@@hatednyc then maybe it is Charlotte Rae? She was such a charismatic performer, like no other. Maybe SHE made it all work somehow. Have you ever listened to the OBC of 3Penny Opera?
A rude question, what "generation" are you? You spell/type/grammar/emoji like a combination of a younger and older individual and I find that fascinating.
The facts of life was my all time favorite show from the 80’s , I grew up watching this show and it became my absolute favorite show. I loved all the characters from this show, ( Mrs Garret , Blair , Natalie , Tootie , Jo ) . Jo was my favorite character of all, she had that tough girl image that you just didn’t want to mess with her . I am glad that I can watch this show to this day on DVD . I have the entire box set .
Oh how I miss these times.. miss all these old shows like bewitched, Jennifer’s place, growing pains, silver spoons, gimme a break, it’s a living, threes company, Etc etc the list goes on. Sad those days are gone but feel so privileged that I got to be a part of it.
I loved this show when it was originally on, and I still love it today! It’s so gentle and easy to watch, and it just makes you feel good inside to see people so kind and loving towards each other. We sure don’t live in this world anymore!
@@user-kp5xe9vx6n There are some under 35's out there who do appreciate them. I'm 33, and I love The Facts Of Life. I never even discovered it until about 6 months ago, so glad I did. I wish there were more full episodes on here. :-)
This was the last great season of FOL imo. Once it went to pastel and Over Our Heads and Jo lost her ponytail AND Bronx accent it went south fast. Love seasons 2-5 tho
This was always my favourite of any of the sitcom Halloween episodes. I remembered every detail of it from when I was a kid...except how crazy Natalie's overalls were!
Oh. Mah. Gad❣️❣️😭😍 Thank you for sharing this, it brings back SO many memories 🥹 I’m off to watch the reunion episode next. I’ve never seen it❣️MUCH ❤️ from 🇨🇦💋💖🦋
So Roy also appeared in the Edna's Edibles era. That means he spanned 3 eras - Eastland Cafeteria, Edna's Edibles, and Over Our Heads. It was only in the final era that Jo was not nasty to him.
FOL, alongside of different Strokes, Good Times, Sanford and Son and countless other classics from the 70's and 80's have kept tv alive. This was a once in a lifetime and I'm glad I was part of it.
People here kept mentioning Over Our Heads and I had no idea what it meant. I had to look it up. Apparently I stopped watching at that time and/or blocked it from my memory! Sounds like that was a good decision!
Right???? That's so crazy 😂😅😊😊😊 I don't even know her like that ❤️😭 just started watching the show recently and even I know she's not whereas they knew her for a long time lmaoo
@@caroldannenberg9778 they thought she killed Mr. Bigley. And they knew this woman intimately for 5 years. And then suddenly they're saying she's possessed and a serial killer?
@@susanberrier5727 Sweetie, you decided for everyone it was “gReAt🤪”. And you showed up in MY notifications with your trash take. Stfu, annoying hypocrite.
Good episode of a fine show, that tackled a lot of tough subjects . There was an episode on s**cide, several on divorce, death of a favorite teacher, deciding when to lose v*rg**ity, all the big issues for young people.
Blair at a certain point, was physically as large if not larger than Natalie, yet Natalie was the “fat” character. Lisa got away with being “fat” somehow.
@@Mister_Listener Lisa didn't get away with it. She was mocked by the media/viewers for her weight gain and sent to fat camp by the producers. Nancy also put on a few pounds at some point, so the show was often referred to as "The _Fats_ of Life" by the mid 1980s.
I can't believe they would think that way of Ms. Garrett 😂😅😊😊❤ im new and i just started watching 😁 this and even I know she's not wasn't like that lmaoo
Seriously. I was legit scared for a bit. Worried about those kids. But it could still be a valuable lesson for your kids about why doing what Natalie did was wrong. although, you as the parent would have to expand on that as the show didn't really tackle how seriously this could have gone wrong. We have an issue with prank culture and kids need to learn the dangers that can come from such elaborate pranks that trigger survival instincts that can turn deadly.
Really? Every kid in my neighborhood watched this when it was on. Are kids that sensitive these days? It is all very silly stuff with a lesson at the end.
Stephanie Ridel, the little girl who played Gretel, would join Kids Incorporated alumni Renée Sandstrom and Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson in a trio named Wild Orchid.
I miss sitcoms where every season you could expect holiday episodes. This was a treasure finding today.
SAME! When did this stop?
@@workedfortheciawhenisoldrockTyler Perry seems to neglect this in most of his tv shows! 🤔📺🎅🎄
Whoever the writer was for this sitcom, we sure need him for today’s sitcom episodes.
During this season, Andy Borowitz was the executive story editor and would go on to create another successful NBC show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
Jerry Meyer is credited as the writer. It’s a cute episode, for sure. I dont think i ever saw this one when i was a kid, lol.
