Thanks, Dave! I loved that show, still do really. Charlotte's Mrs Garrett was literally the warm heart of both shows she was on and not the same without her.
She was a nice lady, very decent and friendly. A good solid supporting actress. I used to see her in Santa Monica park in CA back in those days. She was always walking and jogging. We engaged in small talk over a period of a year or two. I was a teen in those days. She was famous, but treated me like she was a regular person - which she was. *smiles*
I recall hearing that Charlotte had in her contract that if "The Facts of Life" were to fail, she would get her job back on "Diff'rent Strokes". I often felt that Cloris Leachman proved that Charlotte's roll on the show was still necessary as Beverly Ann acted just as much as a mother figure as Mrs. Garrett did.
I love Mrs. Garret! She left for the best reasons EVERRR! I recently left my job of 9½ years for the exact same reason! My BP is back to normal and in no need if medication for it! ❤😊❤
As much as I love Mrs. Garrett on both Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, i also love Charlotte Rae for her role in the movie Hair. Mrs. G dancing on a table! Shocking! ❤❤❤
What a mean spirited thing for a reporter to say about a woman with so much inner beauty throughout her long and illustrious career! Don't forget that she also played the lovable Molly the mail lady on Sesame Street for a few seasons! I was actually surprised after growing up with that role and her having dark hair to seeing her years prior in the big screen adaptation of Hair looking more like a younger Mrs Garrett!
Totally agree. I'm not sure what Charlotte said to him during their interview...but, regardless, the article focused far too much on her PERCEIVED physical shortcomings.
Living for 92 years is truly a blessing in itself. I remember the moment she appeared on screen, celebrating her achievement of losing 25 pounds (that's a significant amount!). At that time, it served as inspiration for those who struggled with their weight.
That Family Ties episode when Alex developes a pill addiction was one of my favorite episodes. Thats crazy that episode was premiering in the commercial that week. I remember watching it.
🙂 I think when they got Nancy McKeon the show took off. Her character was the perfect mix with the others.😊 I can't even remember having Leachman on the show I guess I turned it off when Charlotte left........🤗92 years old bless her ❤
I first noticed Rae in a non-speaking role in the move "Hair." (She clapped as George danced on the table at the coming-out party for Sheila. I think she was beautiful. 92 years old! Woo woo!
I personally felt once Mrs. Garrett left it was time for the show to end. The girls , who were now all women, were all old enough to go off on their own . Tootie was the only one still in high school, but even she was able to graduate by the next season .
You're probably right. That said, as I mentioned in the video, the network was still on-board for a 10th season. It was only because Mindy and Nancy didn't want to go on that they decided not to pursue it.
The show was still holding its own in the ratings though not a big ratings winner and many things factored into why the network let it go in 1988. If you've heard interviews with the former cast members, you get different stories as to why. No consensus between them.
Cloris Leachman was good as Beverly Ann but she wasn't Mrs Garrett, and it was unusual that she would decide to adopt the boy when she'd basically just met him,and I know Lisa Whelchel refused to do the having sex for the first time episode on religious grounds, but if any one of them lost their virginity first it would be worldly Jo,not Natalie,but Mindy Cohn desperately wanted to do the episode and I think Jo had probably already lost her virginity at a much younger age anyway.
What was crazy is that, toward the end of the series, they were adding all these new characters. And to think that six of them were dropped by the end of Season 1 because the producers thought there were TOO MANY cast members. (The schoolteacher, the headmaster, and four of the girls). So, in the end, what did they do, they started adding a lot of characters again?
This is so interesting. I thought the show ended when Charlotte left the series. i had no idea it continued on with Cloris! Would you happen to know if any spin-offs were planned? Tootie's character would have been a hoot.
