The Accident 

Everyone is planning a huge surprise party for Drummond on his 50th birthday. But the real surprise is a very tragic one: On his way home, Drummond is critically injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver.

Director:

Gerren Keith

Writers:

Howard Leeds (teleplay by), Ben Starr (teleplay by)

Stars:

Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Conrad Bain	...	Philip Drummond
Gary Coleman	...	Arnold Jackson
Todd Bridges	...	Willis Jackson
Dana Plato	...	Kimberly Drummond
Nedra Volz	...	Adelaide Brubaker
Robert Rockwell	...	Tom Bishop
Robert Ginty	...	Ron Connelly
Tom Rosqui	...	Dr. Benson
Gina Gallego	...	Nurse #1
Rana Ford	...	Nurse #2
Cyndi Cardinal	...	Telegram Girl

Storyline

Drummond eventually awakens - and recovers, at least physically - from life-threatening injuries suffered in a car crash. However, a concussion Drummond suffered in the wreck leaves him with amnesia ... and unless he can regain his memory, the potential loss of both his company and his family.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 December 1980 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tandem Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally aired as an hour long episode. Shown as a two part episode on syndication.

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Goofs

When Kimberly pressures Arnold to sign the card, Arnold calls her Dana.

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Connections

Referenced in Diff'rent Strokes: Shoot-Out at the O.K. Arcade (1982)

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Soundtracks

It Takes Diff'rent Strokes
(Theme Song)
Written by Alan Thicke, Al Burton and Gloria Loring
Performed by Al Burton, David Foster and Brenda Russell

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