Molly didn't usually have a big role on The Facts of Life. But what do you think was her best episode?

Molly didn't usually have a big role on The Facts of Life. But what do you think was her best episode?

The infamous lost double episode where someone stole her panties and didn't want to take her to the prom.

The infamous lost double episode where someone stole her panties and didn't want to take her to the prom.

Haha! Sadly, those episodes weren't even packaged with the rest of the DVDs. Luckily, there is a DVD with those episodes! :lol:

Haha! Sadly, those episodes weren't even packaged with the rest of the DVDs. Luckily, there is a DVD with those episodes! :lol:

It comes with scratch n sniff stickers with Anthony Michael Hall's face on them!:wave:

It comes with scratch n sniff stickers with Anthony Michael Hall's face on them!:wave:

Yep, that's the DVD set I have too!

But I actually prefer the other lost Facts of Life episodes where Molly gets detention at Eastland, along with another Eastland girl, Allison. Then these three boys pretend they're Eastland students, and hang out with them during detention. Headmaster Parker keeps them all day, mostly in the Eastland library.

Yep, that's the DVD set I have too!

But I actually prefer the other lost Facts of Life episodes where Molly gets detention at Eastland, along with another Eastland girl, Allison. Then these three boys pretend they're Eastland students, and hang out with them during detention. Headmaster Parker keeps them all day, mostly in the Eastland library.

Great soundtrack on that one!

Well, as an episode, hands down "Molly's Holiday". But in others she has some very noteworthy scenes: I love her dog catcher story that opposite-of-cheers-up Sue Ann in "I.Q.", and I love her debate with Cindy over Mr. Garrett when Mrs. Garrett considers taking him back.

She also does get some good material in "The Slumber Party", where we also assume and learn a few new details about her.

Well, as an episode, hands down "Molly's Holiday". But in others she has some very noteworthy scenes: I love her dog catcher story that opposite-of-cheers-up Sue Ann in "I.Q."

Oh, yeah, the "dog catcher in Paramus, New Jersey" story! :lol:


She also does get some good material in "The Slumber Party", where we also assume and learn a few new details about her.

Yeah, did we ever hear about her brother in other episodes? And of course the implication that her family lives in Manhattan. It's too bad they didn't flesh Molly out more on her actual show!

Oh, yeah, the "dog catcher in Paramus, New Jersey" story! :lol:

And how she gets to be the one that goes, "Oh Sue Ann, don't feel bad just 'cause you're the dumbest girl in school!" :lol:


Yeah, did we ever hear about her brother in other episodes?

No!

I sure hope he took the news of the Parkers' divorce better than his sister did! :lol:

And how she gets to be the one that goes, "Oh Sue Ann, don't feel bad just 'cause you're the dumbest girl in school!" :lol:




That was hilarious :lol:

Well, as an episode, hands down "Molly's Holiday". But in others she has some very noteworthy scenes: I love her dog catcher story that opposite-of-cheers-up Sue Ann in "I.Q.", and I love her debate with Cindy over Mr. Garrett when Mrs. Garrett considers taking him back.

She also does get some good material in "The Slumber Party", where we also assume and learn a few new details about her.

'80s, you haven't voted in the poll yet! How can we tabulate the results and do the next girl?

Oh, ha, I thought I had, lol...I did now.

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Oh, ha, I thought I had, lol...I did now.
Thanks! Now on to the next girl!

I think I'd laugh harder at your image of Molly, but it seems as though she really felt that way, and I feel bad for laughing. It wasn't her fault...

I think I'd laugh harder at your image of Molly, but it seems as though she really felt that way, and I feel bad for laughing. It wasn't her fault...

No, laugh! I'd had this idea for days! :lol:

It's been nearly 40 years (!), and Molly Ringwald has made more peace with it by now; otherwise, it wouldn't be fun to make something like this, lol (I had it posted earlier, but made a little change so re-posted it.

Molly’s Holiday is Molly’s Best Episode

Molly’s Holiday is Molly’s Best Episode
That does appear to be the consensus, based on the poll results.

I see someone voted for "Running"; I do enjoy that photographic side of her character there.

I see someone voted for "Running"; I do enjoy that photographic side of her character there.

She definitely has a nice part there. It makes me wonder what could have been, if Tootie hadn't taken over Molly's love of photography.

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She definitely has a nice part there. It makes me wonder what could have been, if Tootie hadn't taken over Molly's love of photography.


