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Notorious · 06-20-2002, 11:20 AM

YAY! It's coming back! I'm so happy! Okay, I'll shove my happiness over for a second: I am very glad the show is coming to Hallmark Channel, and I think there should be a topic where we can reflect of the news. Like, what's your favorite episode? When did you first see the show? Stuff like that. We'll just come here and talk about the new arrival of FOL!

Well, I'm so VERY happy that it's coming back, I'll record it everyday! 2 years ago, this was my favorite show! I first saw it when it came to N@N, I must say, I hated it at first! But, I guess I matured into liking it or something. I began heavily watching it, and couldn't stop! My favorite episode would have to be The New Girl and it's tied with Growing Pains. This show is what Natalie said about Jo in my favorite episode! "She's a breath of fresh air, isn't she?", but FOL is "It's a breath of fresh air, isn't it?". I hope that didn't sound corny! Well, come and reply!

FOLrocks1 · 06-20-2002, 12:04 PM

The first episode I ever saw was Out Of The Fire. I was flipping through the channels and saw it on there, so I decided to watch it. My dad came in the Living Room and told me what it was all about. I was hooked.

Czas na Zywiec · 06-20-2002, 12:16 PM

The first episode I saw was Rough Housing. It was when they were having the first marathon way back in September of 2000. When I saw the commercial for the show, I was like "Another dumb show added to N@N's lineup.

I watched a couple more eps and slowly got into it. Then when they all had to move into the room under Mrs. Garrett's supervision, I loved it! Still one of the best episodes. Unfortunaley, I moved in November of that year, so the last ep I saw was Out Of The Fire. So I hardly rememeber anything about the show. Except the Chug-A-Lug, when Tootie meets that hooker in NYC, Graduation, EE's, and a little bit of OOH. I'm so glad I can see it again and fianally know why i like it so much.

Natalie was my favorite because she always seemed so true to herslef and determined to get to that goal. That's what I like about her soo much.

Blair I love because of her vanity and snobiness. She could make you think you're lucky you're not rich.

I'm not making fun of Blair karli, I swear. LOL

tootie I liked becauise she was so adorable in the first season and was always the voice of reason throughout the show, except where she begged and pleaded to go to the Jermaine Jackson concert. Then I thought she was being a bit brat.

That leaves Jo. I thought she was a good charachter and that she made me like the show better and made me appreciate the other characters a little more. But I never really liked her. I don't know if it was her accent or her punkness, but it wasn't just her. She was good.

And of course Mrs. G was probably the best element to the show. You had 4 girls at a boarding school, but that would have never worked alone. You needed an older role model to be there and that's what balanced out the whole show I think.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 06-20-2002, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Ricky Ricardo

And of course Mrs. G was probably the best element to the show. You had 4 girls at a boarding school, but that would have never worked alone. You needed an older role model to be there and that's what balanced out the whole show I think.

GOOD!!! SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS THE WHOLE MRS. G THING!!ahem...

WELLL....I saw the show on USA with my mom....(we'd always watch TV while she was ironing clothes...i dunno...don't ask...anyway, I laughed at the name Tootie...and I liked Jo the best...(oy vey, someone slap me!)I thought Mrs. G was "nice" and funny.I was stupid when I was little okay?!But overall i liked her...except for sometimes...like...when she got that annoying voice thing going...lol...again i say...I was stupid when I was little!!!I don't remember what episode I saw first but I DO remember an episode..."Out of Peekskill" cause I was sad when Mrs. G left...and I remember the episode when Blair bought Eastland...I thought, "she has her hands full." lol...

the things we think when we are insane!

