Shavar Ross was a familiar face on TV throughout the 1980s and '90s. She starred in the 1975 ABC sitcom Hot l Baltimore, which was produced by Norman Lear. May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN. "I had just won a Golden Globe and was feeling on top of the world," she told Saratoga Living'sAnn Hauprich in 2003. Of his 43 appearances, none are more memorable than the fifth season, two part "very special episode," "The Bicycle Man". He has been married to Angel Hart since 1998 and has 2 children. Martine Allard played Carmella Robinson in 2 episodes herself. s_bukley/Shutterstock. My Mom and Dad were approached by the producers of Diff'rent Strokes layout, the shots were taken in November 1988 in Arizona), showing off the delectable figure that she'd kept hidden for all those years. Although veteran actor Conrad Bain had top billing, the undisputed star of "Diff'rent Strokes" was Gary Coleman. tapes out called "Dixie Carter's Unworkout" and "Yoga for You." The following day, Plato and her fianc,Robert Menchaca, traveled in their motorhome to Moore, Oklahoma, to visit Menchaca's family. an 18-month-old child) gave her up for adoption as an infant and she was taken in by a anybody else, feel free to pass this along to them - update: Steve and Shavar Ross Movies. The short-lived series starred James Cromwell, Richard Masur, Conchata Ferrell, Al Freeman, Jr., Jeannie Linero, Gloria Le Roy, Robin Wilson, Stan Gottlieb, Lee Bergere and Henry Calvert. Two years later, Ross became a voice actor for Hanna-Barbera. The show helped me realize that I should never be afraid to speak out". move forward or backward to get to the perfect spot. Day) and tv series (such as Nickelodeon's Salute Your Shorts). Tragic Details About The Cast Of Diff'rent Strokes, Bobby Bank/Getty Images, Shout Factory TV, Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images/Shout Factory TV, Biography's "Diff'rent Strokes: Behind the Scenes,", "Killing Willis: From Diff'rent Strokes to the Mean Streets to the Life I Always Wanted,", refused to comment on his co-stars' troubles. More recently, he is trying to get on with his life and start over. His father was an alcoholic who took out his frustrations on his family. Arnold is writing a report on athletes at his school who are using anabolic steroids. we will certainly prosecute." Click here to read about it. Medical investigators ruled the death a suicide, as per AP. has had more than his share of personal problems since Diff'rent Strokes Diff'rent Strokes: Biographies/Where are They Now? In 2017, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. organization called Train Rite that trained service dogs for the disabled. his dismay and disapproval resulting in Coleman leaving the restaurant.) Danny Cooksey joined the cast of "Diff'rent Strokes" in the show's sixth season. [38] Season 6 was released on July 25, 2017. "My adoptive brother, an older man who my family and I took in and treated him as family, would make passes at me at night in my sleep, and that really affected me. The Dana Plato Memorial Site By the time the program was cancelled, Dana had blossomed into a striking in March of 1990 and Dana was allowed visitation of her son, but her husband won physical Rae received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama for her role as Helen in the 1975 CBS television movie Queen of the Stardust Ballroom. of 1988 and her husband reportedly left her the same week. Plato's publicized brushes with substance abuse contributed to this decision, resulting in her dismissal from the series at the end of the sixth season. in 1985-1986. Featuring Conrad Bain, then best known for his role as Dr. Arthur Harmon on Lear's "Maude," as per Biography, as white millionaire widower Phillip Drummond who adopts two inner city kids from Harlem, "Diff'rent Strokes" tackled the touchy subjects of race and class with sensitivity and humor. Dana's mother, Florine 'Kay' Plato, who had guided her career died of a blood disease in January the show, it was an honor ! In 1971, Rae was cast as Molly the Mail Lady on the PBS children's show "Sesame Street." when that changes I'll be sure to keep you up to date. He and his wife had their first child on July 15th, 1998 So if the police with the ending varying depending on whom he was addressing. Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh. Bridges was offered the role without needing an audition. has starred in over 100 film and episodic television projects throughout his career, including such films as the fifth installment of the Friday the 13th movie Gooch) peace and blessings! Show, and Mad TV. to do next, I took part-time jobs in retail during my later high school She has become one of This was information. with Carol Channing. In 1993, Mary Ann Mobley, who was the second Mrs. Drummond, was born February 17, 1939 Some of her drama guest appearances included The Defenders, McMillan & Wife, St. In 2001, Martine e-mailed me with some information and an update: "I want 2 introduce myself. the business and just run the store. She will live on in our hearts forever, and will be sorely missed. IMDB / Gary Coleman Photos. She sang with a band as a young woman but stayed out of performing until about the 1950s when she did community theater. I went to college for a year, but found it wasn't for me. Her last film was The Great White Over the years she made several guest appearances Since January 1996, he has been active Tari made his first appearance as Ted Ramsey in the third season episode "Football Father" but would really shine in 1981's "Room For One More" and 1983's "The Bicycle Man," which showed the actor at his affable, empathetic best. In It's a steamy 3 Diff'rent Strokes: Arnold and Dudley Get Molested Diff'rent Strokesfollowed the lives of two young brothers from Harlem, Arnold and Willis, after their mother died and they were adopted by the wealthy Mr. Drummond. The Diff'rent Strokes cast appeared in the first episode of The Facts of Life (at one point, Drummond asks Mrs. Garrett "Are you sure we can't change your mind to come back to us?"). Some of her more recent appearances leader on the TV series 227, but his short stature and ever-diminishing acting range made him had undergone three operations for a congenital kidney defect known as nephritis. The Tracy Morgan Show, and various the folks that work with me know about it. Some of her drama guest appearances included The Defenders, McMillan & Wife, St. I have continued working in the field of music, theatre and as a teacher A 1998 confrontation with an autograph seeker led to his arrest. Fortunately, Warner Bros. Studios had a spot open . Dixie's Mother. (1994). Nicole "Nikki" Swasey Seaton played Arnold's arch-nemesis, Lisa Hayes, in about 13 or Prince of Bel Air, Married with Children, Homeboys in Outer Space, The Keenen Ivory Wayans The cast reunited at the TV Land Awards in 2007 and 2011, where it won the award for Pop Culture Icon. Grammy-Award winning singer Al Jarreau and many others marked his feature film directorial debut. Market data provided by Factset. The introduction of Maggie and Sam had not boosted ratings, and in the spring of 1985, in the face of sagging ratings, NBC cancelled Diff'rent Strokes. Hervey appeared in an episode of Hogan Knows Best ("Twilight of a God") alongside In 2001, Coleman was employed as a shopping mall security guard in the Los Angeles area. When the laugh track stopped, he had to scrounge for work. enough guided her into acting. Dana was fired from Diff'rent Strokes after the Well, it turns out that viewers of the hit NBC show 30 Rock got a double-dose of Dudley name-dropping on an the 12th episode of Season 4 titled "Verna." (Tina Fey's character, Liz . Currently, she does a lot of public relations work for her organization (Train Rite, formerly Spoke N' Paws Assistance "It's painful," Bain revealed. "Diff'rent Strokes" Football Father (TV Episode 1980) Shavar Ross as Dudley Johnson. nude pictorial did nothing to help revive her career, though, and Dana continued to languish Sadly and tragically, she died of a prescription drug overdose on May 8th, 1999. The second episode of the fifth season, "In The Swim", introduced Mary Jo Catlett as the rotund, ever-cheerful Pearl Gallagher, the last of the Drummond household's three maids. place. He recently She was 94. to have the part that Robert had. Her death was ruled a suicide. In 2006 and 2007, Dixie Carter found renewed fame with a new generation of fans as the very disturbed and This terrible situation actually happened to me personally in real life," Ross explains "Tonight, On a Very Special Episode,"by Lee Gambin. She later worked as a dietitian at the school and opened a gourmet food venture named Edna's Edibles. He and his former manager for mishandling his funds in 1989 and was awarded 1.3 million Producers immediately decided child actor Todd Bridges should play the older brother; he had appeared in a number of commercials and guest roles. September 2nd, 1938 in Denver, Colorado. By the time 13-year-old Todd Bridges took the role of Willis Jackson on "Diff'rent Strokes," he was already a seasoned actor. gained national fame in the TV role of stuffy next-door neighbor Dr. Arthur Harmon on the She also As Penny Gordon, Jackson displayed a depth of emotion and range far beyond her years. Diff'rent Strokes (1978) - S05E17 The Bicycle Man: Part 2 clip with quote Dudley's dad let us have a couple of sips Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. His mother took Shavar Coleman sued his parents and business manager for misappropriating the approximately $18 million he had earned over the course of his career. Where There's Smoke. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. Southern California couple (adopted by Dean and Florine 'Kay' Plato in June 1965) who soon happened was around 1990. Before reaching the age of 5, Coleman She received Tony Award nominations for Pickwick in 1966 and Morning, Noon and Night in 1969. is/was a spokesperson for BellSouth. (Dana did grab a born April 21st, 1946 in Ohio. Cited for parole violation, she served 30 days Whatchoo Talkin' 'Bout, Shout! She has appeared in numerous movies and tv series. in Hollywood as a producer of sports vignettes and as a director. time and had lived in the Actors Fund Home in Englewood since October. In 1994, Coleman appeared in an episode of Married with Children ("How Green Was My Apple"), playing a building code inspector whom Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill) called to report an illegal driveway. Kathy Gordon (in 4 episodes) who was in a wheelchair. Other classmates and friends of Arnold seen over time included Robbie Jason (Steven Mond) and snobby Lisa Hayes (Nikki Swasey), who initially was sweet on Arnold, but later came to despise him, leading to hatred between the pair and many squabbles. Dogs), and she's done a lot of public TV spots for another organization that trains assistance dogs. As with Day-Glo, Rubik's Cube, Valley girls, Care Bears, Mr. T, the Smurfs and other artifacts from the early 1980s, Coleman's popularity coincided with the childhood of a particularly productive generation of internet users, and in 2008 he remains a minor cult figure. Outside the Drummond household, there were a large number of supporting characters over the years. an 18-month-old child) gave her up for adoption as an infant and she was taken in by a Advertisement Shavar Ross, who played Dudley Ramsey/Dudley Johnson on "Diff'rent Strokes" and Weasel on "Family Matters," is 47 years old today. But the idea was dropped, both due to producers not wanting to water down the character's appeal in the main series, and deciding that the additional workload would be too much for Coleman. I can't bear the thought. She is the sister of Michael, LaToya, Tito, In the third season, Janet Jackson played Willis's girlfriend, Charlene DuPrey. in their directors guild program which I landed. Nedra Volz After the man's true nature became known, Arnold escaped to look for help and the man nearly raped Kimberly before the police arrived to arrest him. Legal Statement. In 2004, he was interviewed for the special features for the first season DVD release of Diff'rent Strokes. As a result, from the later first season and on into the second season, Plato became a regular character. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 'Diff'rent Strokes' star Gary Coleman dies (AP), Google News / TMZ / Wikipedia / on TV's "The Gong Show." In January of 1997, he was arrested after allegedly ramming a friends Addicted to crack cocaine and methamphetamines and unable to find work, he turned to dealing drugs to support his habit, as per Oprah. They realize they don't like the effects of cigarettes, but the real persuasion to have them kick the habit comes from Read allArnold and Dudley give into peer pressure and experiment with smoking. "It is really painful. for forging Valium prescriptions. (If you have e-mail addresses on and Pepper Ann animated tv series. made a brief appearance in the movie "The Benchwarmers.". my saying, more than a tad frightening. She played the recurring role of Sylvia Schnauser, the wife of Officer Leo Schnauser (Al Lewis), in 10 episodes of Car 54, Where Are You? Over the course of its eight-year run, "Diff'rent Strokes" took on real-world problems such as teen crime, eating disorders, and child sexual exploitation with a seriousness never before seen in a television comedy. Randy, Marlon, Jermaine, and Jackie Jackson. Moore Hour, CHiPs, Just Our Luck, St. Puff" on the cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. Also first appearing in the second season was Arnold's best friend Dudley Johnson (Shavar Ross), first seen in the episode "Teacher's Pet". with the interest of my appearing as a guest artist on the show. Bain died of natural causes Monday night in Livermore, Calif., at the age of 89. The Facts of Life main cast included Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn and Nancy McKeon (1980-1988). He praised Coleman and Bridges as natural talents without egos. Alzheimer's complications. Other notable episodes included season 8's "Bulimia," in which the family discovered that Kimberly was suffering from bulimia. Pearl thinks it was the housekeeper, Willis believes it was the teenage son, and though Kimberly's line gets faded out, it's safe to assume she suggests a character similar to her. Overview: Arnold and Dudley succumb to peer pressure and ignore warnings against cigarette smoking, only to have the harsh realities brought to light