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

7 ай бұрын

They were brothers!

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

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

@cdgates1

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

@@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

7 ай бұрын

@@platosplace And the siblings she never had

The chemistry between Todd Bridges and Gary Coleman was magic.

@vickiemckay4259

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it was✨️

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

Yep you can tell

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

@kimr5479

7 ай бұрын

YES INDEED!👍

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

@NYRyder1983

9 күн бұрын

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

RIP Gary Coleman

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

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

God was with him

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

7 ай бұрын

Yeah

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.

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

@RayNLA

7 ай бұрын

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

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

I love it

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

@MaineDinero114

7 ай бұрын

Right he passed away to early

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

Kimberly too

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

And Mrs Garret lived an extremely long life too!

@Doknot-tb9ey

7 ай бұрын

He outlived Kimberly too.

Todd seems like such a kind and decent guy.

@emmanuelharris6445

7 ай бұрын

That’s because he is

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

He’s real

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

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

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

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

Rare loyality due to history

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

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.

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

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

@apprentessjgooden2263

7 ай бұрын

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.

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! 😇

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

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.

His wife should be questioned

I love these Todd Bridges interviews.

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

Man I could listen to this dude speak all day

R.I.P Gary😢

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

7 ай бұрын

Yep

@damianlatimer6472

6 ай бұрын

In the beginning...

@damianlatimer6472

6 ай бұрын

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

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

6 ай бұрын

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

"What if that phone book slides off"🤣🤣

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

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

@gemini8612

7 ай бұрын

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

@RolandBullock-ej8wl

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

​@@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

7 ай бұрын

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

@SA-xy2my

7 ай бұрын

Duh thats the point 😂

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

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

@Doknot-tb9ey

7 ай бұрын

I know.

@patriciakeith6164

7 ай бұрын

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

@frozengamer3030

7 ай бұрын

@@patriciakeith6164 his death should be investigated

@damianlatimer6472

6 ай бұрын

She didn't sadly

@damianlatimer6472

6 ай бұрын

And I don't Todd Bridges cared either way

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

@bcranford714

7 ай бұрын

Yep weasel from family matters

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

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

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

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.

I love how humble and real Todd is .

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

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

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

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… ✌🏽

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

Man its so good to see todd still around..

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

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

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

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

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

@platosplace

7 ай бұрын

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

@Doknot-tb9ey

7 ай бұрын

That's what happens when you fight over money.

@kingbrahma5005

7 ай бұрын

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

@kingbrahma5005

7 ай бұрын

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

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! 🫡

yea, very sad about Gary C. passing, I used to watched that show all the time. I thought he fell in the bathtub, not the stairs.

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

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

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.

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

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc

7 ай бұрын

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

@platosplace

7 ай бұрын

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

What about Dudley, He's still alive

@apprentessjgooden2263

7 ай бұрын

He wasn't a original cast mate

@Supremmo

7 ай бұрын

He was recurring but not a cast member.

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

Shavar Ross is alive

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.

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

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

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

@RapFanatic4ever

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m sure of it

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@Supremmo

7 ай бұрын

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

@Angela-cd9bj

7 ай бұрын

@@Supremmosad story 😢Rest in peace Mr Gary Coleman

@peterdarker1

7 ай бұрын

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

@tainosavage2169

7 ай бұрын

Well you know how they do.😜

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

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

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

@damianlatimer6472

6 ай бұрын

48 now

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. 😒

@MissTJ516

7 ай бұрын

That was years ago lol

@ninersdodgersthunder

7 ай бұрын

@@MissTJ516 oh. Lol

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.

Gary wife killed him. She pulled the plug

WOW!!! WHAT A STORY

Phone books 🤣🤣🤣🤣

One of the best Vlad interviews!

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

7 ай бұрын

They were talking about the main original cast.

@brynellsidney3983

7 ай бұрын

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

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

@platosplace

7 ай бұрын

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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.

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 😢

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.

Is there a one video in which I can watch instead of finding 19 different segments split up?

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

Chiiiiiiiiile lol

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

@damianlatimer6472

6 ай бұрын

Not funny at all to me!

phone books is wild lol

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@BrianSmith-yq7ys

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

Sam was John Connors friend in Terminator 2

@BrianSmith-yq7ys

7 ай бұрын

@@kzfive was he really lol that’s funny

Phonebooks!!!!!!!!!!!

Mad dog is a comin!!!

@stevens7525

7 ай бұрын

And The Gooch

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.

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

7 ай бұрын

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

Pearl the maid, Sam, and Janet Jackson are still here too. If they count

@nrkgalt

7 ай бұрын

Todd is the last surviving original cast member.

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

So is Shavar Ross (Dudley Ramsey), Kathy (wheelchair), Jason Hervey, Nikki Swasey (Lisa Hayes), Robbie (Steven Mond). All still alive. Adelaide (Nidra Volz) obviously died years ago and so have both Maggies.

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

Wow. I literally had no idea that Gary Coleman was only 42 when he transitioned!

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.

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

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

@Doknot-tb9ey

7 ай бұрын

It issad.

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

Pearl and Dudley still living 🤷🏽‍♂️

@NOV123

7 ай бұрын

Lisa, Charlene, Robbie, Kathy, Charlie, Sam. A lot of them are

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

7 ай бұрын

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

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.

Where can we get full interview?

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

Gary Coleman was pushed down those stairs. It was murder and she got away with it.

@platosplace

7 ай бұрын

That's what Todd and Dana's friends think too.

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc

7 ай бұрын

You don't know that for sure unless you were there.

@lmalbrue

7 ай бұрын

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc you must be young as hell. I'm in my 50's and I remember this when it happened.

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc

7 ай бұрын

@@lmalbrue Gary and his wife, Shannon were living in Utah when he fell down the stairs. Unless you were there, you don't have the right to accuse anyone of anything.

@krhawkins91

7 ай бұрын

​@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hcNo she pushed him down the stairs it's obvious.

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

Code 42.....I study gematria

@shaqtalksstocks

7 ай бұрын

106

God bless you Mr. Bridges

Todd is a great man he is very humble

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.

Gary has a hard time seeing over the car 😂

Much Respect

Mr Bridges your a real one bro keep pushing

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.

Ever see a very young Todd Bridges in an episode of Barney Miller? He was an excellent child actor who on the one hand was lucky enough to be on a hit TV show but unfortunately got locked into a hit TV show often playing second banana to Gary Coleman's Arnold. Then again everyone played second banana to the break through Arnold character.