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TVFactFan · 02-26-2008, 09:28 PM

Remembered for Diffrent Strokes because that particular acting Job in his life doesn't help him getting acting jobs in 2008. So that's why he wants to leave hat part of his life in the past

Also His Wife was with him on the Today Show and said that she only know him as GARY because she is only 22 and never seen Diffrent Strokes. That was her response to Al Roker's question-"what do you friends say about you being married to Gary Coleman?

Ireneparalegal · 02-26-2008, 10:15 PM

Those are the same answers they gave on that show they appeared on last week when they talked abt their marriage and his anger issues with people only recognizing him for DS. Sorry Gary...

but what else do you want people to remember you for?

TVFactFan · 02-26-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Those are the same answers they gave on that show they appeared on last week when they talked abt their marriage and his anger issues with people only recognizing him for DS. Sorry Gary...

but what else do you want people to remember you for?

The Movie he played in with Robert Gulliamue in 1983-lol

Ireneparalegal · 02-26-2008, 10:24 PM

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The Movie he played in with Robert Gulliamue in 1983-lol

Pleeeeeeeeeeze...

Gary doesn't want people to remember him from that era at all. That was because he was young.

Brian Damage · 02-26-2008, 10:39 PM

No offense to Gary, but if it wasn't for DS, nobody would know who he was. Also, with his stature, what roles can he actually obtain?

TVFactFan · 02-26-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

No offense to Gary, but if it wasn't for DS, nobody would know who he was. Also, with his stature, what roles can he actually obtain?

Well in defense of Gary, The show did go off the air over 20 years ago so I can see why he wants to move on. Same way Demond Wilson doesn't want to discuss Sanford and Son anymore

Ireneparalegal · 02-26-2008, 10:46 PM

Then he needs to "move on" and stop making tv appearances of any kind. We only know him for DS and if he wants the fans to leave him alone, then he needs to avoid the media and get another job.

Brian Damage · 02-26-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Well in defense of Gary, The show did go off the air over 20 years ago so I can see why he wants to move on. Same way Demond Wilson doesn't want to discuss Sanford and Son anymore

I can understand that, but with his bad attitude and his small stature, Hollywood producers aren't exactly knocking down his door.

TVFactFan · 02-26-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Then he needs to "move on" and stop making tv appearances of any kind. We only know him for DS and if he wants the fans to leave him alone, then he needs to avoid the media and get another job.

Well why is his situation diffrent from Demond Wilson?

Dean Winchester · 02-26-2008, 10:50 PM

Diff'rent Strokes doesn't keep Gary from getting acting roles, Gary's attitude keeps him from getting acting roles. Dixie Carter, Janet Jackson, Paul Walker and Joey Lawrence are just a few who appeared on that show and yet have had success long after the show.

Brian Damage · 02-26-2008, 10:54 PM

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Diff'rent Strokes doesn't keep Gary from getting acting roles, Gary's attitude keeps him from getting acting roles. Dixie Carter, Janet Jackson, Paul Walker and Joey Lawrence are just a few who appeared on that show and yet have had success long after the show.

That may be true, but none of those actors were regulars for very long.

Ireneparalegal · 02-26-2008, 10:55 PM

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Well why is his situation diffrent from Demond Wilson?

Because Demond Wilson keeps a low profile and doesn't get all riled up when people acknowledge him. He hasn't been in trouble for assault. He doesn't whine and b*tch abt his work on S&S...HE STAYS OUT OF THE MEDIA and doesn't go on every show like Inside Edition crying abt everything, showing his bad attitude, showing how angry he is...should I go on?

Dean Winchester · 02-26-2008, 10:56 PM

I think if Gary acted a little more gracious towards his past, he'd have more of a shot at a future. Mindy Cohn has had a very successful voice-over career yet if there's anything FOL-related, she's there (Lisa Whelchel too, even tho Lisa retired from the industry so it's not necessarily the same thing). Michael J. Fox will do anything Family Ties related, Tom Hanks has never denied Bosom Buddies and has even put Scolari in some of his films, and so on. Gary Coleman owes whatever fame he has left to "whatchootalkinbout Willis".

Ireneparalegal · 02-26-2008, 10:58 PM

Gary is the poster child for what can happen to a child actor who does nothing with their life after there is no show business work.

Brian Damage · 02-26-2008, 11:13 PM

Why oh why do I see a Gary Coleman reality show???

02-26-2008, 09:28 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	Gary Coleman explains this morning on the Today Show that he doesn't want to be...... Remembered for Diffrent Strokes because that particular acting Job in his life doesn't help him getting acting jobs in 2008. So that's why he wants to leave hat part of his life in the past Also His Wife was with him on the Today Show and said that she only know him as GARY because she is only 22 and never seen Diffrent Strokes. That was her response to Al Roker's question-"what do you friends say about you being married to Gary Coleman?

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Then he needs to "move on" and stop making tv appearances of any kind. We only know him for DS and if he wants the fans to leave him alone, then he needs to avoid the media and get another job.

02-26-2008, 10:50 PM	#10
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Diff'rent Strokes doesn't keep Gary from getting acting roles, Gary's attitude keeps him from getting acting roles. Dixie Carter, Janet Jackson, Paul Walker and Joey Lawrence are just a few who appeared on that show and yet have had success long after the show.

02-26-2008, 10:56 PM	#13
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I think if Gary acted a little more gracious towards his past, he'd have more of a shot at a future. Mindy Cohn has had a very successful voice-over career yet if there's anything FOL-related, she's there (Lisa Whelchel too, even tho Lisa retired from the industry so it's not necessarily the same thing). Michael J. Fox will do anything Family Ties related, Tom Hanks has never denied Bosom Buddies and has even put Scolari in some of his films, and so on. Gary Coleman owes whatever fame he has left to "whatchootalkinbout Willis".

02-26-2008, 10:58 PM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Gary is the poster child for what can happen to a child actor who does nothing with their life after there is no show business work.

02-26-2008, 11:13 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Why oh why do I see a Gary Coleman reality show???