Swimfan85 · 06-20-2002, 12:30 PM

so family friends were over when I first watched it, so I was bored and went into the basement to watch some tv...but nothing was on...so I randomly changed it too Nick and I saw people wearing uniforms..and I dont know why but I love watch shows that generally take place at school... and I was like hmm this could be interesting and so I started watching and I was hooked and then the episode turned out to be "Preety Babies"

I told my friend that it was coming back and shes like "how did I know you were going say that?" *she doesnt like it much....evil*

Mr. Shy Guy · 06-20-2002, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by Ricky Ricardo
The first episode I saw was Rough Housing. It was when they were having the first marathon way back in September of 2000. When I saw the commercial for the show, I was like "Another dumb show added to N@N's lineup.

i saw it then too. I wasn't planning on watching but my mom knew that FOL was coming back on the air and so she watched it. I watched it too and I liked it.

Czas na Zywiec · 06-20-2002, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by Gregorio

i saw it then too. I wasn't planning on watching but my mom knew that FOL was coming back on the air and so she watched it. I watched it too and I liked it.

Good thing we didn't change the channel.

jamier42 · 06-20-2002, 09:28 PM

The first episode that I ever saw was Rough Housing and I liked the show alot after I saw that episode. It was always a very good show and funny too.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 06-20-2002, 11:29 PM

I dont know what the first episode i saw was. I had just gotten a tv in my room, and i was doing homework and talking on the phone and turned the TV on and started watching it. I wasnt obsessed back then, but soon, it was like, DONT CALL ME DURING THE TIME 8 to 9! Yeah...anyways...I'm glad for those fortunate people who actually GET Hallmark that you get to watch FOL!

FolFanatic151 · 06-21-2002, 10:30 AM

Here is my FOL tale...

Ok, so I actually originally watched FOL during the marathon I believe. I just flipped to Nick at Nite and decided to see what this show was about. I'd seen commercials for it and was curious. I began watching Episode 2: Like Mother, Like Daughter (I think that's the name.) My mom told me what little she knew about the show. As I watched, I thought this show was pretty dumb, and so I changed the channel before the episode even ended. (Don't hurt me. I must've been delirious or something.

)

Then, later, my sister came home from college. She and her friends were talking about FOL and even singing parts of the theme song because they had watched it a few times. My sister told me to watch this show to "see how bad it was." So, my sister and I watched Episode 151: Concentration. Oh, my goodness, I love that episode. It got me hooked. By the end of the episode we were both crying. It's almost amazing that I loved the show after watching that episode because I didn't really understand anything about the situation etc. I was wondering if Andy was someone's brother. I didn't know until later that Bailey was Blair's sister. I didn't have a clue where Jo, Nat, and Tootie fit in and why they were all together. Oh, I love my Facts of Life!!!

Kay Scarpetta · 06-21-2002, 10:40 AM

I don't remember the first episode I saw because I was too young...... I think it might have been "The Facts of Love"...I ain't sure though.

My favorite episode will forever and ever and ever be "62 Pick Up" and "Come Back to the Truck Stop Natalie Green, Natalie Green"

And my least favorite episode will forever and ever and ever be "Brian and Sylvia"..........UGH!

Cloris Leachman Fan · 06-21-2002, 10:51 AM

The first episode I saw was Down & Out In Malibu 1 & 2. It was so hilarious! Beverly Ann, Jo, and Blair were what got me into the show. I was disappointed to see that Beverly Ann was only in for 2 seasons. She was great to the show, they should have added her sooner.

Impressions · 06-21-2002, 01:29 PM

The first episode i saw was "Flash Flood" I was just flipping through channels and the show was exciting but for the first time seeing it , it was odd, soon I found it was on weekly, and by then I was hooked!

JWood201 · 06-21-2002, 02:52 PM

The first episode I saw completely, all the way through was "Green-Eyed Monster" with Tootie in the play.
My dad came in and I was like "Dad, I'm learning the facts of life!" and he just groaned and left. lol. After that I watched it every nite, sometimes w/ my mom who enjoys FOL more so than my other TV obsessions.
Before I got into it tho, I remember turning on N@N and seeing FOL on almost every time and I remember getting annoyed b/c they showed it so much! lol. I wish I could say the same now...