There were several episodes that were potential spin-offs. One took place in an all boys school and played like a reverse of The Facts of Life. It featured Jimmy Baio (Scott's cousin). Another took place with an Italian family who owned a garage. (Jo's family I think) There was one when Natalie moved to NYC and lived in an apartment with a group of different people....and lastly toward the end Blair becomes head mistress of Eastland and takes on a whole new group of of girls AND boys who included Mayim Bialik, Juliette Lewis and Seth Green. None of them caught on.
I don't recall any conversation about a spin-off. I think they were all pretty much done. But...I do agree that something with Kim Fields would have been great.
The last two episodes hinted at a potential spinoff when Blair Warner used her trust fund to buy Eastland (it was in financial trouble) and then took it over as headmaster. Obviously nothing came of it as the network decided to cancel the show altogether in 1988.
I love her in Hair, the only down to earth person at a snob party full of selfish, snobby people. Sad her musical number was cut from the film but remain intact on the movie soundtrack. Her song My Conviction an opera like song is my favorite on the soundtrack. I wish they kepted in in the film. Her dancing with the late Treat Williams on the table is awesome !!!!
Dave, im beginning to get addicted to your videos! I miss those great older days of our youth. And these retro commercials are SWEET! Thank you for doing what you do! Please keep it going
My older sister liked Facts of Life more than I did, even though I reluctantly watched many episodes with her, only because she was older and dominant. She "held the remote," so to speak, even though our family room TV didn't even have a remote. Good memories from better days, nonetheless. Thanks again, Dave. I really enjoy these short trips down memory lane.
This TV Series of the early 60’s wasn’t mentioned, so she had an early acting career. I remember seeing the reruns of “Car 54 Where You?” I’m glad you’ve mentioned it because when I was 6 or 7 years old, that was one of my Mom’s favorite 😍 shows. 😊
What a great show. I think she left at a good time. She definitely was the backbone. I love the story about how she found Natalie in the girls school. Lucky break. Thanks for the good times.
Yes, Dave I know about Charlotte Rae leaving The Facts Of Life in 1986. She played the role for 7 years. She did introduce Gloris Leachman as her sister to carry on the series with the girls for two more seasons. Not to mention the Facts Of Life Reunion movie in 2007. The surviving cast Mindy Cohen, Kim Fields and Lisa Whelchel in 2019 tv movie, You Light Up My Christmas. Also another mini reunion in "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience" back in 2021. And yes there was talk of yet another reboot based on the popularity of that special but sadly it never reached fruition. 🤗📺📼🙋♀
The reunion movie was aired in the autumn of 2001. Everyone returned except Nancy McKean. Still not sure why she didn’t come back. I remember my friends and I saying how excited we were to watch it, but how disappointed we were that “Jo” wouldn’t be there. I remember we kept saying “There’s always one who doesn’t show up!”
@@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen Yes 2001 I think I typed a 7 instead of a 1. Also Nancy McKean didn't return to reprise her role of Jo because she was working on her then tv series The Division plus she spoke about it saying she didn't want to go revisit her past. 🤔🤗📺👍
@ Oh I see. Well that’s still a bummer, as so many people, myself included love Jo and would’ve really loved to see her again. It was also a shame that Andy and Beverly Ann weren’t included either. But I guess I understand that they can’t have too many characters without much if anything to do
It's 2025 I still watch The facts of Life on ch 5.2 11 am in California I loved all the characters except for Pippa rest in peace Charlotte Rae Aka Edna Garrett 🙏🌹♥️
Dave, I don't know if you're aware of this but Charlotte was a semi regular on Car 54 Where Are You? i the early 60s. This was Fred Gwynn's first show before the Munsters. Al Lewis was in it as well but he wasn't Fred's costar. Comedian Joe E Ross was. They played NYC police officers. Charlotte played Al's wife Sylvia on the show
The last season Charlotte Rae was in featured her mich less prominently and almost all the episodes that year featured mosty just tbe girls. I was kind of surprised they replaced her with another character/actress when she left the show.
Charlotte knew when to bail. The show was getting stale and rapidly running out of plots. I remember some totally inane episodes between Seasons 7 and 9.