I know, every time I watch "Pretty Babies" and see Tootie fiddling with that camera of hers, I always pine for Molly and what could have been!

I know, every time I watch "Pretty Babies" and see Tootie fiddling with that camera of hers, I always pine for Molly and what could have been!

Well, it wasn't just "Pretty Babies", although you're right about that. I recall several other Eastland episodes where Tootie was taking photos. Those could have been Molly scenes, since Molly was the photographer.

Yup, "Graduation", for one.

I STILL can't believe the writers did not at least mention Sue Ann and Nancy, even if only in passing.

Molly's Holiday, because it showed the affects of divorce on young children

Molly's Holiday, because it showed the affects of divorce on young children

Yup, out of 8 girls on this show, Molly does indeed have the distinction of being the only girl we watched deal with an impending divorce.

Yup, out of 8 girls on this show, Molly does indeed have the distinction of being the only girl we watched deal with an impending divorce.

and, the only girl we watch with a bowl cut! (well, at least until mid-way through season 3)

and, the only girl we watch with a bowl cut! (well, at least until mid-way through season 3)

Haha! Not only did Tootie inherit Molly's love for photography, she also inherited the bowl cut! :lol:

Haha! Not only did Tootie inherit Molly's love for photography, she also inherited the bowl cut! :lol:

Oh man, she really did abscond with some Mollyisms! :lol:

Actually, now that I think about it, I think Molly's best episode was "Molly Enjoys Cinnamon Buns at the Opera with Edward Gorey" :)

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Ahahahahaha!

Oh, '80s, you have outdone yourself! Bravo!

Ahahahahaha!

Oh, '80s, you have outdone yourself! Bravo!

High praise from such a fantastic digital artist! :)

So this random horrible photo taken 38 years ago did serve a purpose, after all! :lol:

But, oops, I may have made a mistake---you mean what's Molly's best episode of The Facts of Life, don't you? I forgot, I believe this episode was actually from:


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Hey, they even have the Crock of Mystery Meat on the tombstone! (No wonder it cracks into pieces!) :lol:

Actually, now that I think about it, I think Molly's best episode was "Molly Enjoys Cinnamon Buns at the Opera with Edward Gorey" :)

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LOL! OMG, that works soooo well!

Hey, they even have the Crock of Mystery Meat on the tombstone! (No wonder it cracks into pieces!) :lol:

Hahaha!

Say, maybe that's what happened to Nina---she ate the mystery meat! :lol:


LOL! OMG, that works soooo well!

I still can't believe, who knew that a horrid photo taken on the set 38 years ago would have found a purpose all those years later?? :lol:

Hey, they even have the Crock of Mystery Meat on the tombstone!

Better than having "The Crock" on the tombstone, eh? ;)

Hahaha!

Say, maybe that's what happened to Nina---she ate the mystery meat! :lol:



Don't do it, Nina! It smells like bare feet! :lol:

Don't do it, Nina! It smells like bare feet! :lol:

Hahaha, and Molly's in disbelief!

Hahaha, and Molly's in disbelief!
Yes, she can't believe anyone would actually eat the mystery meat in such a dump! :lol:

in such a dump!

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Molly calls Eastland "a dump" in multiple episodes. You didn't notice?

Molly calls Eastland "a dump" in multiple episodes. You didn't notice?

No! :lol: (I've only been awake for about an hour, but no, I can't recall any such instances right now, lol)

No! :lol: (I've only been awake for about an hour, but no, I can't recall any such instances right now, lol)

LMLD is one example, right before Tootie says the tray looks magnifique.

But there are one or two more examples in S1.

With Molly denigrating Eastland, it is almost as if she knows she will be expelled...

LMLD is one example, right before Tootie says the tray looks magnifique.

Ah, yes. That's the only instance I can think of.

Yeah "the old dump looks très magnifique"

Ah, yes. That's the only instance I can think of.

What about in "Overachieving":

Molly (to Tootie): How can your dad take you out of Eastland? This dump is a great school!


Yeah "the old dump looks très magnifique"

Yep! That's it! :lol:

What about in "Overachieving":

Molly (to Tootie): How can your dad take you out of Eastland? This dump is a great school!



Yeah I remember

Well, at least she said it was "great"! :lol:

Well, at least she said it was "great"! :lol:

Yeah, I suppose she could have said it was a crappy dump! :lol:

What about Molly's "guest appearance" in season 5's "The Halloween Show", where she comes over and spends the night with her friends?


