ABC will soon bring remakes of the classic sitcoms “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts Of Life” to screens with a third installment of its “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” franchise.Jimmy Kimmel made the announcement Thursday on his late-night show, saying the “Diff’rent Strokes” update will feature John Lithgow as Mr.
Drummond, Kevin Hart as Arnold, Damon Wayans as Willis, and Ann Dowd will play Mrs. Garrett. “The Facts of Life” cast will be announced later.“Different Strokes” ran on NBC from 1978 to 1985, before making the switch to ABC from 1985 to 1986.
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