Let’s face “The Facts Of Life”, the show started to become a contrived joke. It was over. Adding to that, Miss Raye’s health concerns far outweighed any payoffs she’d have received to be in yet another “jump the shark” episode after another. As tough as it is to witness, all good things must come to an end. I would’ve actually liked the show to end with more panache than it did. It really was a “class act”! Ah, well. Fun post, though, Dave. Thanks! 👍
6:08 Interesting but the best part was watching the TV previews especially the Family Ties episode in which a major character becomes a drug addict and recovers in 25 minutes. I can't believe people spend years in recovery when Alex did it in a few minutes.
I don't remember seeing her on Sesame Street, and I have seen more than my share of it when I was much younger than I am now, and I'm a half century old.
@@vxy357 I know right! She sure looked good that time they had her in a tennis outfit. Writing her out in favor of Jo was such a mistep-much better foil for Blair.
Oh, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life! The Facts of Life!
The Facts of Life isnt bad. I like everything 1980's. But whoever schedules todays modern TV lineup must LOVE this show because its been constantly on several channels for years. I would say only Threes's Company is syndicated more in 2024-25
Cloris Leachman was good as Beverly Ann but she wasn't Mrs Garrett,and it was unusual that she would decide to adopt the boy when she'd basically just met him,and I know Lisa Whelchel refused to do the having sex for the first time episode on religious grounds, but if any one of them lost their virginity first it would be worldly Jo,not Natalie,but Mindy Cohn desperately wanted to do the episode and I think Jo had probably already lost her virginity at a much younger age anyway.
Clorox Bleachman was a HORRIBLE (quite literally the worst) possible replacement for Charlotte Rae. She was terribly unfunny as Beverly Ann Sickle. Also, Rae’s departure from the show had nothing to do with her health. She simply wished to be more involved with theater and do some traveling. Nothing wrong with that.
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Thanks, Dave! I loved that show, still do really. Charlotte's Mrs Garrett was literally the warm heart of both shows she was on and not the same without her.
Totally agree. Neither show would have been as successful without her. Thanks for all your support!
Me too.Still watch it every couple days
She was a nice lady, very decent and friendly. A good solid supporting actress. I used to see her in Santa Monica park in CA back in those days. She was always walking and jogging. We engaged in small talk over a period of a year or two. I was a teen in those days. She was famous, but treated me like she was a regular person - which she was. *smiles*
In 2025, a store called "Edna's Edibles" has a whole different meaning than it did in the '80s.
I recall hearing that Charlotte had in her contract that if "The Facts of Life" were to fail, she would get her job back on "Diff'rent Strokes". I often felt that Cloris Leachman proved that Charlotte's roll on the show was still necessary as Beverly Ann acted just as much as a mother figure as Mrs. Garrett did.
She did.
But the role of Beverly Ann was so unnecessary. These gals were grown up and did not need a chaperone.
@@nassauguy48 , but I think she was an older friend who helped guide them and gave them advice.
I love Mrs. Garret! She left for the best reasons EVERRR!
I recently left my job of 9½ years for the exact same reason! My BP is back to normal and in no need if medication for it! ❤😊❤
Stay healthy MamaPinks...and thanks so much for all your support!
As much as I love Mrs. Garrett on both Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, i also love Charlotte Rae for her role in the movie Hair. Mrs. G dancing on a table! Shocking! ❤❤❤
What a mean spirited thing for a reporter to say about a woman with so much inner beauty throughout her long and illustrious career! Don't forget that she also played the lovable Molly the mail lady on Sesame Street for a few seasons! I was actually surprised after growing up with that role and her having dark hair to seeing her years prior in the big screen adaptation of Hair looking more like a younger Mrs Garrett!
Totally agree. I'm not sure what Charlotte said to him during their interview...but, regardless, the article focused far too much on her PERCEIVED physical shortcomings.
