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Kitt

01-02-2002, 09:48 PM

Dana Plato is still with us. Gary Coleman appears, he likes the script. Only the original caste appears, with references given to others. Mrs. Garrett appears, via live video, from her home.

The show takes place at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Drummond became deeply involved in philanthropy, and is recieving a recognition award. He's seated in the balcony with his wife. The camera will pan to them often. Ted Turner, a philanthropist himself, plays himself as Master of Ceremonies. He's an engaging speaker and friend to Mr. drummond.

Turner-- "It's been said of me that I dance to the beat of a diff'rent drum. The same could be said of my good friend, PhilipDrummond." Turner eventually introduces Arnold. "I spotted this kid doing one of the most hilarious stand up routines I'd ever seen. Arnold, who had always left his dad in stitches, took Dad's advise one day, which was to, 'Take that act on the road'. Arnold parlayed his comedy into hosting his own talk show on my network." Ted proudly introduces Arnold and parts.

Arnold, during his speach (or act) reminds us of when his brother scoffed at him for wanting to dance ballet. Willis, always a good dancer, went on to become a choreographer and founded a modern dance troupe in Harlem. Arnold introduces Willis, shakes his hand and walks off.

Willis thanks his Dad for helping him be the best he could be. The curtain soon opens to his Harlem dance troupe performing one of his choreographies. He parts ...The performance builds and builds, and Willis appears from one side of the stage, Kimberly from the other. Accompanied by the dancers, Kimberly and Willis dance a duet.

Willis, after bows with Kimberly, who trots off, speaks proudly of, and introduces Kimberly, who has married. (Her husband is not in attendance). She returns in a wardrobe change. Willis hands the spotlight to Kimberly who praises her father for teaching her the importance of a loving home. She and her husband founded a support group for adopted children (young and grown) and their families. She introduces a group of them who happen to be musicians. The curtain opens behind her and the 'all adoptive kids orchestra' waits for Kimberly to take the podium to weild the baton. Kimberly leads them, comically and with vigor in, "It's a Hard Knock Life". She wings the baton to the floor. After picking it up she finds Wynton Marsalis ( trumpet player) behind her. She gives him her look that says, "what? Not good enough?" Wynton holds out his hand and Kimberly turns over the baton. The band has ceased. Wynton taps the stick to the podium then leads them in the next song, which Kimberly sings, beautifully--"The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow".-- After which, she parts.

Arnold returns: "Dad would do anything for us kids. Because of him I was able to meet many marvelous people over the years. He couldn't always make that happen without the help of my sneaky sister and brother. Due to their shenanigans, I was able to meet the greatest there ever was; this man--my friend...Muhammad Ali."
Ali walks out with Kimberly and Willis each holding an arm.- Greetings on the stage.- Mr. Drummond and wife, along with all, show their love and respect with a standing ovation.

Kimberly, willis, Arnold et. all, leave Wynton Marsalis, alone, playing an impossibly moving solo rendition of the Diff'rent Strokes theme. Alan Thicke comes out to greet Wynton and asks, "How could you make that sound so good?" They disappear through the curtain as the credits roll in silence. A stage-hand, who of late goes by, Cara Oatmeal, walks across stage carrying a sign that says, That's All Folks.