DIFF'RENT STROKES {DIFFERENT STROKES}: IN THE SWIM (TV)

Summary

One in this series of comedies about the family life of wealthy white industrialist Philip Drummond and his adopted African-American sons, Arnold and Willis. In this episode, Kimberly decides to leave private school and attend public school with Willis and his girlfriend, Charlene, and Mr. Drummond warily consents. Also, Pearl Gallagher interviews for the position of housekeeper at the Drummond household, and her impressive credentials include several Secretaries of State. Meanwhile, on her first day at public school, Kimberly learns that girls are not allowed to participate in swimming, and she berates the student body president since he does not support the girls' right to join the sport. At swim team tryouts, Kimberly tries to join the boys' team and disaster ensues. But ultimately, her actions have a positive impact on women's liberation. Commercials deleted.

Details

• NETWORK: NBC
• DATE: October 9, 1982 8:00 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 0:22:09
• COLOR/B&W: Color
• CATALOG ID: T:56544
• GENRE: Comedy
• SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy
• SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1978-1985; ABC - 1985-1986
• COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

• Howard Leeds … Executive Producer, Writer
• Blake Hunter … Executive Producer, Writer
• Martin Cohan … Producer, Writer
• John Maxwell Anderson … Associate Producer
• Gerren Keith … Director
• Bernie Kukoff … Created by
• Jeff Harris … Created by
• Gloria Loring … Theme Music by
• Alan Thicke … Theme Music by
• Al Burton … Theme Music by
• Conrad Bain … Cast, Phillip Drummond
• Gary Coleman … Cast, Arnold Drummond
• Todd Bridges … Cast, Willis Drummond
• Dana Plato … Cast, Kimberly Drummond
• Mary Jo Catlett … Cast, Pearl Gallagher
• Janet Jackson … Cast, Charlene Dupree
• Duke Stroud … Cast, Coach Barkley
• Keith Fisher … Cast, Christopher
• Annrae Walterhouse … Cast, Muriel
• Kimberly Kordes … Cast, Jan