Living for 92 years is truly a blessing in itself. I remember the moment she appeared on screen, celebrating her achievement of losing 25 pounds (that's a significant amount!). At that time, it served as inspiration for those who struggled with their weight.
That Family Ties episode when Alex developes a pill addiction was one of my favorite episodes. Thats crazy that episode was premiering in the commercial that week. I remember watching it.
🙂 I think when they got Nancy McKeon the show took off. Her character was the perfect mix with the others.😊 I can't even remember having Leachman on the show I guess I turned it off when Charlotte left........🤗92 years old bless her ❤
Nancy definitely was the perfect addition!
She was my favorite character.
I think you’re right. In my head, when she left the series, I thought it was over. I don’t recall it with Leachman.
Nancy McKeon's "Jo" is one of my favorite female TV characters of all time.
@@jeffreysg , I still liked the show with Leachman.
I first noticed Rae in a non-speaking role in the move "Hair." (She clapped as George danced on the table at the coming-out party for Sheila. I think she was beautiful. 92 years old! Woo woo!
For awhile, George Clooney was the handyman on The Facts Of Life.
Lucky girls!
I remember seeing George Clooney on the show, and I'm a male.
Even I have heard of George Clooney.
I knew her when I lived in LA. She was the nicest lady!!! I loved her! She was very much like her character inways! Best neighbor ever!!!!!
Thanks for sharing, Paul!
I was born in 1998,I started watching the facts of life and different strokes about 2 years ago and I I love both shows
Coming from a toxic family, I dreamed of a mother like Charlotte Rae.
I watch Facts of Life everyday!! She was an amazing and beautiful lady. 🕊️❤️🙏
Thank you Dave!! 😊
You're most welcome, Leesa!
I grew up on that show, never missed it. And the last commercial? I had a Kodak Disc camera as well!
I personally felt once Mrs. Garrett left it was time for the show to end. The girls , who were now all women, were all old enough to go off on their own . Tootie was the only one still in high school, but even she was able to graduate by the next season .
You're probably right. That said, as I mentioned in the video, the network was still on-board for a 10th season. It was only because Mindy and Nancy didn't want to go on that they decided not to pursue it.
The show was still holding its own in the ratings though not a big ratings winner and many things factored into why the network let it go in 1988. If you've heard interviews with the former cast members, you get different stories as to why. No consensus between them.
Charlotte stayed on the show until after Tootie graduated. She left that fall.
Cloris Leachman was good as Beverly Ann but she wasn't Mrs Garrett, and it was unusual that she would decide to adopt the boy when she'd basically just met him,and I know Lisa Whelchel refused to do the having sex for the first time episode on religious grounds, but if any one of them lost their virginity first it would be worldly Jo,not Natalie,but Mindy Cohn desperately wanted to do the episode and I think Jo had probably already lost her virginity at a much younger age anyway.
But the show was still good after Ms. Garrett left.
What was crazy is that, toward the end of the series, they were adding all these new characters. And to think that six of them were dropped by the end of Season 1 because the producers thought there were TOO MANY cast members. (The schoolteacher, the headmaster, and four of the girls). So, in the end, what did they do, they started adding a lot of characters again?
But those characters were minor/supporting characters.
This was great...I re-watched every season last year. Thanks Dave!
You're most welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Also on "Car 54, Where Are You?" as Sylvia Schnauzer, wife of Leo Schnauzer (Al Lewis).
I never watched Facts of Life after she left. It just wasn’t the same.
This is so interesting. I thought the show ended when Charlotte left the series. i had no idea it continued on with Cloris! Would you happen to know if any spin-offs were planned? Tootie's character would have been a hoot.
There were several episodes that were potential spin-offs. One took place in an all boys school and played like a reverse of The Facts of Life. It featured Jimmy Baio (Scott's cousin). Another took place with an Italian family who owned a garage. (Jo's family I think)
There was one when Natalie moved to NYC and lived in an apartment with a group of different people....and lastly toward the end Blair becomes head mistress of Eastland and takes on a whole new group of of girls AND boys who included Mayim Bialik, Juliette Lewis and Seth Green. None of them caught on.
