Biography: Dana Plato Re-airs on June 18 on the Biography Channel - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJ · 06-15-2008, 10:32 PM

Wednesday, June 18 at 10PM ET/PT and Thursday, June 19 at 2AM ET/PT

Biography: Dana Plato. Chronicles the tragic life of the Diff'rent Strokes star who died of a drug overdose at 35. Born to an unwed, teenage mother, Plato was put up for adoption. She appeared in her first TV ad when she was just 7, and at age 14 she was hired for Diff'rent Strokes. Six years later she was forced to leave the show when she became pregnant. Plato then languished in the world of B-movies and even soft core pornography, all the while struggling with an addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol. Plato's rise and fall continues to have a haunting effect on the culture of child celebrity in Hollywood. CC HD [TVPG]

LondonBRIDGES · 06-16-2008, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I've been wanting to see this. Now I wish they would re-air Behind The Camera: The Unauthorized Story of A Diff'rent Strokes. Missed it in '06

TVFactFan · 06-16-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Wednesday, June 18 at 10PM ET/PT and Thursday, June 19 at 2AM ET/PT

Biography: Dana Plato. Chronicles the tragic life of the Diff'rent Strokes star who died of a drug overdose at 35. Born to an unwed, teenage mother, Plato was put up for adoption. She appeared in her first TV ad when she was just 7, and at age 14 she was hired for Diff'rent Strokes. Six years later she was forced to leave the show when she became pregnant. Plato then languished in the world of B-movies and even soft core pornography, all the while struggling with an addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol. Plato's rise and fall continues to have a haunting effect on the culture of child celebrity in Hollywood. CC HD [TVPG]

Her Biography is too depressing

Hominik · 06-18-2008, 03:36 PM

I think this is a misprint by this site because the Biography Channel does not list the Plato story anywhere on tonight's listings.......

Wed 18th June 2008
08:00Tiger Woods
09:00Barry Sheene
10:00Matthew Broderick
11:00Larry Hagman
12:00Patrick Duffy
13:00Freddie Mercury
14:00Tiger Woods
15:00Barry Sheene
16:00Matthew Broderick
17:00Larry Hagman
18:00Phil Collins Finally - The First Farewell Tour
19:00Sylvester Stallone
21:00William Shatner
22:00Girl Friday
23:00Gene Simmons Family Jewels: Behind The Makeup
23:30Gene Simmons Family Jewels 2: Under The Knife?
00:00HOGAN KNOWS BEST: Anniversary Surprise
00:30HOGAN KNOWS BEST: Brooke's Boyfriend
01:00Girl Friday

Pavan · 06-18-2008, 03:39 PM

No, it is airing:

http://biography.com/listings/daily.do
http://www.biography.com/listings/ep...iringid=302880

LondonBRIDGES · 06-19-2008, 10:05 AM

A heartwrenching biography. Her life was very tumultuous, suicide is the ultimate form of self-hatred. My heart broke at the end when her young son spoke at her funeral.

Wow, those Howard Stern callers were ruthless...

Oh and Todd said that "She introduced me to pot." I thought that statement was tacky. I mean come on, take responsibility for your own actions. I'm sure she didn't hold a gun to your head.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-20-2008, 02:09 PM

I missed the episode of Dan Plato and was wondering if they are going to re-air The Biograpy.

DJM77 · 06-20-2008, 10:36 PM

Anyone else notice how when they talked about the "B-movies" she appeared in late in her life that they showed a still shot of the cast of Silver Spoons?

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-20-2008, 10:44 PM

what B movie was that

PrettyinPink55 · 06-20-2008, 10:53 PM

I missed it!!!

BarneyFife · 06-21-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Her Biography is too depressing

I agree with King, it's very depressing to see her life story, especially in the end.

DJM77 · 06-21-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

what B movie was that

It's not a B-movie. Silver Spoons was a sitcom in the 80's. And Dana wasn't even in it. I guess the people that put together the Biography thought we were all too stupid to notice that.

Sparkygirl · 06-21-2008, 05:48 PM

Gary Colman was a guest on Silver Spoons, maybe when they said Dana was it was by accident

kenj28 · 06-27-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

I missed the episode of Dan Plato and was wondering if they are going to re-air The Biograpy.

According to A&E's website it re-airs at 7AM on JUne 27th. My tv guide says 8 AM. Dragons-Lair-studios .com has the Behind the camera movie on DVD.I bought one.

06-15-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,673	Biography: Dana Plato Re-airs on June 18 on the Biography Channel Wednesday, June 18 at 10PM ET/PT and Thursday, June 19 at 2AM ET/PT Biography: Dana Plato. Chronicles the tragic life of the Diff'rent Strokes star who died of a drug overdose at 35. Born to an unwed, teenage mother, Plato was put up for adoption. She appeared in her first TV ad when she was just 7, and at age 14 she was hired for Diff'rent Strokes. Six years later she was forced to leave the show when she became pregnant. Plato then languished in the world of B-movies and even soft core pornography, all the while struggling with an addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol. Plato's rise and fall continues to have a haunting effect on the culture of child celebrity in Hollywood. CC HD [TVPG]

06-18-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
Hominik Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Location: Madison Ct. USA Posts: 17	Dana Plato on Biography tonight? I think this is a misprint by this site because the Biography Channel does not list the Plato story anywhere on tonight's listings....... Wed 18th June 2008 08:00Tiger Woods 09:00Barry Sheene 10:00Matthew Broderick 11:00Larry Hagman 12:00Patrick Duffy 13:00Freddie Mercury 14:00Tiger Woods 15:00Barry Sheene 16:00Matthew Broderick 17:00Larry Hagman 18:00Phil Collins Finally - The First Farewell Tour 19:00Sylvester Stallone 21:00William Shatner 22:00Girl Friday 23:00Gene Simmons Family Jewels: Behind The Makeup 23:30Gene Simmons Family Jewels 2: Under The Knife? 00:00HOGAN KNOWS BEST: Anniversary Surprise 00:30HOGAN KNOWS BEST: Brooke's Boyfriend 01:00Girl Friday
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06-18-2008, 03:39 PM	#5
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06-20-2008, 02:09 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I missed the episode of Dan Plato and was wondering if they are going to re-air The Biograpy.
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06-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#10
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06-16-2008, 08:11 AM	#2
LondonBRIDGES Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 59	Thanks for the heads up. I've been wanting to see this. Now I wish they would re-air Behind The Camera: The Unauthorized Story of A Diff'rent Strokes. Missed it in '06

06-19-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
LondonBRIDGES Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 59	A heartwrenching biography. Her life was very tumultuous, suicide is the ultimate form of self-hatred. My heart broke at the end when her young son spoke at her funeral. Wow, those Howard Stern callers were ruthless... Oh and Todd said that "She introduced me to pot." I thought that statement was tacky. I mean come on, take responsibility for your own actions. I'm sure she didn't hold a gun to your head.

06-20-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,561	Anyone else notice how when they talked about the "B-movies" she appeared in late in her life that they showed a still shot of the cast of Silver Spoons?

06-20-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	what B movie was that

06-21-2008, 05:48 PM	#13
Sparkygirl Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 23, 2004 Location: CT Posts: 59	Gary Colman was a guest on Silver Spoons, maybe when they said Dana was it was by accident
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