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29 October 1981 (USA)
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Carl Kanisky is chief of police in Glenlawn, California. After the death of his wife, Margaret, he asks her friend...
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Another 12 nominations
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Nell Carter Dead at 54
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 January 2003)
Actress and Singer Nell Carter Dies at 54
(From WENN. 23 January 2003)
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 January 2003)
Actress and Singer Nell Carter Dies at 54
(From WENN. 23 January 2003)
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Gimme A Stroke! Only Kidding! This show made Nell famous!
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 9 of 77) | Nell Carter | ... | Nellie Ruth 'Nell' Harper (137 episodes, 1981-1987) |
 | Lara Jill Miller | ... | Samantha 'Sam' Kanisky (107 episodes, 1981-1987) |
 | Lauri Hendler | ... | Julie Kanisky / ... (97 episodes, 1981-1986) |
| Kari Michaelson | ... | Katie Kanisky (96 episodes, 1981-1986) |
| Dolph Sweet | ... | Chief Carl Kanisky (83 episodes, 1981-1985) |
| John Hoyt | ... | Grandpa Stanley Kanisky (78 episodes, 1982-1987) |
 | Joseph Lawrence | ... | Joey Donovan (77 episodes, 1983-1987) |
| Telma Hopkins | ... | Addy Wilson (68 episodes, 1983-1987) |
| Howard Morton | ... | Officer Ralph Simpson (50 episodes, 1981-1986) |
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30 min (137 episodes)
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Nell and the Kanisky family lived at 2938 Wells Drive.
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Continuity: The front door of the set has a brass mail slot, but exterior shots are of a door with no slot.
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Referenced in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) (TV)
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Gimme a Break
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Nell Carter will always be known as Nell from Gimme a Break than her Broadway background which included singing and dancing. Sadly, she died in her fifties. She plays a beloved housekeeper in a Caucasian American home led by the wonderful Dolph Sweet who passed away during the show's run. The cast also included three teenage daughters. The show had an extended family of regular cast members like Telma Hopkins who played Nell's best friend. Sweet's character was a police chief of Glenlawn, California. Over the years during it's run, Nell welcomed Joey and Matthew Laurence and other cast members. The show dealt with sensitive topics like depression, suicide, teenage angst, death, loss, racism, etc., without being preachy or dumb. It was never a critical favorite but you felt at home with Nell and the gang.