I don't recall any conversation about a spin-off. I think they were all pretty much done. But...I do agree that something with Kim Fields would have been great.
The last two episodes hinted at a potential spinoff when Blair Warner used her trust fund to buy Eastland (it was in financial trouble) and then took it over as headmaster. Obviously nothing came of it as the network decided to cancel the show altogether in 1988.
Kim Fields went on to do Living Single which she might be more known for now then Facts of Life so things definitely worked out for her 😊
I remember her pre-Diff'rent Strokes dancing with Treat Williams in the movie version of Hair.
I love that scene!
I love her in Hair, the only down to earth person at a snob party full of selfish, snobby people. Sad her musical number was cut from the film but remain intact on the movie soundtrack. Her song My Conviction an opera like song is my favorite on the soundtrack. I wish they kepted in in the film. Her dancing with the late Treat Williams on the table is awesome !!!!
Dave, im beginning to get addicted to your videos! I miss those great older days of our youth. And these retro commercials are SWEET! Thank you for doing what you do! Please keep it going
Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement!
Wonderful tribute and video Dave. I loved the Facts of Life as a kid.
And Charlotte Rae was just phenomenal as Edna Garrett😊❤️👍
God bless Ms. Rae and I think she was amazing strong lady and she was right that she needed to take care of her health. God bless her always.
My older sister liked Facts of Life more than I did, even though I reluctantly watched many episodes with her, only because she was older and dominant. She "held the remote," so to speak, even though our family room TV didn't even have a remote. Good memories from better days, nonetheless. Thanks again, Dave. I really enjoy these short trips down memory lane.
Thanks for sharing your memories. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂
@@jdsundstrom Love your channel, Dave.
The show wasn't the same after she left but I continued watching because of the ladies. Love her.
One of my fav sitcom actresses
Mine as well. Just a wonderful lady, on-screen and off.
Funny timing. I have a disc of season 1 currently in my bluray/dvd player.
RUclips has eyes everywhere!
It's one of my favorites, thank you Dave for this classic TV story.
Her part on Car 54 was entertaining.
This TV Series of the early 60’s wasn’t mentioned, so she had an early acting career. I remember seeing the reruns of “Car 54 Where You?” I’m glad you’ve mentioned it because when I was 6 or 7 years old, that was one of my Mom’s favorite 😍 shows. 😊
🎵Car 54, where are you?🎵
What a great show. I think she left at a good time. She definitely was the backbone. I love the story about how she found Natalie in the girls school. Lucky break. Thanks for the good times.
What a great video, Dave. I always loved The Facts of Life. Great show. I'm glad Charlotte Rae lived a long productive life. ❤ 🕊 🕊 🕊
Met her when she did a signing at Sta. Monica Library.....loverly woman. She said she still kept in touch with the ORIGINAL cast, too.
4:01 I remember Charlotte’s appearance on Murder, She Wrote (the setting of the episode took place in New York).
She was replaced by Frau Blucher (neeeeiiiiiggghh!)
She guested starred on an episode of Michael Hayes, the short lived series.
Hi Dave, great video!
Thanks for watching, belindacat! New episode of Wide World of Sodas with Scott Barnes is coming next week.
@jdsundstrom yay! Looking forward to it!
Growing up with this show, I noticed the clear absence, but it seemed that her character had run her purpose through.
Thanks Dave this one made me smile and warm my heart. You are the greatest🎉❤
I had a no idea Charlotte had a pacemaker installed. It just didn’t come to the media.
