Was CB’s relationship with Coleman, Plato, and Bridges strictly professional or did he try to help them overcome their personal problems?

I don't think he did something for the kids, after all they were coworkers. The only thing I knew he spoke with them because they start ordering the crew for food, something that Kim Fields (Tootie) discussed in her autobiography. He said something:"I've been in this industry for years and I would never do this"

I don't know if Conrad Bain tried to help Todd Bridges overcome his problems, but I do know that they were close and that Todd considered Conrad to be a father figure to him in real life.

I don't know if Conrad Bain tried to help Todd Bridges overcome his problems, but I do know that they were close and that Todd considered Conrad to be a father figure to him in real life.

I read on a site that Conrad and Charlotte Rae visited him in jail. In another interview he said he was very close with both castmates

Just my opinion, but I think all 3 of the child actors were very troubled to be helped offstage. Gary was the breakout star on the show and I don't think any of them would listen to any sound advice that Mr. Bain might have offered.