These jokes are Awful
@@hatednyc then maybe it is Charlotte Rae? She was such a charismatic performer, like no other. Maybe SHE made it all work somehow. Have you ever listened to the OBC of 3Penny Opera?
@@hatednyc be thankful the girls aren’t going on about sheep innards, then the jokes would be really OFFAL! 🥸
There’s something comforting about this show.
I grew up on these.
All the seasons are on tubi
I thought so too watching it
Fun fact: Mindy Cohn was the voice of Velma in Scooby Doo from 2002-2015. She is also the godmother of 2 of Angelina and Brad Pitts children.
I didn't know that. She would have been a great live action Velma as well.
Mindy Cohn was always my favorite actress in the Facts of Life.
I loved this show, and it's to bad there are none like this anymore. And all the holiday ones were even more special!🥺😭I miss them
A rude question, what "generation" are you? You spell/type/grammar/emoji like a combination of a younger and older individual and I find that fascinating.
@@AndrewMacLaine I'm not sure if you are talking to me. But nothing I said was rude, or a question in my post?
Love this show🖤
Anyone remember a show called “Mr. Belvedere”? I’m almost 40 and not a one of my friends know neither of these shows🤦🏻♀️
Absolutely
41 here and I definitely remember it!☺️
😅 good ol Wesley
I remember that show. How about Punky Brewster?
56 here yes I used to watch every week it has a great theme song classic 80s ❤
I love these old shows from the 80s. Reminds me of my childhood and how fun and carefree my life was. Brings back good memories.
I feel the same way.. I miss it terribly.
Me 2
Air wolf spencer Mike hammer now that was the stuff
The facts of life was my all time favorite show from the 80’s , I grew up watching this show and it became my absolute favorite show. I loved all the characters from this show, ( Mrs Garret , Blair , Natalie , Tootie , Jo ) . Jo was my favorite character of all, she had that tough girl image that you just didn’t want to mess with her . I am glad that I can watch this show to this day on DVD . I have the entire box set .
Do you ever just have no idea where the time has gone?? This certainly doesn’t feel almost 40 years ago
Mrs Garrett is so adorable and beautiful. Man, I miss this wonderful series
Facts of Life followed Different Strokes on Saturday nights! Eventually, Silver Spoons was between them.
80’s…what a time to be a kid!
At one point they were on Wednesdays…
Facts of Life was a spin off from Different Strokes
@@ryanhilliard1620I remember it being on on a weeknight as well.
it was on wednesdays for most of its runs, the last three seasons were on saturdays though
Absolutely 💯💯💯
Oh how I miss these times.. miss all these old shows like bewitched, Jennifer’s place, growing pains, silver spoons, gimme a break, it’s a living, threes company, Etc etc the list goes on. Sad those days are gone but feel so privileged that I got to be a part of it.
This show was so cute.
Wow 1979-1988! Great years, grew up watching this show, loved it.
Roy: oh Joe. You and that bratwurst give me such ideas.
Now THERE'S a line that hasn't aged well.
I grew up watching this show, it's still so funny after all these years.
I never noticed the “over acting”when I was younger lol. It’s fabulous
*"I GOT THE MEAT!! I GOT THE MEAT!! I GOT THE MEEEEAT!!!"* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Blair was my favorite! I idolized her. She is still stunning to this day!👸🌟
I love her. I remember when she became a Christian in real life and they incorporated it into the show. It was nice seeing all the girls grow up.
❤yes. She was wonderful on Survivor too
My sister was named after her ❤😢givem hell in heaven❤
This show was a huge part of my life growing up. I can't help it and get emotional.😭
I loved this show when it was originally on, and I still love it today! It’s so gentle and easy to watch, and it just makes you feel good inside to see people so kind and loving towards each other. We sure don’t live in this world anymore!
a very creative, well written & directed episode. every gal shined and how can you not with a Halloween episode
I had a crush on Rick Springfield when I was 18, too!
I forgot Natalie's love of Rick Springfield.❤
Oh he was a hottie wasn't he?
@Ilovetherain23 Yes! I live in Vegas and sometimes he still performs here.
He was mentioned at least 4 or 5 times in various episodes.
This episode cracks me up the old man they thinking Mrs Garrett gone crazy that Natalie putting it all together for a project 🤣
I always liked jo Nancy mckeon good actress
Have you seen her in the movie where she plays a character with schizophrenia? She really is a great actress
@@ScarlettEmerald4 i know that she is a good actress i cried during one a cry for help what happened to her was horrible
I miss them together.
