Glad to see Todd Bridges overcome his drug addicted past. He found God, became a born again Christian, a motivational speaker and author. Really glad to see him doing well.
@@BlacKryptonian She wouldn't look this youthful even now if she was still around. She'd be pushing 100 in a few short years, but I can see how the resemblance could have you think that. Hahaha.
I was like how did they get Mrs. Garrett? I thought the actress died? And she would have been much older if she were alive. That's the '80s version of Mrs. Garrett.
"It don't matter whatcha got, not alot? So what! They'll have theirs, you'll have yours and I'll have mine. And together we'll be fine." an 80's theme song really teaching us how to act in 2021.
Todd Bridges is one strong man. if I were him, I couldn’t have handled being apart of this because I would’ve been an emotional mess the minute they sang the theme song thinking about how everyone I once knew and loved on that set are all gone.
That made me nostalgic. I was a young boy back then in Nigeria and Different Strokes was my favorite TV show. I always kept a date with it... RIP Gary Coleman
Me too,bro. Didn't miss it when it aired way back then in naija. Rip to all of them. Sad how things turned out for their 'sister' on the show. I think she took to drugs and some form of crime.
Wish Gary Coleman was here to see this R.I.P job well done with the remake 80's and 70's shows were the best we had Different Strokes, Facts of Life, Alice, One Day at a Time, The Love Boat,Chips , Fantasy Island, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Whats Happening, Sanford and Son Etc Thank you God for the goodtimes and shows.
Lets not forget Happy Days, Threes Company, Welcome Back Kotter, Silver Spoons, Gimme a Break, The Cosby Show, Hill Street Blues, Knight Rider, The A Team, Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven. Good memories and life seem to be more simple...
Yeah, if I remember right Todd was the first cast member to get in trouble, at least what I remember. Then it was revealed publicly about Dana Plato's issues and Gary Coleman's parents screwing him over.
@@John-ct9zs I know. Forty years ago, his inner demons and problems seemed like he was sadly going to be the first one of them do pass away. All of these years later, he's the last man standing. I'm glad that he got his life together, but it also feels like a Twilight Zone ending.
OMG, when the 2 Boys 2 Men sang & ended it with that “Hmmmm” at the end, I wanted to reach through the screen & hug & kiss them 😂 That was my favorite version of the song. Not every season had the hum at the end of the opening. Well done guys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
OMG! My husband and I thought we had an mandela effect thing because we can't find the version with the" hmmmm" at the end! 🤣🤣🤣.. I search for months! I knew it that was at "hmmm* at the end!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
0:55 “And together, we’ll be fine” The way they harmonize on that part makes me think of all the late stars, holding hands, as they look down on this performance together. Conrad Bain, Dana Plato, Charlotte Rae, Mary Ann Mobley, Dixie Carter, Nedra Volz, Le Tari, and Gary Coleman 🕊
🎵🎶Now, the world don't move To the beat of just one drum, What might be right for you, May not be right for some. A man is born, he's a man of means. Then along come two, They got nothing but their jeans. But they got, Diff'rent Strokes. It takes, Diff'rent Strokes. It takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world. Everybody's got a special kind of story Everybody finds a way to shine, It don't matter that you got Not alot So what, They'll have theirs, And you'll have yours, And I'll have mine. And together we'll be fine... Because it takes, Diff'rent Strokes To move the world. Yes it does.
R.I.P. Dana Plato “Kimberly Drummond” (November 7th,1964- May 8th,1999) Gary Coleman “Arnold Jackson” (February 8th,1968- May 28th,2010) Conrad Bain “Philip Drummond” (February 4th,1923- January 14th,2013) Alan Thicke (Actor; Songwriter; Wrote and originally sang the theme song; Father of singer Robin Thicke) (March 1st,1947- December 13th,2016) Charlotte Rae “Edna Garrett” (She also played the character on “The Facts Of Life”) (April 22nd,1926- August 5th,2018) ---------- Todd Bridges (May 27th,1965-) is the last surviving cast member. Glad he made an appearance. He looks great, and I know it must be tough for him being there without his TV family.
