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Remember when NBC introduced us to Eastland School and the hilarious trials of teenage girls under the watchful eye of Mrs. Garrett? From early seasons to later storylines, The Facts of Life gave us a look into the lives of Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, and Nancy McKeon. This show became a classic sitcom and is a great television memory.

The Facts of Life: 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know

00:00 - Intro
00:14 - The Facts of Life Overview — Charlotte Rae
01:31 - The Reboot That Didn't Happen — Mindy Cohn
03:28 - Charlotte Rae Exits Like a Legend — Charlotte Rae
05:25 - Blair Warner Said No to NBC — Lisa Whelchel
07:16 - Jerri Jewell Makes Sitcom History — Jerri Jewell
10:18 - Weight Pressure on Cast — Mindy Cohn
12:36 - Mindy Cohn Sang Backup for Michael Jackson — Mindy Cohn
14:05 - Theme Song Had Pop Star DNA — Alan Thicke
15:23 - Mindy Cohn’s Casting Was a Happy Accident — Charlotte Rae
17:21 - Tootie Goes Pop — Kim Fields
18:55 - Molly Ringwald Was Let Go After Season One — Molly Ringwald
21:55 - Tootie’s Roller Skates Explained — Kim Fields
23:22 - George Clooney Was Fired and Rehired — George Clooney
24:48 - The Show Tried Seven Spin-Offs — Richard Dean Anderson
26:59 - Mrs. Garrett Was a Mail Lady — Charlotte Rae
28:10 - The Drummonds Couldn't Stay Away — Gary Coleman

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25 Hidden Details You Missed in The Facts of Life

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