Kay Scarpetta · 06-21-2002, 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by JWood201
The first episode I saw completely, all the way through was "Green-Eyed Monster" with Tootie in the play.

Want color? Shoot the bird.

Sorry....moment

06-20-2002, 11:20 AM	#1
Notorious Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Sunnydale, CA --- and I actually registered at sitcomsonline July 25th, 2001 Posts: 1,494	Hurray to The Facts Of Life! YAY! It's coming back! I'm so happy! Okay, I'll shove my happiness over for a second: I am very glad the show is coming to Hallmark Channel, and I think there should be a topic where we can reflect of the news. Like, what's your favorite episode? When did you first see the show? Stuff like that. We'll just come here and talk about the new arrival of FOL! Well, I'm so VERY happy that it's coming back, I'll record it everyday! 2 years ago, this was my favorite show! I first saw it when it came to N@N, I must say, I hated it at first! But, I guess I matured into liking it or something. I began heavily watching it, and couldn't stop! My favorite episode would have to be The New Girl and it's tied with Growing Pains. This show is what Natalie said about Jo in my favorite episode! "She's a breath of fresh air, isn't she?", but FOL is "It's a breath of fresh air, isn't it?". I hope that didn't sound corny! Well, come and reply!
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06-20-2002, 12:04 PM	#2
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	The first episode I ever saw was Out Of The Fire. I was flipping through the channels and saw it on there, so I decided to watch it. My dad came in the Living Room and told me what it was all about. I was hooked.
	__________________ THE GOLDEN GIRLS! Sophia: (to Blanche) Fasten your seatbelt, slut puppie. This ain't gunna be no cakewalk. Blanche: I don't really mind Clayton being homosexual, I just don't like him dating men. Dorothy: You really haven't grasped the concept of this gay thing yet, have you? Blanche: There must be homosexuals who date women. Sophia: Yeah, they're called lesbians. JACOB

06-20-2002, 11:29 PM	#9
Marilyn Monroe Diamonds... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 24, 2001 Location: Where gentlemen actually prefer brunettes Posts: 4,811	I dont know what the first episode i saw was. I had just gotten a tv in my room, and i was doing homework and talking on the phone and turned the TV on and started watching it. I wasnt obsessed back then, but soon, it was like, DONT CALL ME DURING THE TIME 8 to 9! Yeah...anyways...I'm glad for those fortunate people who actually GET Hallmark that you get to watch FOL!
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06-21-2002, 10:30 AM	#10
FolFanatic151 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2001 Posts: 1,019	Here is my FOL tale... Ok, so I actually originally watched FOL during the marathon I believe. I just flipped to Nick at Nite and decided to see what this show was about. I'd seen commercials for it and was curious. I began watching Episode 2: Like Mother, Like Daughter (I think that's the name.) My mom told me what little she knew about the show. As I watched, I thought this show was pretty dumb, and so I changed the channel before the episode even ended. (Don't hurt me. I must've been delirious or something. ) Then, later, my sister came home from college. She and her friends were talking about FOL and even singing parts of the theme song because they had watched it a few times. My sister told me to watch this show to "see how bad it was." So, my sister and I watched Episode 151: Concentration. Oh, my goodness, I love that episode. It got me hooked. By the end of the episode we were both crying. It's almost amazing that I loved the show after watching that episode because I didn't really understand anything about the situation etc. I was wondering if Andy was someone's brother. I didn't know until later that Bailey was Blair's sister. I didn't have a clue where Jo, Nat, and Tootie fit in and why they were all together. Oh, I love my Facts of Life!!!
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06-21-2002, 10:40 AM	#11
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I don't remember the first episode I saw because I was too young...... I think it might have been "The Facts of Love"...I ain't sure though. My favorite episode will forever and ever and ever be "62 Pick Up" and "Come Back to the Truck Stop Natalie Green, Natalie Green" And my least favorite episode will forever and ever and ever be "Brian and Sylvia"..........UGH!
	__________________ The people who think they know everything about Broadway make me laugh. They've never seen a Broadway play in their life. "oh mi godddd RENT's a mooovie! lyke 525600 minuuuuuuutes!" No. To be a Broadway Freak, you must live, eat, sleep, study, devout, think, obsess, dream, believe Broadway. You must know original & revival casts, soundtracks, performance runs, dates, theatres, numbers, how many Tony Awards A Chorus Line won. You must be Broadway. That's right bitches. I AM Broadway.