This was hard body! My only regret is I'm not able to send this to my mother, as she passed back in August. She would've gotten a kick outta this. Great job Wanya & Shawn. LOVED IT.
Though I was born in 1979 throughout the'80s I grew up watching the show with my mom and grandma may both their souls ❤️❤️ rest in peace. It made me today appreciate my youthful years back then listening to the song bought joy to my spirit touched a brotha soul.
I always thought of it as slightly more an 80s show then 70s show anyway. I'm just a little older then you (1977), and I have no memory of watching this in the 70s, not that I remember anything really 70s, but clearly remember sitting infront of a TV watching around 1982, 1983.
I LOVED this Live remake of Different Strokes and Facts Of Life! I grew up watching these shows. Watching A List stars in their 40s and 50s playing kids and teenagers was hilarious! Keep em coming Jimmy Kimmel & Norman Lear!!
@@123418205 The whole re-enactment was a put on. It wasn’t meant to be taken seriously. John Lithgow, Kevin Hart, Damon Wayans, Snoop Dogg win in this alone was hilarious. I thought it was well done.
They killed that theme song! Wow! Was great to see Todd Bridges too, the last surviving original cast member😔. I only wish they could have portrayed Dana Plato's character as Kimberly in the show as well.
I love Boyz II Men . I'm excited to see them. I grew 🆙 listening Boyz II Men , My family members them too. I'm an 90s kid. My wish meet Nate, Shawn, & Wayne
What a lovely tribute to the whole cast, to Alan Thicke, and to the amazing behind-the-scenes crew. To everyone who brought so much joy to millions of people around the world ♥️
😅 So with all the trouble Todd was in at youth I thought for sure he would die of an overdose. So glad I was wrong. He’s the only one left. Congrats on getting your life together Todd. ❤️👏🏻
That's pretty terrible of you to say. Smh. Only God knows when someone will pass away, and how they will pass away. If it's not your time. It's not your time. God wasn't finished with him yet.
@@laquetaworley4791 Yeah. He was always handsome. He went through a lot. He was molested by a man in Hollywood when he was on the show. It's pretty sad really. He shared his testimony on the Oprah show once. I had no idea that he went through that before that moment.
That was fantastic, took me back too many years ago too admit 😂. This year is all about nostalgia for me, probably for many after 2020. Happy Holidays to anyone reading this ❤️
Had so many shows I liked growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. Diffrent Strokes was one of them. I remember being little and visiting my cousins in WV and him saying “Little Arnold is coming on tonight”. Lol he never called the show by its name. Good memories.
Omg I can only imagine how he felt on that entire setting especially when the theme song just started playing because that's a real heavenly song especially being sung by boyz to men and backed up by that beautiful harmonizing background fr fr
Todd Bridges Mom did him the way a momager should. When he was earning for the show back in the day. Todd’s mom actually saves his money for him so when he turned of age and the show was over he had plenty of bank! Now after that he spent money on drugs ended up in Compton Cali shooting at 8 people high on crack! Guess who got the charges drop? Non other than the great Johnny Cochran!!!!!
So Glad to see Todd Bridges alive and well. He looks healthy too.
Sad to see him out there by himself, though. Gary Coleman and Dana Plato should still be here.
AMEN....for someone with a drug-addicted past.
Considering Todd's troubles with addiction, etc it's ironic that he would be the sole survivor between the 3 young cast members.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere Amen n glad to see he appears happy n healthy...Addication can be a roller coaster disease.
Glad to see Todd Bridges overcome his drug addicted past. He found God, became a born again Christian, a motivational speaker and author. Really glad to see him doing well.
Growing up in the 70s, 80s, some 90s we had the best TV show theme songs
Didn’t we though!
Damn, whoever they got to play Mrs. Garrett there is a SPOT ON resembling of Charlotte Rae. Now that is what you call good recasting.
Actress Ann Dowd. She certainly did an amazing job.
DANG! I show thought that was her until I read your comment. Then I was like, dang, she died a few years ago! It was the smile....spot on!!
@@BlacKryptonian She wouldn't look this youthful even now if she was still around. She'd be pushing 100 in a few short years, but I can see how the resemblance could have you think that. Hahaha.
