On the Set of Diff'rent Strokes: How I Beat Out 250 Kids for the Role of Dudley

by Shavar Ross

A short memoir of how veteran actor Shavar Ross landed the role of Dudley Ramsey, Gary Coleman's best friend on the hit television series "Diffrent Strokes." Shavar talks about The First Day On The Meeting Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges and Dana Plato. What it was like going to school (on the set) with the cast members. Shavar also gives details about the fun things he did with Gary such as the sleep overs, bowling, and other fun times they had as real life friends. Shavar mentions what the seasonal wrap parties on the show was like and reminisces about doing the very last episode of the show. Also, learn how a television show like "Diff'rent Strokes" is produced on a weekly basis.

34 pages, Paperback

Published July 7, 1971

About the author

Shavar Malik Ross (born March 4, 1971) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, editor, photographer, author, and entrepreneur. He is known for his recurring television roles as Dudley Ramsey on the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, and as Weasel on the ABC sitcom Family Matters.