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Nighthawk76 · 01-16-2007, 05:51 PM

This poll was actually done a year ago. However, since there are new members here and since maybe members who voted in last year's poll may have had a change of preference, I thought it was time to do it again.

The question here is what is your favorite FOL era? I think this is a tough question because all of the eras were great and had their share of classic episodes, If I had to choose, I would pick Eastland with Jo.

canuckkidd · 01-16-2007, 06:01 PM

Your right, every season did have it moments and I really do like Nancy McKeon and her Jo character. However, Im so partial towards the first season and all the characters, so it would have to be Eastland without Jo.

A.D.A. Casey Novak · 01-16-2007, 06:02 PM

I agree. Eastland with Jo was the best. The first year with Edna's edibles was good too. I don't know if anyone's thought about this or not, but for me, the show went downhill once Jo lost her ponytail. After that, she was just one of the gang and the conflict was missing.

Sammy Reed · 01-16-2007, 06:50 PM

The 1st year!

"How would you like me to fix it so you can breathe through your ears?"
"<strum> The skies are junkeee, the lakes are chunkeee, <strum>..."
"You're falling for old man Bradley!"
"You put jelly beans in it."

Sue Ann forever!!!

Nighthawk76 · 01-16-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

I agree. Eastland with Jo was the best. The first year with Edna's edibles was good too. I don't know if anyone's thought about this or not, but for me, the show went downhill once Jo lost her ponytail. After that, she was just one of the gang and the conflict was missing.

Jo did change a little bit after season five. Not only did she lose the ponytail she also began to dress more like a girl. During the last season she even began to wear skirts and dresses. Though even in the later seasons she still had her own little special kind of style going. Also, there was less conflict between Jo and Blair after season five.

I have to disagree though with the show going downhill after season five. Infact I think season eight (the first with Beverly Ann) is one of the the show's very best. I also think seasons six and seven are both really good with a lot of classic episodes. Both George Clooney and McKenzie Astin were great additions to the cast. I do think, however though, that season nine was a bit of a disappointment.

Nighthawk76 · 01-16-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy Reed

Sue Ann forever!!!

Sue Ann rocks!

angie_87 · 01-16-2007, 10:02 PM

I definetly have to say Eastland with Jo...I didnt really like the later season..though thats when I was younger and I couldnt really relate to them..it might be different now that Im older but I havent seen them recently ...So I'd say the Eastland with Jo..cause Jo is my favorite character..

TALLguyinKY · 01-16-2007, 10:09 PM

I can't vote, because I love both Eastland without Jo, and what I call "The Classic Cafeteria Years".

FOLrocks1 · 01-17-2007, 10:13 AM

My favorite era was the Over Our Head one. It doesn't matter with who.

tron1971 · 01-17-2007, 02:50 PM

I have to say Eastland with Jo followed by Edna's Edibles.

ABlairican Pie · 01-17-2007, 11:57 PM

I'm kind of stuck between the Edna's Edibles seasons and the period with Edna's Edibles before Mrs. Garrett left. I did happen to see several episodes of the final season being filmed in Hollywood twenty years ago.

sofie_ms2005 · 01-18-2007, 07:26 AM

My favourite is Eastland with Jo. The girls looked so fresh & it was more fun when all of them were pretty close to each other. I also find their performance more spontaneous which brought a lot of humour in many scenes.

on the whole, I would say that each season is special in its own way with the exception of Season 1 & 9.

I Love Lamp · 01-18-2007, 07:55 PM

Honestly, it's been so long since I've seen the later years that I can only vote between the first three. But out of those, I'd say Eastland with Jo and most of Edna's Edibles. Eastland without Jo was just too short-lived, not that it wasn't good.

A.D.A. Casey Novak · 01-19-2007, 11:01 AM

I have a question. Suppose FOL had been canceled after the first season. Would we even remember the show had that been the case? Would anyone even be talking about it?

Nighthawk76 · 01-19-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

I have a question. Suppose FOL had been canceled after the first season. Would we even remember the show had that been the case? Would anyone even be talking about it?

That is a really good question. I'm not sure. I guess it would all depend on if whether the first season was rerun at all. Since there are a lot of people who do not like the first season, the show would not have as large of a following if it hadn't lasted beyond the first year.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite era of The Facts of Life?
Eastland (without Jo)	5	17.24%
Eastland (with Jo)	14	48.28%
Edna's Edibles	5	17.24%
Over Our Heads (with Mrs. Garrett)	2	6.90%
Over Our Heads (with Beverly Ann)	3	10.34%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

01-16-2007, 05:51 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Favorite FOL Era This poll was actually done a year ago. However, since there are new members here and since maybe members who voted in last year's poll may have had a change of preference, I thought it was time to do it again. The question here is what is your favorite FOL era? I think this is a tough question because all of the eras were great and had their share of classic episodes, If I had to choose, I would pick Eastland with Jo.

01-16-2007, 10:02 PM	#7
angie_87 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 10, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 18	I definetly have to say Eastland with Jo...I didnt really like the later season..though thats when I was younger and I couldnt really relate to them..it might be different now that Im older but I havent seen them recently ...So I'd say the Eastland with Jo..cause Jo is my favorite character..
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01-17-2007, 10:13 AM	#9
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	My favorite era was the Over Our Head one. It doesn't matter with who.
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01-17-2007, 11:57 PM	#11
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	I'm kind of stuck between the Edna's Edibles seasons and the period with Edna's Edibles before Mrs. Garrett left. I did happen to see several episodes of the final season being filmed in Hollywood twenty years ago.
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01-16-2007, 06:01 PM	#2
canuckkidd :) Senior Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,065	Your right, every season did have it moments and I really do like Nancy McKeon and her Jo character. However, Im so partial towards the first season and all the characters, so it would have to be Eastland without Jo.

01-16-2007, 06:02 PM	#3
A.D.A. Casey Novak Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 180	I agree. Eastland with Jo was the best. The first year with Edna's edibles was good too. I don't know if anyone's thought about this or not, but for me, the show went downhill once Jo lost her ponytail. After that, she was just one of the gang and the conflict was missing.

01-16-2007, 06:50 PM	#4
Sammy Reed Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 403	The 1st year! "How would you like me to fix it so you can breathe through your ears?" "<strum> The skies are junkeee, the lakes are chunkeee, <strum>..." "You're falling for old man Bradley!" "You put jelly beans in it." Sue Ann forever!!!

01-16-2007, 10:09 PM	#8
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	I can't vote, because I love both Eastland without Jo, and what I call "The Classic Cafeteria Years".

01-17-2007, 02:50 PM	#10
tron1971 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 25, 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 42	I have to say Eastland with Jo followed by Edna's Edibles.

01-18-2007, 07:26 AM	#12
sofie_ms2005 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2005 Posts: 48	My favourite is Eastland with Jo. The girls looked so fresh & it was more fun when all of them were pretty close to each other. I also find their performance more spontaneous which brought a lot of humour in many scenes. on the whole, I would say that each season is special in its own way with the exception of Season 1 & 9.

01-18-2007, 07:55 PM	#13
I Love Lamp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 10, 2007 Location: US Posts: 264	Honestly, it's been so long since I've seen the later years that I can only vote between the first three. But out of those, I'd say Eastland with Jo and most of Edna's Edibles. Eastland without Jo was just too short-lived, not that it wasn't good.

01-19-2007, 11:01 AM	#14
A.D.A. Casey Novak Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 180	I have a question. Suppose FOL had been canceled after the first season. Would we even remember the show had that been the case? Would anyone even be talking about it?