BREAKING: Gary Coleman Passes Away at 42

[vcrfan]

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[Pavan]

Very sad news. May Gary rest in peace.

Here is a tribute from Sitcoms Online:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/0...ighlights.html

Stay with us if there are any news on on-air tributes for Gary, such as a Diff'rent Strokes marathon.

[catlover79]

That was a beautiful tribute, Pav. Thank you.

[Couch Potato 05]

Now this is one man I truly feel sorry for. He's had such a troubled, miserable life. I read this was the 3rd time this yr he was hospitalized. This last time from a fall.

Poor guy!

[Pavan]

UPDATE: Bio TV Remembers Gary Coleman on Wednesday, June 2: http://bit.ly/aFXDNu

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Pavan

UPDATE: Bio TV Remembers Gary Coleman on Wednesday, June 2: http://bit.ly/aFXDNu

[Jude The Obscure]

While on break today, I heard the news that he was in critical condition. My gut instinct told me to expect to hear news of his death later.....and it was so true.

RIP Gary.....may you find the peace that so eluded you on earth.

[Pitooey]

I also had the feeling that he was going. So sad though. He suffered alot in life.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Pitooey

I also had the feeling that he was going. So sad though. He suffered alot in life.

So did I. I had a friend who died of a brain hemorrhage at age 35 - and he didn't have HALF the health issues Gary Coleman did.

[stwhoges]

Me-TV in Chicago will air a "Diff’rent Strokes Gary Coleman Marathon" on Saturday, May 29th from 11am to 7pm.

Episode Titles/Descriptions as follows:

11:00 am Movin' In

Multi-millionaire Phillip Drummond, who has agreed to the death-bed wish of his housekeeper to raise her two small sons as his own, welcomes 8-year-old Arnold and 12-year-old Willis into his lavish penthouse. Anxious to make them feel at home, he showers them with gifts and love -- and is puzzled when he learns that the boys are planning to sneak from the lap of luxury back to Harlem. Aiding Drummond in his effort to make the street-wise, ghetto youngsters feel welcome in the affluent white worl

11:30 am Birds and Bees

Willis' fishy version of the facts of life leaves Arnold with misconceptions and Mr. Drummond on tender hooks. Arnold repeats his "knowledge" to a neighbor's daughter, but the girl's mother is not amused.

12:00 pm The Reporter

Determined to prove he didn't fabricate a story about drug abuse in his grade school just to win a journalism contest, Arnold takes his article to the New York City newspaper sponsoring the competition, and when they run his story on the front page, Arnold receives some unexpected more support from First Lady Nancy Reagan.

12:30 pm The Trial

When Arnold is in trouble for putting his goldfish in Mr. Drummond's hot tub, Willis insists that it is wrong to convict him without a trial. The whole family, with Mrs. Garrett as judge, comes up with an important verdict.

1:00 pm Arnold's Girlfriend, Part I

Arnold has appendicitis and Drummond has to deal with the bigotry of Fred Tanner, a potential housing project investor whose daughter is the key to getting Arnold to sit still for the operation.

1:30 pm Arnold's Girlfriend, Part II

Arnold's life is endangered when the kids find out they can't share a room in the hospital and run away on the eve of Arnold's surgery.

2:00 pm Arnold's Hero

Arnold's wildest dream is realized when he comes face-to-knee with "The Champ" -- special guest star Muhammad Ali. When the meeting arranged by Mr. Drummond between Arnold and his idol, Muhammad Ali, falls through, Kimberly and Willis concoct a wild scheme to ensure that Arnold's dream will come true.

2:30 pm Goodbye Dolly

When Arnold loses his favorite doll, he makes sure that his misery is shared equally by the various members of his household, who soon try everything to get it back.

3:00 pm The Adoption, Part I

The Drummond family celebrates the day Arnold and Willis are supposed to be officially adopted until the visit of a "relative" leaves their plans in jeopardy. Whitman Mayo guest stars as Jethro Simpson, who sees his way to go from junk to jewels in a last will and testament leaving a fortune to Willis and Arnold.

3:30 pm The Adoption, Part II

It appears that Mr. Drummond's attempts to adopt Arnold and Willis will be aborted by a conniving junk dealer until the boys take matters into their own hands. Whitman Mayo guest stars as "long-lost relative" Jethro Simpson who has arrived with a letter supposedly written by the boys' father, leaving Arnold and Willis in his custody.

4:00 pm The Goat

Arnold's first day at junior high is emotionally devastating when he's shunned for not measuring up to the expectations that everyone had for Willis Jackson's brother, but Arnold devises a risky scheme that he feels certain will elevate his prestige.

4:30 pm Beauty In The Eye Of Arnold

Arnold is faced with a dilemma when his friends insist he take a cute cheerleader to the dance instead of the girl Arnold really likes who they consider an "ugly duckling."

5:00 pm No Time For Arnold

A lonely Arnold comes up with a method of gaining his family's attention. Unfortunately his plan works a little too well; he ends up with everyone's attention, including the family doctor.

5:30 pm Arnold's Tangled Web

To prevent Drummond from seeing his "F" in geometry, Arnold arranges to have Drummond's signature forged on his report on his report card, but the scheme backfires when Drummond insists on a personal inspection of Arnold's grades.

6:00 pm Retrospective, Part I

Mr. Drummond and family gather around their Christmas tree and recall the many humorous incidents that the family has shared since Arnold and Willis moved in. This special one-hour episode features highlights from previous shows.

6:30 pm Retrospective, Part II

Mr. Drummond and family gather around their Christmas tree and recall the many humorous incidents that the family has shared since Arnold and Willis moved in. This special one-hour episode features highlights from previous shows.

[catlover79]

^ Cool - thanks for the update!!