THANK YOU! I LOVE THIS SHOW
I had a nightgown just like Natalie when I was a kid. 😻
Me too
The original Blair Witch is Lisa Whelchel
Im 38 and I can say i prefer older tv and movies they dont make it like this anymore
I do too. I sure do miss it. I’m 51 and these shows remind me of a simpler time.❤
I agree. People under I'd say 35 don't understand the old shows and movies we like them more since they were apart of our childhoods
@@user-kp5xe9vx6n There are some under 35's out there who do appreciate them. I'm 33, and I love The Facts Of Life. I never even discovered it until about 6 months ago, so glad I did. I wish there were more full episodes on here. :-)
Why are you mentioning your age? It not as if you are 12 years old or something.
What a SPOOKIE episode
This was like one of those Simpsons Halloween specials.
i remember this show
The only time Mrs. Garrett was going to be grabbing sausage😂
🍆
🌭
*SHE GOT THE MEAT!! SHE GOT THE MEAT!! SHE GOT THE MEEEEAT!!!"*
Not really she was grabbing it when she got married on her final appearance 😉
#longlivethetotallyfreakingawesomeeighties #handsdownthebestdecadeever
Facts of Life will never grow old! 🎃👻🤍🧡🖤👻🎃
I love their dorm room!❤❤❤
Sure would love to have the old tv shows now instead of todays crap being played on tv. I sure miss the 80s
Absolutely
Natalie...THE ORIGINAL CREATOR OF REALITY TV!
What does Natalie have to do with Reality TV?
andrew plotnick lol i know right?
The whole idea of filming peoples everyday lives and enhancing those events for an even greater reaction is basically the concept of reality Tv today!
Loved the facts of life fun show😁🇨🇦
My favorite episode!
Tootie was too dang easily convinced.
She almost when to go stay at the home of a teen prostitute when they went to NY
Her character always got overly worked up about stuff.
Ikr 😢😢😮 And always made stuff about her instead of thinking about how others feel
@@ryanhilliard1620so true. She was always quick to overreact lol
one of my favourite episodes such a fun show i liked the earlier seasons more
Yes I like the earlier show to
I agree, but could not have watched one more season in that cafeteria.😂
One of my many favorites of the 1980s!! Also loved Full House, Family Ties and Growing Pains !! 70s & 80s great decades for Television ❤️⭐️👌😊👍👏🏻👏🏻☀️💯
This was the last great season of FOL imo. Once it went to pastel and Over Our Heads and Jo lost her ponytail AND Bronx accent it went south fast. Love seasons 2-5 tho
And El DeBarge was on?
It would seem that "Seven Little Indians" in Season 8 is a more enhanced "horror/comedy" episode.
I'm with Nat about Rick Springfield!!
*SO for the times!!* 😎😎😎
This was always my favourite of any of the sitcom Halloween episodes. I remembered every detail of it from when I was a kid...except how crazy Natalie's overalls were!
Those were Guess overalls and were highly coveted at the time.
Amazing the stories they could tell in 25 minutes.
Almost like they had a team of writers or something 😊
Love all of the girls
Whenever I'm not calm, I think of this show and hum or song the theme song of this show and I become calm.😅
Oh. Mah. Gad❣️❣️😭😍 Thank you for sharing this, it brings back SO many memories 🥹 I’m off to watch the reunion episode next. I’ve never seen it❣️MUCH ❤️ from 🇨🇦💋💖🦋
This was my favorite show! ❤️
I miss shows like this!❤
Good Halloween 🎃🎃🎃🎃 episode a lot of times the holiday episodes were some of the best episodes of a lot of these shows!!;
I miss shows like this so much
So Roy also appeared in the Edna's Edibles era. That means he spanned 3 eras - Eastland Cafeteria, Edna's Edibles, and Over Our Heads. It was only in the final era that Jo was not nasty to him.
This is why he became Robin later in life, and Nightwing later than that. 😉
He was the only delivery boy in Peekskill!
Mr. Bigley is Ian 😂Wolfe! He was Mama Carlson's butler on WKRP.
Always loved "The Facts of Life". Grew up watching it. Great show! 🙂❤
One of the favorite sitcoms of my childhood..me and my friend used to sing this themesong all the time😂
This episode is 40 years old.
It's aged so well, too!!
As old as me😂
FOL, alongside of different Strokes, Good Times, Sanford and Son and countless other classics from the 70's and 80's have kept tv alive. This was a once in a lifetime and I'm glad I was part of it.
They should have stayed at Edna's edibles. . That new store over our heads was terrible
People here kept mentioning Over Our Heads and I had no idea what it meant. I had to look it up. Apparently I stopped watching at that time and/or blocked it from my memory! Sounds like that was a good decision!
@@grannyweatherwax8005 yeah the show went to hell at that point; totally jumped the shark. Even the actresses knew it.
How could they think Mrs Garrett was a serial killer?
