I personally hated it. It just didn't have that warm welcome feeling anymore. It became more of a museum, than a loveable penthouse...

I just showed you the makeover....here's a reminder of what the place use to look like.....

I haven't seen many eps from that season but I didn't like it.I also didn't like what she did to the boys room either.

Sam clashed with the furniture.

I LOVED the makeover. In 1985, many shows got a makeover in set design and theme songs. It sure did look like a museum. I had no problem with it. Sorry guys!

I actually liked the Penthouse make-over. It was very late-1980's.

YAY! Johnny! Someone who agrees with me! LOL.

YAY! Johnny! Someone who agrees with me! LOL.
My pleasure buddy.

My pleasure buddy.


Cool. 1985 was the year when when just about everything got a makeover. Dead shows were being revived (i.e. It's A Living) A lot of theme songs were updated, (Fame, Silver Spoons, D.S., The Facts of Life, Love Boat) Everything was a changin'.

Cool. 1985 was the year when when just about everything got a makeover. Dead shows were being revived (i.e. It's A Living) A lot of theme songs were updated, (Fame, Silver Spoons, D.S., The Facts of Life, Love Boat) Everything was a changin'.


Was 1985 the season Facts of Life changed into that Candy Store?-lol

Was 1985 the season Facts of Life changed into that Candy Store?-lol
Actually, it was a 1950's-esque malt shop. It didn't sell just candy, they sold cookies, records, clothes, inflatables, etc. It was great and less stress on Mrs. Garrett. She just had one little corner.

Actually, it was a 1950's-esque malt shop. It didn't sell just candy, they sold cookies, records, clothes, inflatables, etc. It was great and less stress on Mrs. Garrett. She just had one little corner.


Did those changes occur at the start of the 85-86 season?

Did those changes occur at the start of the 85-86 season?


Yes they did. Those changes did occur at the start of the enw season. The fall of 85' modernized a lot shows and sets. Look at Diff Strokes, Silver Spoons, The Love Boat. What's Happening came back as well. Solomon, if you research it enough, you'll know what I'm talking about.

Yes they did. Those changes did occur at the start of the enw season. The fall of 85' modernized a lot shows and sets. Look at Diff Strokes, Silver Spoons, The Love Boat. What's Happening came back as well. Solomon, if you research it enough, you'll know what I'm talking about.


What happened on Silver Spoons?

What happened on Silver Spoons?

Newlyweds Kate and Edward came from their honeymoon and Kate literally "cleaned house". She got rid of the ride along train that went through the house and redecorated the entire mansion. The theme song changed to a soft rock version and the opening was framed with moving profile pics of the cast.

Newlyweds Kate and Edward came from their honeymoon and Kate literally "cleaned house". She got rid of the ride along train that went through the house and redecorated the entire mansion. The theme song changed to a soft rock version and the opening was framed with moving profile pics of the cast.
Very interesting.

It was good how Maggie changed the place. It was time to update and what a perfect way to explain the change. A new era-a new look. The only complaint I had was that the boys room was a weird green color but I like the way the furniature was arranged. It allowed each boy to have his own little space within the same room.

It was awesome.

YAY! Johnny! Someone who agrees with me! LOL.

I agree too. It looks "homier" in that picture, like somewhere you would actually sit and converse. The way it used to be looked and felt more museum-ish. It didn't look like a place that was "lived in", but required a suspension of disbelief while watching. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, it was just "too much" to believe in.

Actually, it was a 1950's-esque malt shop. It didn't sell just candy, they sold cookies, records, clothes, inflatables, etc. It was great and less stress on Mrs. Garrett. She just had one little corner.

"1950s"? It was, "like, totally '80s to the max", lol.

"1950s"? It was, "like, totally '80s to the max", lol.

Oh I know. I was just making an observation about it.