On this day March 6 1981 the comedy film On the Right Track premiered in theaters. Directed by Lee Phillips the movie starred Gary Coleman as a young homeless boy living in a train station who has a unique talent for picking winning racehorses. His ability soon attracts attention from those looking to exploit his gift leading to both humorous and heartfelt moments.
The film also featured Norman Fell and Maureen Stapleton adding to its lighthearted charm. While not a major blockbuster On the Right Track earned 5.9 million at the box office and was one of several films that capitalized on Gary Coleman’s rising popularity from his success on Diff’rent Strokes.
80s insight: Gary Coleman was one of the highest-paid child actors of the early 80s making around 100000 per episode of Diff’rent Strokes at the height of his career.
The film also featured Norman Fell and Maureen Stapleton adding to its lighthearted charm. While not a major blockbuster On the Right Track earned 5.9 million at the box office and was one of several films that capitalized on Gary Coleman’s rising popularity from his success on Diff’rent Strokes.
80s insight: Gary Coleman was one of the highest-paid child actors of the early 80s making around 100000 per episode of Diff’rent Strokes at the height of his career.