I was like how did they get Mrs. Garrett? I thought the actress died? And she would have been much older if she were alive. That's the '80s version of Mrs. Garrett.
Yes 👍🏿 ,
"It don't matter whatcha got, not alot? So what! They'll have theirs, you'll have yours and I'll have mine. And together we'll be fine." an 80's theme song really teaching us how to act in 2021.
Facts, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
💯💯💯
Facts of life right there 😜
😊
"And together we'll be fine!" So good. Harmonies were perfect, and the crowd responded.
Todd Bridges is one strong man. if I were him, I couldn’t have handled being apart of this because I would’ve been an emotional mess the minute they sang the theme song thinking about how everyone I once knew and loved on that set are all gone.
It's *a part* , not apart.
@@jayskicksnfits9372 Are you a English teacher or something? 👎
That would have been tough probably. I didn't think about that.
@@sonnyshade4187 LOL. You know some people do the most.
@@ladennayoung2939 You're not lying there
That made me nostalgic. I was a young boy back then in Nigeria and Different Strokes was my favorite TV show. I always kept a date with it... RIP Gary Coleman
Me too,bro. Didn't miss it when it aired way back then in naija. Rip to all of them. Sad how things turned out for their 'sister' on the show. I think she took to drugs and some form of crime.
😭😭😭
. Dana Plato was her name
My junior life, watching reruns.... memories. 80s rule.
YESSSS ON THEM 80'S .... we fifty-ups ...still glad about it !!
Still rewatching it now on Amazon Prime
Wish Gary Coleman was here to see this R.I.P job well done with the remake 80's and 70's shows were the best we had Different Strokes, Facts of Life, Alice, One Day at a Time, The Love Boat,Chips , Fantasy Island, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Whats Happening, Sanford and Son Etc Thank you God for the goodtimes and shows.
You're gonna make me cry fr, good childhood memories
And Dana Plato.
Lets not forget Happy Days, Threes Company, Welcome Back Kotter, Silver Spoons, Gimme a Break, The Cosby Show, Hill Street Blues, Knight Rider, The A Team, Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven. Good memories and life seem to be more simple...
Baby I'm back and that's my momma can't forget them.
Boyz II Men still singing like hot chocolate.
I believe they are still performing in Vegas
They are the OG!
They killed it!
Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris
😂😂😂😂
The fact that Todd out lived the cast knowing his past is wild to me I'm glad he turned his life around. He looks great
Yeah, if I remember right Todd was the first cast member to get in trouble, at least what I remember. Then it was revealed publicly about Dana Plato's issues and Gary Coleman's parents screwing him over.
@@John-ct9zs I know. Forty years ago, his inner demons and problems seemed like he was sadly going to be the first one of them do pass away. All of these years later, he's the last man standing. I'm glad that he got his life together, but it also feels like a Twilight Zone ending.
I wish Dana Plato did because she would have been alive today
OMG, when the 2 Boys 2 Men sang & ended it with that “Hmmmm” at the end, I wanted to reach through the screen & hug & kiss them 😂 That was my favorite version of the song. Not every season had the hum at the end of the opening. Well done guys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I was waiting to see if they were going to do the "Hmmmm" at the end. I was not disappointed 😀.
@@Bigjizay Lol I know right?
Same here 🤗. One of my favorite theme songs growing up and they sang it perfectly.💯
They absolutely killed it!
OMG! My husband and I thought we had an mandela effect thing because we can't find the version with the" hmmmm" at the end! 🤣🤣🤣.. I search for months! I knew it that was at "hmmm* at the end!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
So freaking glad to see Todd Bridges. Boyz II Men did awesome
This special reminded me why I prefer live audiences for sitcoms.
R.i.p Gary and Dana, Conrad and Ms.Garrett💕
@Mike Jaxson You forgot to mention Dixie Carter and Mary Ann Mobley.
Esas temporada nadie las recuerda
0:55 “And together, we’ll be fine” The way they harmonize on that part makes me think of all the late stars, holding hands, as they look down on this performance together.
Conrad Bain, Dana Plato, Charlotte Rae, Mary Ann Mobley, Dixie Carter, Nedra Volz, Le Tari, and Gary Coleman 🕊
Long gone are the days of great sing along theme songs! Different Strokes, Charles in Charge, Dukes of Hazzard, Facts of Life, etc!