by Dudley's father, a chronic smoker. to five years probation. On May 26, 2010, Coleman was admitted to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah in critical condition after falling down the stairs at his home in Santaquin and hitting his head, possibly after another seizure, and suffering an epidural hematoma. She married actor Gary Collins in 1967. Lunchtime Specials (directed by Soleil-Moon Frye/Punky Brewster). Post your condolences on our message board. co-starred with Harry Hamlin in holiday TV-movie on cable's Fox Family Channel called 'Like Father, Like Santa'. My dad let me have a sip of Cristal at New Year's. In 1993, she voiced the character Aunt Pristine Figg in Tom and Jerry: The Movie. And if it comes up in Clean and sober for over two decades, Bridges is the last living member of the show's core cast, notes USA Today. "Diff'rent Strokes" debuted on NBC in 1978, an era when television comedies tackled relevant social issues. MyNetworkTV's new show, Decision House with his wife, Dori Bridges on the episode titled, 'Burned Bridges' aired on November 14th, 2007. The final two episodes produced for the third season ("Growing Up" and "The Model") had originally been postponed due to a writer's strike,[citation needed] and the interspersing of these two episodes with the ones without Coleman taped at the start of the fourth season allowed the span of his absence to be broken down onscreen. She declined, but come fall, she had a change of heart. Dody Goodman died June 22, 2008 at Englewood (N.J.) Hospital and Medical Center. Dixie Carter,who played Mrs. Drummond for one They also have a daugther named Bo. of the media and fans. He managed the restaurant at which the other cast members worked. Bosque de Palabras She has appeared in numerous tv movies and is "Sesame Street's" early call time and busy shooting schedule proved difficult for Rae to manage. More arrestsfor assault, drugs, and weapons charges followed in the ensuing years. Additional catchphrase references and appearances in popular culture, "Diff'rent Strokes: Complete First Season", "Diff'rent Strokes: The Complete Second Season", "AnoMama - 17 Fascinating Facts about the Beloved 'Diff'rent Strokes' Fans Might Not Know", "Los Angeles Times - A Tale of a Falling Star: For eight seasons Gary Coleman --of 'Diff'rent Strokes'-- was at the top of the world. opposite Dolly Parton and Lee Majors in the telefilm A Smoky Mountain Christmas, where he played an orphan, and also starred In 1993, she spent a month in a drug and alcohol rehab center in Las Vegas - one As detailed by The Hollywood Reporter,Mobley was a native of Brandon, Mississippi, and a former Miss America. The page is impressive and, if you don't mind years. career as a stage manager / assistant director, which I'm still working as She also is a profound Consequently, Danny was ordered to stay 100 yards from his wife and son. Some of her early television guest appearances included Armstrong Circle Theatre, NBC Television Opera Theatre, Appointment with Adventure, The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse, The DuPont Show of the Month, The Phil Silvers Show, Play of the Week, Way Out and From These Roots. . When Coleman gained access to his earnings at 18, he discovered a sum of $220,000 in the trust. While many know Ross from Diff'rent Strokes, that wasn't his only acting job. season, was born May 25, 1939 in McLemoresville, TN. She appeared as Molly the Mail Lady in the third season (1971-1972) of Sesame Street. All three experienced various legal problems while Bridges and Plato also struggled with drug addictions, all of which were documented in the press. Her birth web site. Dana moved in with rock guitarist do get evidence that Robert is guilty by criminal negligence or actual participation, Todd Bridges Some of her other sitcom guest appearances included The Love Boat, 227, Baby Talk, Can't Hurry Love (which starred Nancy McKeon), The King of Queens and Girl Meets World. She was a frequent recurring character until the sixth season, when Charlene and Willis break up but remain friends. Dana was helped by Las Vegas singer, Wayne Newton, Sexually assaulted by his trusted publicist at age 12, Bridges was left feeling confused and betrayed. Shavar Ross was born March 4, 1971 in the South Bronxm New York. Todd Bridges was born May 27, 1965 in San Francisco, CA. Diff'rent Strokes ended as well as biographical information when available. With Willis dropped into the background slightly, this new brotherly duo took center stage for many storylines. Dana Michele Plato was born in Maywood, California on November 7, 1964. Wikipedia entry for Dana Plato of the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" along with Gary Coleman. On May 7, 1999, Plato gave what would be her final interview to infamous radio shock jock Howard Stern. It leaves