman would go for treatments for his disease. She said she, and the other hospital staff not working on him, were told not to look at him or talk to him at all. That dude always had issues. Sad.

[@officialdonnietae]

To be 58 years old with all the stuff he’s been through, Todd still seems youthful. He looks at least 40, doesn’t look remotely close to 60.

[@NubianP6]

There was a lot of speculation about Gary Coleman’s former wife’s possible role in his death.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Gary's wife sold pictures of him in the hospital, to the National Enquirer.

[@platosplace]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc sadly, they're easily found, online too.

[@lavellwilliams1541]

Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges Was Good Friends in Real Life I Heard Really Good Friends I Heard They Stayed in touch with each other over the years

[@zroy9263]

I grew up watching and enjoying Different Strokes! Todd and I are the same age and grew up partying with the same crowds from the western part of the San Fernando Valley area during the early 80s. I'm happy that he's doing well today. May God bless him. However, it also makes me very sad that he's the only surviving cast member of that iconic show. I guess that it's just a sign of the times. RIP to the cast of Different Strokes.

[@lillianmcgrew217]

I am so sorry 😞 that you are the last one from different strokes.

[@NYRyder1983]

Todd Bridges is not the only cast member left. Mary Jo Catelett and Danny Cooksey (Pearl and Sam respectively) are still alive.

[@OFFCODEV2]

KEY WORD : original cast members

[@NYRyder1983]

@@OFFCODEV2 it's not what is said in the heading.

[@OFFCODEV2]

@@NYRyder1983 it's said in the interview ,Vlad clearly says "you're the last surviving original cast member"

[@gregoryingram7561]

Wow! to hear him talk so intelligently is mind blowing because at one time in his career he was way out there on drugs doing ridiculous things, over and over and none of it was good, so glad to see and hear he's got his life in order despite of the pain he endured losing his cast members at a early age's, at one time I thought he wouldn't live a long time, but thank God he was saved.

[@jameskirk278]

I salute you Todd Bridges you went through a lot of pain. However you're a diamond in the rough. To get to something you have to go through something.

[@2good2leaveunow]

There was just so much tragedy surrounding that cast. It was so sad.

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

It issad.

[@tcshy1903]

Todd is a real down to earth guy. He tells it like it was.

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

Its sad that both Dana Plato and Gary Coleman are gone, while Todd is blessed to still be around.

[@BFLY1980]

Love You Gary. What Happen To Gary Coleman was Heart breaking . YES Jje ha had Anger issues. He wanted to be left alone. His Family stole his Money. He is Reminded of that when fans won’t leave him alone so the anger kicks in. I Felt him for that. Gary was my fav childhood actor. I Really Grew up watching Different Strokes. Hurt My Heart knowing what happen to him. Loosing his money His health and how he died. Now that I’m a Christian now Makes me want to share the gospel of Jesus more the. Ever. Thanks for the Laihjs and Memories Gary.

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

Danny Cooksey who played the character "Sam" is still alive, he's 45 and is married with a child.

[@damianlatimer6472]

48 now

[@coyotestylepro1150]

"Bickering so much nothing could get done" Sounds like some people I used to roll w/ 😆

[@kcoolmuziq]

Gary was unfairly labeled as an “angry black man”. Which he had EVERY right to be after being TOTALLY RIPPED OFF by his parents,management etc. it just hurts me as hard as that boy worked on “Different Strokes” in the end he had NOTHING to show for it. But I’m glad Todd is still here to articulate THE TRUTH. Thank U TOdd.

[@lamarowens9422]

I had a Chance to See Gary in Salt lake City Utah at the Maverick Gas station Before he passed. R.i.p

[@parlowgems]

“Gary has a hard time see over the car…why not a child seat” 😂😂😂😂 Todd ad Vlad tripping. Great interview.

[@damianlatimer6472]

Not funny at all to me!

[@marionknight8495]

How is Todd Bridges the last member of the show if Dudley is still alive so that means that him and Dudley are the last two surviving members of the show

[@mymylauren]

They were talking about the main original cast.