Yes, Dave I know about Charlotte Rae leaving The Facts Of Life in 1986. She played the role for 7 years. She did introduce Gloris Leachman as her sister to carry on the series with the girls for two more seasons. Not to mention the Facts Of Life Reunion movie in 2007. The surviving cast Mindy Cohen, Kim Fields and Lisa Whelchel in 2019 tv movie, You Light Up My Christmas. Also another mini reunion in "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience" back in 2021. And yes there was talk of yet another reboot based on the popularity of that special but sadly it never reached fruition. 🤗📺📼🙋♀
You are a fountain of great informatin, SMB3!
@@jdsundstrom Thank you and you are very welcome Dave! And the Facts Of Life movie aired in 2001 not 2007.🙋🕵🔍👍
The reunion movie was aired in the autumn of 2001. Everyone returned except Nancy McKean. Still not sure why she didn’t come back. I remember my friends and I saying how excited we were to watch it, but how disappointed we were that “Jo” wouldn’t be there. I remember we kept saying “There’s always one who doesn’t show up!”
@@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen Yes 2001 I think I typed a 7 instead of a 1. Also Nancy McKean didn't return to reprise her role of Jo because she was working on her then tv series The Division plus she spoke about it saying she didn't want to go revisit her past. 🤔🤗📺👍
@
Oh I see. Well that’s still a bummer, as so many people, myself included love Jo and would’ve really loved to see her again. It was also a shame that Andy and Beverly Ann weren’t included either. But I guess I understand that they can’t have too many characters without much if anything to do
One of the top 5 tv moms ever! She was the mother figure anyone would be lucky to have. R.I.P. Charlotte.
It's 2025 I still watch The facts of Life on ch 5.2 11 am in California I loved all the characters except for Pippa rest in peace Charlotte Rae
Aka Edna Garrett 🙏🌹♥️
Great channel!
Thank you so much!
I loved his she’d pop up on the most unlikely shows and movies.. My favorite being Car 54 and dancing with Treat Williams in the movie musical Hair..
😂Mike: "Takes guts to back-sass the future host of 'Rescue 911.'"
That was one of my favorite shows growing up and I watched it for years in reruns. By the way the coke commercial was pretty catchy.
Yah...that was a fun commercial!
Dave, I don't know if you're aware of this but Charlotte was a semi regular on Car 54 Where Are You? i the early 60s. This was Fred Gwynn's first show before the Munsters. Al Lewis was in it as well but he wasn't Fred's costar. Comedian Joe E Ross was. They played NYC police officers. Charlotte played Al's wife Sylvia on the show
Well done Dave 🎉
The last season Charlotte Rae was in featured her mich less prominently and almost all the episodes that year featured mosty just tbe girls. I was kind of surprised they replaced her with another character/actress when she left the show.
New subscriber here....Mrs Garrett was like family to me😊
* When Robert Alda appeared as Mrs. Garrett's ex-husband I thought it should've been Al Lewis, her husband on Car 54, Where Are You? 🙂
Watch her in Car 54 Where are You
Charlotte knew when to bail. The show was getting stale and rapidly running out of plots. I remember some totally inane episodes between Seasons 7 and 9.
Let’s face “The Facts Of Life”, the show started to become a contrived joke. It was over. Adding to that, Miss Raye’s health concerns far outweighed any payoffs she’d have received to be in yet another “jump the shark” episode after another. As tough as it is to witness, all good things must come to an end. I would’ve actually liked the show to end with more panache than it did. It really was a “class act”! Ah, well.
Fun post, though, Dave. Thanks! 👍
Cloris Leachman was hilarious on raising Hope. One of my favorite actresses. 👍
Mine too
6:08 Interesting but the best part was watching the TV previews especially the Family Ties episode in which a major character becomes a drug addict and recovers in 25 minutes. I can't believe people spend years in recovery when Alex did it in a few minutes.
I remember her as Molly the mail lady on Sesame Street
I don't remember seeing her on Sesame Street, and I have seen more than my share of it when I was much younger than I am now, and I'm a half century old.