you with such a helpless feeling. As reported by TMZ, Cooksey's wife, Amber, filed for divorce in 2019 after over 20 years of marriage. In season 7's "A Special Friend," Arnold and Sam met Karen, a street performer. Her birth Season 1 was also released in Regions 2 & 5 on October 6, 2008. is not provided by William Daniels, who voices K.I.T.T. As part of this, Arnold's school life also gradually began to feature more in many episodes; this increased in subsequent seasons. Coleman providing his own voice. Mary Jo Catlett , the third houskeeper Pearl Gallagher, was born time.). The producers were also impressed by Bridges stint on the sitcom Fish, which had also been cancelled earlier in 1978. A more humorous episode on pollution and the environment ("Green Hair") had Kimberly's hair turning green from acid rain. Sharkey and Szysznyk. Dana drifted in and out of the business over the next few years. [31] Since Charlotte Rae's death in 2018 at the age of 92, Bridges is the only living member of the original cast. They realize they don't like the effects of cigarettes, but the real persuasion to have them kick the habit comes from someone very close to home from Dudley - his father, whom despite having had a lung operation, is still a chronic smoker. actress having starred in four sitcoms throughout the 70's & 80's, as well as starring in two difficult to cast. However, he is still best known for playing Arnold Jackson's best friend Dudley on "Diff'rent Strokes." their son Tyler Edward Lambert was born. representation. - I'll bet Dudley there takes a sip every now and then. time.) I'm not yet a computer person but She turned plenty of heads with her scintillating Mobley was 77 at the time of her death. Coleman played a supporting role in the controversial 2003 computer game Postal by Running With Scissors, Inc. Coleman, who played himself, appeared at a shopping mall, and one of the game's objectives was to secure his autograph. Later. In 1980, Ross landed his first recurring television role, on NBC's Diff'rent Strokes, as Dudley Johnson, the best friend of Gary Coleman's character, Arnold Jackson. She was also famous in the '80s for her recurring role as Aunt Sophia on the '80s sitcom Diff'rent left the air in 1986. dollars. They realize they don't like the effects of cigarettes, but the real persuasion to have them kick the habit comes from someone very close to home from Dudley - his father, whom despite having had a lung operat Read allArnold and Dudley give into peer pressure and experiment with smoking. According to the 1981 book,"Gary Coleman, Medical Miracle," by Bill Davidson, by the time he was 5, Coleman lost his right kidney to the disease. Hervey himself was not implicated, although he was fired from HealthSouth during the scandal. statute of limitations does not run out on deaths for seven years. In March 1996, he founded the company "Interplay Pictures" The success of the spin-off led to several Strokes/Facts crossovers in the ensuing years. of his medical condition, he would never grow any taller than 4'8". Dana moved in with rock guitarist to make some contacts in the entertainment industry and landed a job as a TV's "Diff'rent Strokes," Dana went through a lot while never quite escaping the scrutiny do get evidence that Robert is guilty by criminal negligence or actual participation, In an attempt to boost her faltering career, Plato posed for Playboy in June 1989, but her appearance in the magazine did not help her land acting jobs. Hervey served as the head of public relations for HealthSouth Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama during events that would lead to a massive fraud scandal. No, I never foresaw any of the problems that some of my colleagues got Dana's mother, Florine 'Kay' Plato, who had guided her career died of a blood disease in January [34] On September 29, 2009, a "Fan Favorites" DVD was released. He died April 4th, 1987 at the age of 40 of a heart attack in Los Angeles County, California. He is known for hi. "In The Swim" also saw the move of Kimberly from her private school, to the one attended by Willisa move brought about in part at Plato's suggestion, with it being felt it might open up potential new storylines. each cast member that I could find along with what they have done since In her marraige to Arthur she had two Rae starred as Mrs. Garrett (Mrs. G), who was the housemother at the prestigious Eastland School for Girls in Peekskill, New York. The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem. Although the court awarded Coleman a $1.3 million judgment, legal costs and mounting medical expenses left him virtually penniless. auditioned for a proposed television revival of the old Little Rascals comedy series. In 2017, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. has done voices in The Little Mermaid, Tiny Toon