[@brynellsidney3983]

Yeah cause Mary Jo Catlett, who played the third housekeeper Pearl, is still alive too. She does the voice of Mrs. Puff on Spongebob Squarepants

[@charlestonchewy]

To be honest, I thought Todd would’ve been the first to die. He went through lots of stuff.

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

WOW!!! WHAT A STORY

[@cyyrious]

I watch diff’rent strokes daily I love it

[@BrianSmith-yq7ys]

One of several reasons Gary Coleman’s parents were so crummy is with all his medical problems and how long they lasted they still felt the need to spend all his money. That guy could have needed another transplant but had no money to get one.

[@jamessmith2705]

That girl pushed Gary down the steps...stop lying for her...and she was never charged for murder... she left Gary for dead....R.I.P Gary 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hotboy80baby18]

They definitely was investigating her she was trying to get his money even after he died , she killed Gary Coleman

[@victornewman06]

Phone books 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lenny536]

Actually Charlotte Rae Misses Garrett was the last original cast to die she died after Conrad Bain

[@Dennisaj]

Damn… Gary can’t even catch a break even in death ☠️!

[@platosplace]

What's sadder is his ex wife made a documentary called "The Gary I Knew ", in 2020. I think it can be found online.

[@damianlatimer6472]

Right! That's what im saying.people still see him as a joke 13 years after his death.even Todd Bridges.smh

[@omack9511]

Your job is to also love your life and your wife. And don’t take either for granted.

[@ralphpayne4884]

Todd is a great man he is very humble

[@Tarantulisimo]

Gary's ex-wife is/was Shannon Price, who married him in the attempt to advance her own career by using whatever shine Gary had left -- She even coerced Gary to appear on that TV show "Divorce Court" to get publicity & sympathy for herself. Then after they divorced & Gary was hospitalized, she tried to say that they were still living together in common-law to try to keep living in his house!!! How she got or retained the final authority to pull the plug on Gary is beyond me....Put her ass on blast!!!

[@platosplace]

DId you see the documentary, she made in 2020? Trying to make herself look good.

[@Supremmo]

You forgot Charlotte Rae, although she was on one or two seasons. Regarding Gary’s Wife, I suspect foul play. Plus she all takes a photo of Gary in the ICU for the Enquirer for 10K. His Wife smoked him and that 10K likely was gone within a month’s time. I read that they were having problems from day one and she mistreated him. Living in Utah with her was a huge red flag considering how colorless those towns are. SMH.

[@ohmygodavid9135]

a documentary came out recently and she’s in it and she just sounds so incriminating and even admits to hitting him. it was so hard to watch

[@M0DFATH3R]

phone books is wild lol

[@yogaqueen1527]

Gary wife killed him. She pulled the plug

[@ninersdodgersthunder]

Ain’t nobody gonna ask where the hell Gary Coleman find some phone books at??? 🤔 I ain’t seen no phone book in over 20 years. 😒

[@Mrs.TJ516]

That was years ago lol

[@ninersdodgersthunder]

@@Mrs.TJ516 oh. Lol

[@richardmccormick859]

Todd huge test is now his testimony! 💪💪God wasn't done with him.

[@rytimewrestlingandboxingfo2363]

The guy who played Sam is still alive and the kid who played Dudley still alive the girl who played Lisa is still alive

[@mgeek1]

They're talking about main cast members, not recurring cast.

[@BrianSmith-yq7ys]

Yeah that’s true lots of people that played regular parts are still kicking. He’s talking about people from the beginning. I wonder what happened to those two 20 year old bullies that was taking Arnold’s lunch money. They looked like they did a tour in Vietnam

[@kzfive]

Sam was John Connors friend in Terminator 2

[@BrianSmith-yq7ys]

@@kzfive was he really lol that’s funny

[@chrisb3976]

Danny Cooksey (Sam) and Shavar Ross (Dudley) are still alive.

[@cappiocappelletti2773]

Never will understand why Vlad won't just ask a question without talking all the dang time