The best thing Facts of Life creators did was bring in Nancy McKeon. The dynamics between the characters of "Jo" and "Blair" really made the show especially funny. The first season, "Sue Ann" was the opposite of "Blair", but it really did not work.
I remember watching the first episode of the 2nd season, and I was REALLY disppointed that they cut out Molly, Sue Ann, Cindy, and Nancy as I was watching the opening credits. But I will have to say, as I watched more and more episodes that season, the character of "Jo" really grew on me. The producers of FOL took a big chance, and it worked.
Of the 3 actresses from the original seven that they picked to continue on, I think they picked the best three.
I liken it to "Cheers". When the character of "Diane" left, and "Rebecca" replaced her, the show got a helluva lot better
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