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boechsner · 11-19-2001, 02:13 PM

Back in 1988, CBS aired A Very Brady Christmas which revived interest in the Brady Bunch. In fact, the reunion was the highest rated TV movie of that year, generating a new series, The Bradys. Do you see this FOL reunion doing the same thing to The Facts of Life?

TV Guy · 11-19-2001, 02:52 PM

I don't see it happening for "Facts". The ratings were decent -- it got an 8.7 according to Mediaweek.com, which should place it in the top 30, good for a Disney TV-movie. "Very Brady Christmas", however, got HUGE ratings (I believe between a 25 and a 26) and was among the top shows of the week. Granted, those types of ratings are pretty much unheard of on networks these days, but even adjusting for lower network viewing levels, "Facts" isn't up to the "Brady" levels. If "Facts" had gotten numbers like that, then maybe there would be network interest in further "Facts" projects.

Then again, who knows what will happen?

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triple19 · 11-19-2001, 04:11 PM

Even though I was a little dissapointed with the reunion movie, I too would like to see a sequel or other "Facts" projects in the future. However, I have to agree with the previous post. I don't see it happening. I think it is a ratings thing.
Also, even though all of us on this board love FOL, I don't think there's quite the national nolstalgia (yet) for FOL that there was/is for the Brady Bunch. That show has become a pop culture phenominom (sp?).After all, how many TV comedies have spawned off two reuinion movies, a spinnoff series, a kids saturday morning cartoon, a dramatic series, a summer variety show, two theatrical films, and a off-Broadway show. "Facts" has yet to do that.
I love "FOL", and I do hope that I am wrong. I hope there will be enuough renewed interest in the show to spawn off another movie or other "Facts" projects. We'll just have to see what happens.

Kay Scarpetta · 11-19-2001, 04:35 PM

I know I am SOOOOOOOOO wishfully thinking, but maybe in 10-20 years another "Facts" Reunion movie will come around? This time WITH Nancy, Geri, George, Andy, Pippa, and Beverly Ann? I was highly dissapointed to not see Geri in it. I loved Geri!!! Well lets see in 10 years... maybe one last movie... like, the last shibang, ya know?

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BlairW_2 · 11-19-2001, 05:28 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever:
I know I am SOOOOOOOOO wishfully thinking, but maybe in 10-20 years another "Facts" Reunion movie will come around? This time WITH Nancy, Geri, George, Andy, Pippa, and Beverly Ann? I was highly dissapointed to not see Geri in it. I loved Geri!!! Well lets see in 10 years... maybe one last movie... like, the last shibang, ya know?

I highly doubt it. Especially George, considering what his issue was with this reunion.

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11-19-2001, 02:13 PM	#1
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Movie = New Interest??? Back in 1988, CBS aired A Very Brady Christmas which revived interest in the Brady Bunch. In fact, the reunion was the highest rated TV movie of that year, generating a new series, The Bradys. Do you see this FOL reunion doing the same thing to The Facts of Life?

11-19-2001, 02:52 PM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	I don't see it happening for "Facts". The ratings were decent -- it got an 8.7 according to Mediaweek.com, which should place it in the top 30, good for a Disney TV-movie. "Very Brady Christmas", however, got HUGE ratings (I believe between a 25 and a 26) and was among the top shows of the week. Granted, those types of ratings are pretty much unheard of on networks these days, but even adjusting for lower network viewing levels, "Facts" isn't up to the "Brady" levels. If "Facts" had gotten numbers like that, then maybe there would be network interest in further "Facts" projects. Then again, who knows what will happen? [This message has been edited by TV Guy (edited 11-19-2001).]

11-19-2001, 04:11 PM	#3
triple19 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 28, 2001 Location: Miami Posts: 178	Even though I was a little dissapointed with the reunion movie, I too would like to see a sequel or other "Facts" projects in the future. However, I have to agree with the previous post. I don't see it happening. I think it is a ratings thing. Also, even though all of us on this board love FOL, I don't think there's quite the national nolstalgia (yet) for FOL that there was/is for the Brady Bunch. That show has become a pop culture phenominom (sp?).After all, how many TV comedies have spawned off two reuinion movies, a spinnoff series, a kids saturday morning cartoon, a dramatic series, a summer variety show, two theatrical films, and a off-Broadway show. "Facts" has yet to do that. I love "FOL", and I do hope that I am wrong. I hope there will be enuough renewed interest in the show to spawn off another movie or other "Facts" projects. We'll just have to see what happens.

11-19-2001, 04:35 PM	#4
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I know I am SOOOOOOOOO wishfully thinking, but maybe in 10-20 years another "Facts" Reunion movie will come around? This time WITH Nancy, Geri, George, Andy, Pippa, and Beverly Ann? I was highly dissapointed to not see Geri in it. I loved Geri!!! Well lets see in 10 years... maybe one last movie... like, the last shibang, ya know? ------------------ °·.¤-Karli Cauble-the Lisa Cult-¤.·° aka Karli Chica Bungalow, aka Vanilla Martinez, aka Ivy Hutchins, aka Goddess #2, aka Kiwi Coco Puff Check out my site about the bestest most awesomeness person in the world: The Beautiful, Wonderful, Talented, Exquisite... Lisa Whelchel

11-19-2001, 05:28 PM	#5
BlairW_2 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 860	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever: I know I am SOOOOOOOOO wishfully thinking, but maybe in 10-20 years another "Facts" Reunion movie will come around? This time WITH Nancy, Geri, George, Andy, Pippa, and Beverly Ann? I was highly dissapointed to not see Geri in it. I loved Geri!!! Well lets see in 10 years... maybe one last movie... like, the last shibang, ya know? I highly doubt it. Especially George, considering what his issue was with this reunion. ------------------ ********************** Love Always and Forever, ********************** XoXo Cassie XoXo ************************