@@RedPyramid-lf4sb she was Molly the mail lady from 1971 -1972
@fen213 That season was a few years before my time.
The reason why I say that is because I was born in 1974.
great episode-
At 2:50, did you say "despite being offered millions to stay?" Millions, back in those days?
Yep. That’s what I said. 🙂
She played Al Lewis' wife on Car 54
She played Carl Winslow's wife?
@dwainpannell8366 Al Lewis was also Grandpa on The Munsters
@dwainpannell8366 car 54 the TV show
Hi dave. Have you heard of the channel Stephen Sundstrom? Very similar in content too! Are you related or is it just coincidence?
We're brothers. 🙂
@@jdsundstrom Awesome; 👍
I never cared for the show. I remember her from Seseme Street where she played the post woman.
Forget this; I want to know what's missing from TV's reports on the Soviets.
GRrRrRLlLLs! GRrRrRiLlLlsss!! 🙄I can't believe She was on Car 54 Where Are You😲. 🤓😎✌🏼☮️
Too bad they corrupted the show she left to making it the Blair/Jo show. I despise Jo...first season= best season-Love Sue Ann!
I liked the original line-up. Sue-Ann was my favorite. I had a huge crush 😍 on her back then.
@@vxy357 I know right! She sure looked good that time they had her in a tennis outfit. Writing her out in favor of Jo was such a mistep-much better foil for Blair.
I agree !!
I like the scenes better with Blair and Sue Ann. I wish they kepted Sue Ann on the show. I also had a crush on her. 🥰😍
@@monty3534 I think a lot of us did! Though if you looked around you'd probably find a couple Nancy fans 40+years one but Sue Ann was the ONE.
She was great on King of Queens with Jerry Stiller
She sure was!
Always liked her in different strokes she was great in that show Dave plus facts of life
👍👍👍📺
Oh, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life, The Facts of Life! The Facts of Life!
I felt she got more attractive as she aged !
Alan Thicke wrote the theme song
hated see Charlotte go but having cloris leachman was interesting. first season was my favourite season tho.
I'm sure it could have continued under the name Blair's. But the show had a good run.
The Facts of Life isnt bad. I like everything 1980's. But whoever schedules todays modern TV lineup must LOVE this show because its been constantly on several channels for years. I would say only Threes's Company is syndicated more in 2024-25
Cloris Leachman was good as Beverly Ann but she wasn't Mrs Garrett,and it was unusual that she would decide to adopt the boy when she'd basically just met him,and I know Lisa Whelchel refused to do the having sex for the first time episode on religious grounds, but if any one of them lost their virginity first it would be worldly Jo,not Natalie,but Mindy Cohn desperately wanted to do the episode and I think Jo had probably already lost her virginity at a much younger age anyway.
Thanks for sharing, Ken.
@jdsundstrom You're welcome.
She was awesome as Sylvia Schnauzer on Car 54
My boss Miss Boomderyay.
What about Car 54 ?
Never watched these shows. Tried to a couple times, but the acting was so horrible I couldn't do it.
All good. We all have shows that we don't particularly enjoy.
I can agree as the acting was also over the top on several episodes.
There was a 101 Dalmatian series?
Yep. Way back in 1997.
That Kodak disc camera was a huge fail. My friend whonworked ar a.camera store cheered for its demise.
This TV show was really difficult to watch…
I appreciate hearing a real human over an AI generated voice.
Thank you!
My god! Whose idea was that coke commercial?
I don't know...but I love it. Am I missing something? Is there a reason why I shouldn't?
Nice to see Coke embrace diversity way back when.
Indeed. And...it's a really fun commercial!
This show had one of the greatest theme songs!❤
Clorox Bleachman was a HORRIBLE (quite literally the worst) possible replacement for Charlotte Rae. She was terribly unfunny as Beverly Ann Sickle.
Also, Rae’s departure from the show had nothing to do with her health. She simply wished to be more involved with theater and do some traveling. Nothing wrong with that.