It was GREAT seeing Todd Bridges again❤❤
Well done. Harmony with these guys is golden. Special was great too.
Yeah. Boyz II Men is very talented.
they don't make good theme songs anymore for shows...the nostalgia is REAL with this one!
Every B2M touches turn to Gold.
Solid!
🎵🎶Now, the world don't move
To the beat of just one drum,
What might be right for you,
May not be right for some.
A man is born, he's a man of means.
Then along come two,
They got nothing but their jeans.
But they got,
Diff'rent Strokes.
It takes,
Diff'rent Strokes.
It takes,
Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
Everybody's got a special kind of story
Everybody finds a way to shine,
It don't matter that you got
Not alot
So what,
They'll have theirs,
And you'll have yours,
And I'll have mine.
And together we'll be fine...
Because it takes, Diff'rent Strokes
To move the world.
Yes it does.
We all need to remember this song and lyrics going forward. Everyone is different and that is okay.
Written by the late great
Alan Thicke.
"..their jeans"? I thought it was "big dreams".😄
i thought it was then along came you
@@StarFleet_Tech1701 I think the LYRICS are so powerfull and so ahead of it's time
And just like that, back to my childhood. All the feels :)
R.I.P.
Dana Plato
“Kimberly Drummond”
(November 7th,1964-
May 8th,1999)
Gary Coleman
“Arnold Jackson”
(February 8th,1968-
May 28th,2010)
Conrad Bain
“Philip Drummond”
(February 4th,1923-
January 14th,2013)
Alan Thicke
(Actor;
Songwriter;
Wrote and originally sang
the theme song;
Father of singer Robin Thicke)
(March 1st,1947-
December 13th,2016)
Charlotte Rae
“Edna Garrett”
(She also played the character on
“The Facts Of Life”)
(April 22nd,1926-
August 5th,2018)
----------
Todd Bridges
(May 27th,1965-)
is the
last surviving cast member.
Glad he made an appearance.
He looks great,
and I know it must be tough
for him being there without his TV family.
Definitely heart breaking
Boyz to Men could and can sing anything. Wanya has a voice of an angel. Great job!
And the spirit of a demon
@@pettyceddy9538 I wouldn't say a demon, he can be an arrogant asshole tho.
@@Sttephy30 well miss thang I said demon
@@pettyceddy9538 I’m sorry but the Miss Thang took me out 😭😭💀💀
@@MSW96 didn’t mean it to disrespect nobody 🙁
All this in 2021, 2022, and beyond.
To Conrad, Gary, Dana, Charlotte, Nedra, Dixie, Dody, and everyone involved…
Thank you.
This was hard body! My only regret is I'm not able to send this to my mother, as she passed back in August. She would've gotten a kick outta this. Great job Wanya & Shawn. LOVED IT.
Though I was born in 1979 throughout the'80s I grew up watching the show with my mom and grandma may both their souls ❤️❤️ rest in peace. It made me today appreciate my youthful years back then listening to the song bought joy to my spirit touched a brotha soul.
I always thought of it as slightly more an 80s show then 70s show anyway. I'm just a little older then you (1977), and I have no memory of watching this in the 70s, not that I remember anything really 70s, but clearly remember sitting infront of a TV watching around 1982, 1983.
@@John-ct9zs Well the show came out in 1978 and since it ran for 8-9 seasons, most of its seasons were in the 80s
I LOVED this Live remake of Different Strokes and Facts Of Life! I grew up watching these shows. Watching A List stars in their 40s and 50s playing kids and teenagers was hilarious! Keep em coming Jimmy Kimmel & Norman Lear!!
I agree with you, it was funny, especially Kevin Hart as Arnold, I wanna see more of this show
I hate to see it, but this re-enactment was very funny. Seeing Boyz 2 Men singing made me smile.
I don't understand why it's funny
@@123418205 The whole re-enactment was a put on. It wasn’t meant to be taken seriously. John Lithgow, Kevin Hart, Damon Wayans, Snoop Dogg win in this alone was hilarious. I thought it was well done.
