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Whatcha Talkin’ Bout Willis? 15 Little Known Facts About ‘Diff’rent Strokes’


14. The Title Was Inspired By Muhammad Ali

The show’s title was allegedly inspired by a quote from the late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali. In a 1966 interview, Ali said, “Different strokes for different folks.” Prior to settling on that name, producers also considered calling the program 45 Minutes from Harlem. Aren’t you glad they went with the Ali quote instead?

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