Inspired by RetroGuy2000 and Lorimar Television from, ironically, the "Season's Greetings" thread, lol:


***DARK HUMOR AHEAD***


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Bwahahahahaha! :lol:

What about Molly's "guest appearance" in season 5's "The Halloween Show", where she comes over and spends the night with her friends?


Inspired by RetroGuy2000 and Lorimar Television from, ironically, the "Season's Greetings" thread, lol:


***DARK HUMOR AHEAD***


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Lmaooooo

Who knew she had a bigger reason for running away from Mrs. Garrett than we thought? lol

You guys are bad influences! Poor Molly! :lol:

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I would say none. She wasn't a good actress on The Facts of Life. I found her irritating. She's my least favorite of the lost girls. Even Felice who was given nothing for her character to do except talk about Roger all the time was better to watch than anything Molly was doing.

By the way, I completely forgot about that "horror movie" shot of Mrs. Garrett in shadow at the door with the knife, lol...I was scanning the episode on DM for a good sausage shot, and I happened to see that while scanning through and was like "OMG I have to use that!" lol.

By the way, I completely forgot about that "horror movie" shot of Mrs. Garrett in shadow at the door with the knife, lol...I was scanning the episode on DM for a good sausage shot, and I happened to see that while scanning through and was like "OMG I have to use that!" lol.

LOL cant wait to get to it on my FOL binge. I finished the graduation and am at the Paris vacation.

Oh wow! You didn't tell us you were watching! :)

I really like the Paris vacation. I totally remember that from childhood. :)

Savor the scene where Mrs. Garrett has her hair down! It's the only time in her SEVEN YEARS on the show you'll ever see it down!! :lol:

Oh wow! You didn't tell us you were watching! :)

Savor the scene where Mrs. Garrett has her hair down! It's the only time in her SEVEN YEARS on the show you'll ever see it down!! lol

Haha wow! Cant wait!

Yeah! You'll be like: :eek: lol!

Wait---have you seen the Paris movie before??

Yeah! You'll be like: :eek: lol!

Wait---have you seen the Paris movie before??

Nope lol. Has it ever been in syndication?

Nope lol. Has it ever been in syndication?

Oh, wow! I had no idea you'd never seen it! So now I'm sorry for spoiling Mrs. Garrett's long hair! :blush:

Yup, it's been in syndication, because that's how I saw it as a little boy (since its premiere, as a television movie first, was before my viewing time). Wow, what a trip! (really and figuratively, haha)

Oh, wow! I had no idea you'd never seen it! So now I'm sorry for spoiling Mrs. Garrett's long hair! :blush:

Yup, it's been in syndication, because that's how I saw it as a little boy (since its premiere, as a television movie first, was before my viewing time). Wow, what a trip! (really and figuratively, haha)

Haha no worries, it's not like it is a key plot point. :lol:

Haha no worries, it's not like it is a key plot point. :lol:

Hahaha! Wait---how do you know?? :confused:

(okay, so it's not, but I could have tried to surprise you by making you think otherwise :lol: )

Haha no worries, it's not like it is a key plot point. :lol:

Never know. The entire first season of Game of Thrones revolved around plot twists about hair color. :lol:

Never know. The entire first season of Game of Thrones revolved around plot twists about hair color. :lol:

LOL it did?

LOL it did?

Yes. SPOILERS!!

The people with the brown hair are good. The people with the blond hair are evil. The people with the snow white hair can be either good or evil. The girl with the red hair is a brat. Then Boromir finds the Big Book of Hair, somebody has the wrong hair color, s*** hits the fan, and chaos descends for the next six seasons. 10,000 people die in the meantime, including every character you ever loved.

Yes. SPOILERS!!

The people with the brown hair are good. The people with the blond hair are evil. The people with the snow white hair can be either good or evil. The girl with the red hair is a brat. Then Boromir finds the Big Book of Hair, somebody has the wrong hair color, s*** hits the fan, and chaos descends for the next six seasons. 10,000 people die in the meantime.

LOL well thats something

Well I finished the episodes. They were OK I guess, pretty cliche.

Definitely one of Molly's most memorable episodes...poor Molly!

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Definitely one of Molly's most memorable episodes...poor Molly!

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^---you started it with the sausage! :lol:

^---you started it with the sausage! :lol:

Who me? :angel:

Wow, today is "Teen Queen" Molly Ringwald's 51st birthday! Little Molly Parker is 51!