How could you not think Miss G was a killer? That crazy little laugh of hers 😂
Right???? That's so crazy 😂😅😊😊😊 I don't even know her like that ❤️😭 just started watching the show recently and even I know she's not whereas they knew her for a long time lmaoo
They thought she was possessed by an evil spirit, and thus not the Mrs. Garrett they knew.
@@caroldannenberg9778 they thought she killed Mr. Bigley. And they knew this woman intimately for 5 years. And then suddenly they're saying she's possessed and a serial killer?
That Mr. Bigly also played Mr. Hoover on All in the Family.😂
That's Pamela Adlon listed in the credits as Pamela Segall. Holy cow!
BRAVO love it
GIRLS GIRLS GUHHHRRLLLSS!
Loved this show
I've been watching this everyone September and October. Happy Halloween everyone. 🎃
The script and the acting are like a high school play.
But this was prime time TV.
Yep. And it was great!
@@susanberrier5727 It wasn’t, we just didn’t know any better.
@@SB-ez3dw I'd go back to those days in a heartbeat. Stop talking like you speak for everyone. It's pompous and annoying.
@@susanberrier5727 Sweetie, you decided for everyone it was “gReAt🤪”. And you showed up in MY notifications with your trash take. Stfu, annoying hypocrite.
Good episode of a fine show, that tackled a lot of tough subjects . There was an episode on s**cide, several on divorce, death of a favorite teacher, deciding when to lose v*rg**ity, all the big issues for young people.
Love it
I love how mrs garrett is getting hysterical and Natalie doesn't care at all
This was great!
80's Sitcom were they Best Ever ❤
A store called Edna’s Edibles these days would be selling something totally different. High jinx would certainly ensue.
Love this episode so much. Another episode I like is when they go to NY. Hey look its Pamela aka Bobby Hill 😂😂
Ian Wolfe, who played the storytelling man, was a family friend of ours.
This is one of my many favs
Blaire was practically the hottest woman ive ever seen. But boy...all their hair got messed up as the series went on lol.
Blair at a certain point, was physically as large if not larger than Natalie, yet Natalie was the “fat” character. Lisa got away with being “fat” somehow.
@@Mister_Listener Natalie was pretty hot in the reunion movie they made in 2001 🙂 Just not as hot as Tootie 🙂
@@neutrino78x lol. Kim Fields currently is gigantic, but that really doesnt matter i guess. We all change! Kim is still gorgeous and hilarious.
Nacy mckeon is a good actress
@@Mister_Listener Lisa didn't get away with it. She was mocked by the media/viewers for her weight gain and sent to fat camp by the producers. Nancy also put on a few pounds at some point, so the show was often referred to as "The _Fats_ of Life" by the mid 1980s.
I just love this💖
I loved this episode It's my favorite episode I love it such a classic ! Wow!
Bobby Hill(Pamela Adlon)😁😂
😂😂😂
Oh my gosh 😍 love KOTH!!
It really shows how underappreciated she was(and a few other actors as well) during The Facts Of Life years.
I was in love with Tootie when I was little. Blair scared me for some reason.
I always thought "Blair" was a weird name. To this day, I have never met a real person named "Blair".
@@perfectsplit5515my cousins ex husbands name was Blair I went to middle school with a guy named Blair
Blair is kinda a beeyotch!😂
I love it when Blair use to say 'I just came up with one of my brilliant ideas'!
Great episode‼️ Watching it now‼️
The thing about this show, ANYONE/EVERYONE can relate, in some way, and their own way, to the Facts of Life.
Lisa Whelchel is so cute in The Facts of Life during the 80s.
A show that always had a message and was funny!
So true 💚
It's amazing to see how each girl grew and became beautiful over the years.😅
40 yrs ago😎📺🎃😁👏👏👍👍
I can't believe they would think that way of Ms. Garrett 😂😅😊😊❤ im new and i just started watching 😁 this and even I know she's not wasn't like that lmaoo
The old man Mr. Bigely played Mr. Hoover on All in the Family.😊
This episode gave me the creeps!😮
This episode creeped me out!😮
I was going to show this to my kids but it’s too scary 😆
Seriously. I was legit scared for a bit. Worried about those kids. But it could still be a valuable lesson for your kids about why doing what Natalie did was wrong. although, you as the parent would have to expand on that as the show didn't really tackle how seriously this could have gone wrong.
We have an issue with prank culture and kids need to learn the dangers that can come from such elaborate pranks that trigger survival instincts that can turn deadly.
Really? Every kid in my neighborhood watched this when it was on. Are kids that sensitive these days? It is all very silly stuff with a lesson at the end.
Natalie's voice 🥺😮
Thank you 🧡
Stephanie Ridel, the little girl who played Gretel, would join Kids Incorporated alumni Renée Sandstrom and Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson in a trio named Wild Orchid.