Let's keep it real. Acting is not easy. But when you are a child, acting is super difficult. This summer while I have been home BET has been airing Different Strokes and I am now convinced that Gary Coleman was the best child actor of all time. Better than Jackie Cooper, The Beaver and especially Punky Brewster. Not only did he star on an ensemble show for over 8 seasons but he carried it. The only other person that can say they did that was Jaleel White, who still has not gotten the credit he deserves. Gary Coleman deserves an Emmy. His show gave us the show Facts Of life which was awesome. The next time you get a chance check out Arnold Jackson and see how he mixes it up with Willis, Kimberly (God Bless The Dead) one of the maids and Mr. D.
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eh... he kinda fell off in the later episodes when that red haired Sam came along. The early episodes I'd agree with you.. his comedic timing was impeccable.. but when he aged... not so much.. maybe because he was like 22 playing a 11year old.
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