40th Anniversary of FOL next year! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

RetroGuy2000 · 06-27-2018, 07:04 PM

Hey everyone,

2019 will mark the 40th anniversary of The Facts of Life. May 4th will be the 40th anniversary of the airing of the backdoor pilot, The Girls' School, on Diff'rent Strokes. August 24th, 2019, will be the 40th anniversary of the first episode.

Does anyone have plans to celebrate in some way? Group binge-watching marathon? Site visits? Petition the network for a reunion? Building a Tootie float for the Macy's parade?

'80sSitcoms · 06-28-2018, 11:54 AM

Oh wow, that's right! 40 Years of Eastland! (what a great title for a new documentary! lol)

I will most likely dive back into the series this or next year.

And have lunch with Julie Ann and Lisa! (okay, not realistically, but that would be fantastic, lol)

RetroGuy2000 · 06-28-2018, 01:51 PM

A rewatch definitely sounds doable.

I'm thinking about doing an event, possibly at Pomona College. We'll see.

'80sSitcoms · 06-28-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

A rewatch definitely sounds doable.

I'm thinking about doing an event, possibly at Pomona College. We'll see.

Yeah? An actual event? Awesome!

RetroGuy2000 · 06-28-2018, 03:03 PM

I'm just thinking about it, right now. But I've worked with enough celebrities that I'm thinking I could possibly pull it off. Still mulling it over.

Adamantium · 06-28-2018, 04:29 PM

Mrs. Garrett as a TV character turns 40 this November 3rd, since that's the anniversary of the debut of "Diff'rent Strokes."

I'm sure you know that already. I just felt it was worth mentioning.

'80sSitcoms · 06-28-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

Mrs. Garrett as a TV character turns 40 this November 3rd, since that's the anniversary of the debut of "Diff'rent Strokes."

I'm sure you know that already. I just felt it was worth mentioning.

Oo, good call! The celebration can officially start this year!

RetroGuy2000 · 06-28-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

Mrs. Garrett as a TV character turns 40 this November 3rd, since that's the anniversary of the debut of "Diff'rent Strokes."

I'm sure you know that already. I just felt it was worth mentioning.

That's a GREAT point, Adam!

Maybe the celebrations should start then.

MA · 06-28-2018, 07:47 PM

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I'm just thinking about it, right now. But I've worked with enough celebrities that I'm thinking I could possibly pull it off. Still mulling it over.

Which celebrities have you worked with?

RetroGuy2000 · 06-28-2018, 07:55 PM

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Which celebrities have you worked with?

Many, among them Wayne Brady, Vivica A Fox, a Red Power Ranger, etc. Mostly for charitable events.

MA · 06-28-2018, 07:56 PM

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Many, among them Wayne Brady, Vivica A Fox, Red Power Ranger Steve Cardenas, etc. Mostly for charitable events.

You met Wayne?!

RetroGuy2000 · 06-28-2018, 08:12 PM

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You met Wayne?!

Met him, worked with him, took his photo with his family, in December 2005. Had some conversations, and he is GREAT to work with. He is down to earth, modest, yet funny. One of my favorite celebrity collaborations of all time.

MA · 06-28-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Met him, worked with him, took his photo with his family, in December 2005. Had some conversations, and he is GREAT to work with. He is down to earth, modest, yet funny. One of my favorite celebrity collaborations of all time.

What did you work with him on?

RetroGuy2000 · 06-28-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

What did you work with him on?

At the time, I worked for Disney. I took photos of him and his family during the time ABC was broadcasting Whose Line. During that time I also worked with Meredith Viera, Vivica A. Fox, and a bunch of sports figures (mostly basketball).

MA · 06-28-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

At the time, I worked for Disney. I took photos of him and his family during the time ABC was broadcasting Whose Line. During that time I also worked with Meredith Viera, Vivica A. Fox, and a bunch of sports figures (mostly basketball).

So cool you got to meet all of these celebrities.

06-27-2018, 07:04 PM	#1
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	40th Anniversary of FOL next year! Hey everyone, 2019 will mark the 40th anniversary of The Facts of Life. May 4th will be the 40th anniversary of the airing of the backdoor pilot, The Girls' School, on Diff'rent Strokes. August 24th, 2019, will be the 40th anniversary of the first episode. Does anyone have plans to celebrate in some way? Group binge-watching marathon? Site visits? Petition the network for a reunion? Building a Tootie float for the Macy's parade?
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06-28-2018, 11:54 AM	#2
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	Oh wow, that's right! 40 Years of Eastland! (what a great title for a new documentary! lol) I will most likely dive back into the series this or next year. And have lunch with Julie Ann and Lisa! (okay, not realistically, but that would be fantastic, lol)

06-28-2018, 01:51 PM	#3
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	A rewatch definitely sounds doable. I'm thinking about doing an event, possibly at Pomona College. We'll see.

06-28-2018, 03:03 PM	#5
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	I'm just thinking about it, right now. But I've worked with enough celebrities that I'm thinking I could possibly pull it off. Still mulling it over.

06-28-2018, 04:29 PM	#6
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Mrs. Garrett as a TV character turns 40 this November 3rd, since that's the anniversary of the debut of "Diff'rent Strokes." I'm sure you know that already. I just felt it was worth mentioning.