I am glad they are honoring a last living legend of Different Strokes he needed to be on their.
They killed that theme song! Wow! Was great to see Todd Bridges too, the last surviving original cast member😔. I only wish they could have portrayed Dana Plato's character as Kimberly in the show as well.
She wasn't in that episode
Hmmmmm...... Maybe letting that character rest was the right move. There is just so much sadness and pain in Ms. Plato's life. It hurts me to see her.
@@curtismartin2866 Not only that did you know that Dana had a son whom died from an apparent suicide almost exactly 11 years after his mother's death!
Used to love this show back in the day. Great theme song performed excellently by Boyz II Men. 👍
It's the hummm for me!!!!!🎶❤❤❤❤ My childhood appreciates this!🎉🤗
Yeeeeeeesss the hummmmmm👏👏👏
REST IN PEACE TO THE LATE GREAT ALAN THICKE!!!!
And that’s why Robin Thicke should’ve sang the theme song
@@LAWoman323213 He couldn't sing like his father!
@Out Of Darkness WHAT ROCK DO YOU LIVE IN?!?!
Damn! Dude, you are embarrassing yourself! Shhhhh. Just read the post, omg!
@Out Of Darkness Alan sang and co-wrote the theme song.
Nailed It!
Absolutely amazing!! Who better to sing this classic theme than Boyz II Men!! Even with the background vocals, the whole song was just awesome!!
Robin Thicke. That’s who!
@@LAWoman323213 you know what, that’s absolutely true. But Boyz II Men really made it pop
Hat tip to whoever designed the clothes and wigs of the background singers. Accurate for the period.
I still know the lyrics…. Chills ❣️
I love Boyz II Men . I'm excited to see them. I grew 🆙 listening Boyz II Men , My family members them too. I'm an 90s kid. My wish meet Nate, Shawn, & Wayne
This was the best part! Greatest tv sitcom song of all time IMO. Everyone did a great job! 📺 👍
@Mario I agree Mario!
THIS WAS PERFECT!!!
Ahmmmm, 🤙
I love that they did that hmmmmm at the end. I used to love that version of the theme song when I was a kid.
The way they were singing and moving while they was performing the song. I felt the same way when it came on TV 😂
I love B2M! I never expected them to sing that song so wonderfully! And with the actor too. He sang awesome!!
Beautiful special Harmony
So many memories in the 80s.
This whole thing is so brilliant.
Perfect version, takes me right back to my childhood
Alan Thicke is smiling down on you guys:)
I loved Boyz II Men's singing the theme but part of me would've loved to see Robin Thicke singing it. His dad sang the original, I think?
@@pisto30 Only during the final season on ABC. I can't remember who did the original.
@@Lupton2000 Thicke and his ex wife Gloria Loring (who also sang the Facts of Life theme from season 2 onward) performed the original.
No he isnt. Hes just saying they ruined something else.
Yes he is
My favorite show growing up. Wow i love it
I recoded the show and watched it when I got home from work, Boys 2 Men were great doing the theme song to Different Strokes….
This is crazy, I been binging on Different Strokes for the last few weeks! ❤️
Mhmm, me too, the last couple of months.
Me too for abt 2 weeks now
I agree with you guys. I love Diff'rent Strokes too. It comes on TV currently, on a channel called Grio.
Love that show then and I still love it now
After the Facts of Life thank, God for this show
Amen thank God for everything amen to that
What a lovely tribute to the whole cast, to Alan Thicke, and to the amazing behind-the-scenes crew. To everyone who brought so much joy to millions of people around the world ♥️
😅 So with all the trouble Todd was in at youth I thought for sure he would die of an overdose. So glad I was wrong. He’s the only one left. Congrats on getting your life together Todd. ❤️👏🏻
Nope he was able to get clean and live a healthier lifestyle. It was so good to see him!
Right I agree totally
He is BLESSED BY A HIGHER POWER 💞
He was always very cute!!!!!!!💕
1 of my heart throbs
That's pretty terrible of you to say. Smh. Only God knows when someone will pass away, and how they will pass away. If it's not your time. It's not your time. God wasn't finished with him yet.
