In this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I discuss the 1978 sitcom, Diff’rent Strokes. This show was both controversial and well-received at the time. Its life and reputation were extended by its long run in syndication. I begin the episode discussing very special episodes of television. I find them fascinating in how effective they were back then to a young me versus how easy they are to chuckle about now. Technology and the availability of EVERYTHING have really changed our expectations of entertainment, whether it teaches a lesson or not.
Retroist Diff’rent Strokes Podcast
Retroist Diff’rent Strokes Podcast
Retroist Diff’rent Strokes Podcast
In this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I discuss the 1978 sitcom, Diff’rent Strokes. This show was both controversial and well-received at the time. Its life and reputation were extended by its long run in syndication. I begin the episode discussing very special episodes of television. I find them fascinating in how effective they were back then to a young me versus how easy they are to chuckle about now. Technology and the availability of EVERYTHING have really changed our expectations of entertainment, whether it teaches a lesson or not.