06-20-2002, 12:16 PM	#3
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	The first episode I saw was Rough Housing. It was when they were having the first marathon way back in September of 2000. When I saw the commercial for the show, I was like "Another dumb show added to N@N's lineup. I watched a couple more eps and slowly got into it. Then when they all had to move into the room under Mrs. Garrett's supervision, I loved it! Still one of the best episodes. Unfortunaley, I moved in November of that year, so the last ep I saw was Out Of The Fire. So I hardly rememeber anything about the show. Except the Chug-A-Lug, when Tootie meets that hooker in NYC, Graduation, EE's, and a little bit of OOH. I'm so glad I can see it again and fianally know why i like it so much. Natalie was my favorite because she always seemed so true to herslef and determined to get to that goal. That's what I like about her soo much. Blair I love because of her vanity and snobiness. She could make you think you're lucky you're not rich. I'm not making fun of Blair karli, I swear. LOL tootie I liked becauise she was so adorable in the first season and was always the voice of reason throughout the show, except where she begged and pleaded to go to the Jermaine Jackson concert. Then I thought she was being a bit brat. That leaves Jo. I thought she was a good charachter and that she made me like the show better and made me appreciate the other characters a little more. But I never really liked her. I don't know if it was her accent or her punkness, but it wasn't just her. She was good. And of course Mrs. G was probably the best element to the show. You had 4 girls at a boarding school, but that would have never worked alone. You needed an older role model to be there and that's what balanced out the whole show I think.

06-20-2002, 12:30 PM	#5
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	so family friends were over when I first watched it, so I was bored and went into the basement to watch some tv...but nothing was on...so I randomly changed it too Nick and I saw people wearing uniforms..and I dont know why but I love watch shows that generally take place at school... and I was like hmm this could be interesting and so I started watching and I was hooked and then the episode turned out to be "Preety Babies" I told my friend that it was coming back and shes like "how did I know you were going say that?" she doesnt like it much....evil

06-20-2002, 09:28 PM	#8
jamier42 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 09, 2000 Posts: 1,263	The first episode that I ever saw was Rough Housing and I liked the show alot after I saw that episode. It was always a very good show and funny too.

06-21-2002, 10:51 AM	#12
Cloris Leachman Fan Facts of Life Lover Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2001 Posts: 150	The first episode I saw was Down & Out In Malibu 1 & 2. It was so hilarious! Beverly Ann, Jo, and Blair were what got me into the show. I was disappointed to see that Beverly Ann was only in for 2 seasons. She was great to the show, they should have added her sooner.
	Last edited by Cloris Leachman Fan; 06-21-2002 at 11:02 AM.

06-21-2002, 01:29 PM	#13
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	My first Episode of Facts of Life The first episode i saw was "Flash Flood" I was just flipping through channels and the show was exciting but for the first time seeing it , it was odd, soon I found it was on weekly, and by then I was hooked!

06-21-2002, 02:52 PM	#14
JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	The first episode I saw completely, all the way through was "Green-Eyed Monster" with Tootie in the play. My dad came in and I was like "Dad, I'm learning the facts of life!" and he just groaned and left. lol. After that I watched it every nite, sometimes w/ my mom who enjoys FOL more so than my other TV obsessions. Before I got into it tho, I remember turning on N@N and seeing FOL on almost every time and I remember getting annoyed b/c they showed it so much! lol. I wish I could say the same now...