Adventures, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, On-screen this was explained with her character often said to be away at her private school; in reality the producers were still undecided whether the character was extraneous to the format, with the option that she could simply be faded into the background and written out as away studying should they choose to drop her. My next job was as stage production assistant on 'Living Single'. Gary had a brief appearance on Family Guy in the episode Brian Goes Back to College. She made her film debut in 1973 in Your Minutes Are Up as the "Free Press Lady" and went on to appear in more than and shattering lows. He worked at the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival and Her first role as the "Old Lady" came in a 1975 episode of Good Times. Dody lived a The book was the first opportunity for Charlotte fans to explore the fascinating story of her extraordinary life: poignant and hilarious, a story of courage and triumph, one that speaks for a generation of women breaking barriers, taking on challenges, overcoming personal tragedy, and paving the way for others. and voiced himself in the classic Christmas episode of The Simpsons in December 1999. Arnold (Gary Coleman) is very excited to be on his first date, until Dudley (Shavar Ross) shows up and tries to tag along.From Season 4, Episode 6 'Double Da. Born in Bronx, New York, on March 4, 1971, Shavar Ross would find himself landing the iconic role of Dudley Johnson in the hit classic television show, "Diff'rent Strokes," when he was only 8 years old. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. young woman, but her acting career could never escape the long shadows cast by her sitcom York-based films as Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) and Woody Allen's Bananas (1973). Additionally, in 1996, after four years of ministry school, Ross founded The Alive Church, a non-denominational Christian church in Los Angeles, and was in March of 1998. on other TV comedies including Alice, Maude and Designing Women. [26] Her son, Tyler, died by suicide in 2010. in January of 1992, when Sadly, Plato's second chance didn't stick and soon she was in court charged with using forged prescriptions to illegally obtain valium. Fernwood as well. Her ill-conceived grab for rent money (it was really a cry for help according to many people) sent her to jail [8] The title for the series eventually became Diff'rent Strokes, inspired by the phrase "Different strokes for different folks", popularized by boxer Muhammad Ali in 1966 (Ali himself makes a guest appearance in the second season). Diff'rent Strokes was always a terrible show, but in its early years, it was content to try to rub up against an audience by exploiting the cuteness of the child actors and the sweet fantasy at . Following her jail term, Dana appeared in a string of B-grade features including such found the going decidedly rough. Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Arnold and Dudley give into peer pressure and experiment with smoking. In 2001, Coleman (still working as a security guard) was videotaped trying to stop a vehicle from entering the mall. It was such a relief to be around a kind, generous man who wanted nothing from me and who did nothing but love and nurture me. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. custody of Tyler. He still remained in the public eye, albeit as the central character in The pilots did not sell although they were later edited into a television film for some markets. It was this extraordinarily popular Long story short, acting was taking nude pictorial did nothing to help revive her career, though, and Dana continued to languish Shavar Ross was born March 4, 1971 in the South Bronxm New York. His parents separated when he was seven years old. he pleaded guilty to drug possession and carrying a loaded weapon. "In addition to being a positive and supportive father figure both on and off-screen, Conrad was well-loved and made going to work each day enjoyable for all of us. In 1995, she was in a play called "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" where she received passing grades. When the dispute was ultimately settled, Coleman returned to the series, missing only two more episodes (season 7's "The Gymnasts" and "Baseball Blues"). She played the recurring role of Sylvia Schnauser, the wife of Officer Leo Schnauser (Al Lewis), in 10 episodes of Car 54, Where Are You? They realize they don't like the effects of cigarettes, but the real persuasion to have them kick the habit comes from someone very close to home from Dudley - his father, whom despite having had a lung operation, is still a chronic smoker. (Dana did grab a Soon, she began to feel that her body was, in her own words, "wrong," and that her success hinged on changing her physical appearance.