I hope she had a great birthday and that no floozy frizzheads got in her way! :lol:

Wow, today is "Teen Queen" Molly Ringwald's 51st birthday! Little Molly Parker is 51!

I hope she had a great birthday and that no floozy frizzheads got in her way! :lol:

Wow, 51... it definitely doesn't seem like it's been that many decades.

Wonder if Angela and Dr. Parker ever got married?

Wonder if Angela and Dr. Parker ever got married?

Oo, good question! I like to think so. They be good peoples. :)

Oo, good question! I like to think so. They be good peoples. :)
Well, after Dr. Parker made an honest woman of Angela, and got her some Frizz Be Gone™! :lol:

51 holy cow? She’s almost as old as Mrs G was in FOL!

That time that a grown-up Molly Parker went to the Palace of Versailles, in France.

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That time that a grown-up Molly Parker went to the Palace of Versailles, in France.

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:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Now that would have made a great two-week installment:

"The Facts of Life Goes to Paris and the Other Facts of Life Goes to Versailles"

:lol:

popcorn: :so

Now that would have made a great two-week installment:

"The Facts of Life Goes to Paris and the Other Facts of Life Goes to Versailles"

:lol:

popcorn: :so

Molly, Cindy, Nancy, and Sue Ann?

Molly, Cindy, Nancy, and Sue Ann?

You got it!

With Miss Mahoney! :lol:

That time that a grown-up Molly Parker went to the Palace of Versailles, in France.

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OMG! :clap

OMG! :clap

:lol:

OMG! :clap
That one's dedicated to you two, because I never picked up on the "this dump" references, but you guys have joked about it around here, lol. Good catch, as I love Molly and I never noticed it!

That one's dedicated to you two, because I never picked up on the "this dump" references, but you guys have joked about it around here, lol. Good catch, as I love Molly and I never noticed it!

Haha glad we could bring that to your attention.

Tres magnifique! :lol:

Tres magnifique! :lol:

The tray does look magnifique. ;)

"Overachieving". Her guitar debut!
"♫ <strum> The skies are jun-kee, the lakes are chun-kee <strum>♫

"Overachieving". Her guitar debut!
"♫ <strum> The skies are jun-kee, the lakes are chun-kee <strum>♫

She did have a nice part in "Overachieving".

She did have a nice part in "Overachieving".

And she got her name spoken by a core four's parent! (Mr. Ramsey says "Molly") To get giddy over that, like me, makes one a VERY uber "Facts" geek indeed! :lol:

And she got her name spoken by a core four's parent! (Mr. Ramsey says "Molly") To get giddy over that, like me, makes one a VERY uber "Facts" geek indeed! :lol:

Well, once someone's counted the number of globes in the background of a FOL episode, there's no denying that person's a Facts of Life uber-geek! :lol:

"Touche!" :lol:

Lmao!

Definitely New Girl Pt 2. Because by then, Molly was no longer an annoying little twerp. She and Kim Fields grew so much between seasons one and two (because close to a year went by between production of the two seasons).

Definitely New Girl Pt 2. Because by then, Molly was no longer an annoying little twerp. She and Kim Fields grew so much between seasons one and two (because close to a year went by between production of the two seasons).

Too bad that’s her final Ep

Too bad that’s her final Ep


Yeah. I know it was Molly's decision to leave the semi-regular FOL gig, but I can't help but wonder what might have happened if she had stuck around a while longer? Would she have been the one to ask Jonathan Dutton about her camera in "Pretty Babies", since Tootie had shown no previous interest in photography? Would she then have been made into a young model? Would she have been present for the Sadie Hawkins dance?

Yeah. I know it was Molly's decision to leave the semi-regular FOL gig, but I can't help but wonder what might have happened if she had stuck around a while longer? Would she have been the one to ask Jonathan Dutton about her camera in "Pretty Babies", since Tootie had shown no previous interest in photography? Would she then have been madet into a young model? Would she have been present for the Sadie Hawkins dance?

Who knows, she could’ve eventually been upped back to regular if she did well, you never know.

Who knows, she could’ve eventually been upped back to regular if she did well, you never know.

Yeah, we'll never know. ...Instead, she made three hugely successful films and made her fame and fortune in a different way. A testament to how talented the Lost Girls always were.

Yeah, we'll never know. ...Instead, she made three hugely successful films and made her fame and fortune in a different way. A testament to how talented the Lost Girls always were.

Yep! Lost girl high five! :lol:

Yep! Lost girl high five! :lol:

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