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Old 12-21-2001, 11:50 PM   #1
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Default Why was the show called "The Facts of Life"?

Anyone have any idea why the show was titled "The Facts of Life"? A response would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 12-21-2001, 11:59 PM   #2
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I would imagine because they had to deal
with certain facts about life, drugs, sex, suicide and etc....
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Cause...it teaches the facts of life!
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YEP! It deals with issues and through Mrs. Garrett's advice and the actions of girls you are taught what to do in those situations. It's the FACTS OF LIFE!

Corny reasoning, I know...




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Um...I forgot what I was going to say!! I'll come back to this
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YEP! It deals with issues and through Mrs. Garrett's advice and the actions of girls you are taught what to do in those situations. It's the FACTS OF LIFE!

Corny reasoning, I know...

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*opens mouth to say something* nnvmm, ya'll dont answered the question...
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LOL, yep, guess they already did...grrr, I was gonna say something, too...but now I've forgot it...okay, this is Susan needs to go to bed time now...LOL
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Actually, as much as I love the show, I can't say that it always lived up to it's name. Some of the seasons 7-9 eps don't seem very real. But I don't blame the writers for wanting to do something different with the show later on, even though I prefer the Eastland and Edna's Edibles years.
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LOL! Sleepy time, Susan.
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