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Jo Polniaczec · 03-17-2001, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by JohnMcMillin:
well, you must remember many of the posters over at the FOL board had never seen it before Nick got it in Sept. I think same will happen with DS. Next week when it's back for good, it'll really grow with fans.

Yeah, I agree.

callmetootie · 03-21-2001, 11:08 AM

The Facts Of Life is still more popular then Diff'rent Strokes. The Facts Of Life is a lot better then Diff'rent Strokes.

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Andrew Carden

03-22-2001, 04:11 PM

Facts of Life will always be the champ. Every girl on the show had a personality that someone from the viewing audience can relate to: if you were conscious about your weight, you identified with Nat, if you thought you were God's gift to mankind, Blair was the one for you, and if you felt that showing your tough exterior would get your point across, then you identified with Jo, etc., etc. We were limited to "the poor adopted kids move to the penthouse--holy smokes what will happen this week" every week. FOL delved into each character as they grew, and the storylines were more memorable. They didn't need Nancy Reagan to come on their show to get a point across.

FOL-FAN · 03-22-2001, 07:34 PM

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Originally posted by zoomie:
Facts of Life will always be the champ. Every girl on the show had a personality that someone from the viewing audience can relate to: if you were conscious about your weight, you identified with Nat, if you thought you were God's gift to mankind, Blair was the one for you, and if you felt that showing your tough exterior would get your point across, then you identified with Jo, etc., etc. We were limited to "the poor adopted kids move to the penthouse--holy smokes what will happen this week" every week. FOL delved into each character as they grew, and the storylines were more memorable. They didn't need Nancy Reagan to come on their show to get a point across.

I agree! Although they did have some celebrities showing up. But not as many as in DS.

03-22-2001, 08:38 PM

Being a big fan of both- it is hard to make this decision, but I think that nowadays I do like FOL a bit better. There really are more characters for me to love on FOL (actually I really like all FOL main characters) than on DS.

However, I really loved DS when I was a kid and I really loved Arnold Jackson back then. Watching DS again after 16 years brings back pleasant memories, but now that I am older I love FOL so much more than I did when I was a kid because their stories are similar to some of my recent experiences.

In any case, thumbs up to both shows- let's hear it for both shows bcuz today's shows IMHO just ain't as good as FOL & DS.

[This message has been edited by FOL & DS fan 4ever (edited 03-22-2001).]

ThomasE · 03-23-2001, 12:14 AM

Diff. Strokes all the way.

JohnMcMillin · 03-23-2001, 02:58 AM

I like em both for diff'rent (heh) ways.

DS is a show that was gutbusting hilarious. FOL is a show that you really had characters who you grew with and could identify almost. Both are great shows. DS waned worse tho (I'd rather have the Cloris seasons of FOL to the Mary Ann Mobley season of DS anyday). But the first season of Facts was so bad also, whereas DS was instantly a classic from the pilot.

Zankara · 04-08-2001, 04:30 PM

DS for such Fol is a great show to Ds was out longer Todd,Dana, and Gary have stole so many hearts. You feel these characters when you talk about them you call them Willis, Kimerbly and Arnold. Fol first season suck:mad and when Mrs Garret left the show even more suck :mad

Ds all the way

callmetootie · 04-08-2001, 04:36 PM

I liked Diff'rent Strokes when I was younger, and I also like Facts Of Life when I was younger. Today, Diff'rent Strokes is really childish and it's really aged over the years, but as The Facts Of Life is concerned, I can stll enjoy it, as the subjecst aren't as goofy and childish, and more realistic and life-like. I'm going to have to say Facts Of Life, because I still enjoy watching the girls grow up and I still get a kick out of it, as Diff'rent Strokes, i can still watch, but it seems like it's a "used" show.

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Andrew Carden

jinny_jo_2001 · 04-08-2001, 06:40 PM

I think DS is awesome and so is FOL. for me its a tie

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Ms G: Natalie why dont you show Jo a better place to park her bike
Jo: why dont I park it on Blairs face?
Natalie: shes a breath of fresh air isnt she??

EdBrownJr · 04-09-2001, 05:13 PM

Oh Hell Yeah id would take Different Strokes over The Facts of life anyday. I just love DS so much i watched that show every Saturday night when it was on NBC and i also watched the reruns all the time too.

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ThomasE · 04-09-2001, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by EdBrownJr:
Oh Hell Yeah id would take Different Strokes over The Facts of life anyday. I just love DS so much i watched that show every Saturday night when it was on NBC and i also watched the reruns all the time too.

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Bluestone · 04-13-2001, 05:59 PM

You wanna know which show is more popular?
Just look at these message boards!
COUNT THEM!