@@laquetaworley4791 Yeah. He was always handsome. He went through a lot. He was molested by a man in Hollywood when he was on the show. It's pretty sad really. He shared his testimony on the Oprah show once. I had no idea that he went through that before that moment.
*"It takes different strokes to move the world"* Amen.
Diff'rent Strokes to move the world
Please bring this Era back 🥹😢
Awww, Todd Bridge!!!
@Janelle Glass wow he's 56!😉✌🙏👍
This is one of those songs that gets stuck in your head for days. I regret having clicked. 😂
😆
Haha 🤭 lol, it's so catchy 😌‼️
Took me back to my childhood🥰singing along💖
That was fantastic, took me back too many years ago too admit 😂. This year is all about nostalgia for me, probably for many after 2020. Happy Holidays to anyone reading this ❤️
I loved the Hammond Organ in the background. Very churchy.
Boys 2 Men is timeless! Thanks for all these years!!
The best theme song . Nothing can't top the message of this one.
I love how the legacy of such classic and iconic shows have endured even into these times with tributes being made.
Wow, she looks AMAZING! They're all looking great, very nice to see 👍
💗💗💗💗💗😭my generation
From the original survival member Todd Bridges to Boyz 2 Men doing the TV theme remake was spot on priceless.
Now that brought back some memories right there!!! 😎😍
What a brilliant idea to revisit these old shows and relive the glory.
I got goose bumps when they did the opening. 💖
So Beautiful ❤ Todd Bridges God Bless You ❤ Sweet Memories
Beautiful! You guys still got it☺❤
Noice!!! This was my favorite show growing up!!
THEY SANG THAT SONG!!!
YES 3👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Up
THAT WAS SO SO BE⚘🏆TIFUL👌🦋🤗🤗🤗 !! 5⭐
🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 *Nostalgia off the roof. Exactly what we needed*
different strokes season 6 is missing some episodes on roku they need to fix it
Just hearing that theme song took me back to my childhood 😢 great memories sometimes
This was awesome!
Essa música é maravilhosa. Assisto essa sitcom até hoje aqui no Brasil. É umas das minhas séries favoritas.
Eu também! Assisto praticamente todos os dias na Pluto tv
Thanks::LIVE in front of a Studio Audience - December 7, 2021
Wow, talk about a nostalgia fest! Boyz II Men and Diff'rent Strokes? Yes, I'm here for it!
This was AMAZING!!!!!
Todd and the boys kept it classy truth
I wish abc would put the full live Different Strokes episode on you tube like they did with previous ones.
I watched it on the ABC app
Absolutely brilliant 👍
My favorite show of all time. Been binge watching all the episodes on Roku channel.
Had so many shows I liked growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. Diffrent Strokes was one of them. I remember being little and visiting my cousins in WV and him saying “Little Arnold is coming on tonight”. Lol he never called the show by its name. Good memories.
I got chills!
Omg I can only imagine how he felt on that entire setting especially when the theme song just started playing because that's a real heavenly song especially being sung by boyz to men and backed up by that beautiful harmonizing background fr fr
Damn, I love these songs and hearing them done by other people is just the cherry on top❤
They should reboot the show. Have Todd Bridges as the father, and adopt two kids.
Wow 🤩 That's a terrific idea 💡 and I could definitely see it working 💯☺️‼️
Amazing how everyone loves these rubbish reboots.
I said the same thing. And he inherited the Drummond corporation.
that is a really good idea very creative
That is amazing idea and great I hope tv producers take note to your great idea we need a good sit com today That has good morals and values
That set is just as glamorous as the original
My favorite part of these specials is the performances of the theme songs, and this had to be the best one yet.
😭 Nostalgia pura!!!
Love
Boyman
Peace love wow!
So many memories...this was great🙌🙌👏👏👏❤️❤️
They KILLED it!!
Nice job Boys II Men
Todd Bridges Mom did him the way a momager should. When he was earning for the show back in the day. Todd’s mom actually saves his money for him so when he turned of age and the show was over he had plenty of bank! Now after that he spent money on drugs ended up in Compton Cali shooting at 8 people high on crack! Guess who got the charges drop? Non other than the great Johnny Cochran!!!!!