ThomasE · 04-13-2001, 06:34 PM

True point, but 3's Company gets more ratings than "Facts" but less messages on the board.

TJ · 04-13-2001, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by Bluestone:
You wanna know which show is more popular?
Just look at these message boards!
COUNT THEM!

The number of posts on each board is not a true indication of a show's popularity. The Diff'rent Strokes site gets about 300-400 more hits per day than The Facts of Life site. I guess people can just talk about FOL more than DS. The boards that have the most posts usually have a page that promotes and draws them to it.

03-22-2001, 04:11 PM	#18
zoomie Guest Posts: n/a	Facts of Life will always be the champ. Every girl on the show had a personality that someone from the viewing audience can relate to: if you were conscious about your weight, you identified with Nat, if you thought you were God's gift to mankind, Blair was the one for you, and if you felt that showing your tough exterior would get your point across, then you identified with Jo, etc., etc. We were limited to "the poor adopted kids move to the penthouse--holy smokes what will happen this week" every week. FOL delved into each character as they grew, and the storylines were more memorable. They didn't need Nancy Reagan to come on their show to get a point across.
zoomie Guest Posts: n/a

03-22-2001, 08:38 PM	#20
FOL & DS fan 4ever Guest Posts: n/a	Being a big fan of both- it is hard to make this decision, but I think that nowadays I do like FOL a bit better. There really are more characters for me to love on FOL (actually I really like all FOL main characters) than on DS. However, I really loved DS when I was a kid and I really loved Arnold Jackson back then. Watching DS again after 16 years brings back pleasant memories, but now that I am older I love FOL so much more than I did when I was a kid because their stories are similar to some of my recent experiences. In any case, thumbs up to both shows- let's hear it for both shows bcuz today's shows IMHO just ain't as good as FOL & DS. [This message has been edited by FOL & DS fan 4ever (edited 03-22-2001).]
FOL & DS fan 4ever Guest Posts: n/a

03-21-2001, 11:08 AM	#17
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	The Facts Of Life is still more popular then Diff'rent Strokes. The Facts Of Life is a lot better then Diff'rent Strokes. ------------------ Andrew Carden

03-23-2001, 12:14 AM	#21
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Diff. Strokes all the way.

03-23-2001, 02:58 AM	#22
JohnMcMillin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2000 Location: louisville, ky, USA Posts: 380	I like em both for diff'rent (heh) ways. DS is a show that was gutbusting hilarious. FOL is a show that you really had characters who you grew with and could identify almost. Both are great shows. DS waned worse tho (I'd rather have the Cloris seasons of FOL to the Mary Ann Mobley season of DS anyday). But the first season of Facts was so bad also, whereas DS was instantly a classic from the pilot.

04-08-2001, 04:30 PM	#23
Zankara Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: Suitland, Maryland,America Posts: 138	DS for such Fol is a great show to Ds was out longer Todd,Dana, and Gary have stole so many hearts. You feel these characters when you talk about them you call them Willis, Kimerbly and Arnold. Fol first season suck:mad and when Mrs Garret left the show even more suck :mad Ds all the way

04-08-2001, 04:36 PM	#24
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	I liked Diff'rent Strokes when I was younger, and I also like Facts Of Life when I was younger. Today, Diff'rent Strokes is really childish and it's really aged over the years, but as The Facts Of Life is concerned, I can stll enjoy it, as the subjecst aren't as goofy and childish, and more realistic and life-like. I'm going to have to say Facts Of Life, because I still enjoy watching the girls grow up and I still get a kick out of it, as Diff'rent Strokes, i can still watch, but it seems like it's a "used" show. ------------------ Andrew Carden

04-08-2001, 06:40 PM	#25
jinny_jo_2001 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 05, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 162	I think DS is awesome and so is FOL. for me its a tie ------------------ Ms G: Natalie why dont you show Jo a better place to park her bike Jo: why dont I park it on Blairs face? Natalie: shes a breath of fresh air isnt she??

04-09-2001, 05:13 PM	#26
EdBrownJr Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2001 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,247	Oh Hell Yeah id would take Different Strokes over The Facts of life anyday. I just love DS so much i watched that show every Saturday night when it was on NBC and i also watched the reruns all the time too. ------------------ GET OUT OF MY GARAGE!!!

04-13-2001, 05:59 PM	#28
Bluestone I'm the Twister Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 388	You wanna know which show is more popular? Just look at these message boards! COUNT THEM!

04-13-2001, 06:34 PM	#29
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	True point, but 3's Company gets more ratings than "Facts" but less messages on the board.