Charlotte's and Molly's relationship

[80s Dude]

I wonder what Charlotte's and Molly's relationship was? We saw the the cold opener to "Flash Flood" where Mrs. Garrett was having a one on one conversation with Molly that was taped from Facts of Love.

It looked like they had a close relationship on and off the screen during the first season. We saw that Charlotte had her arms around Molly during the final wrap cast and crew photo. Charlotte remembers Molly's mother's banana cream pies and even sent flowers to Molly when Molly had a concert 10 years ago. Molly finally thanked her for the flowers on Charlotte's 90th birthday special.

[RetroGuy2000]

They must have been close for Charlotte to remember what dessert Molly's mother made forty years earlier.

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

They must have been close for Charlotte to remember what dessert Molly's mother made forty years earlier.

Or she must really love banana cream pies!

Really though, that is lovely that they had those special feelings and respect for each other. A sweet moment of this is seen early on in "The Return of Mr. Garrett" in the final moments. When Blair says they'll ask the Ouija board who Mrs. Garrett's next boyfriend will be, Blair and Sue Ann join Mrs. Garrett with the younger girls (and Nancy), and Mrs. Garrett and Molly have this beautiful little moment of affection:

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[RetroGuy2000]

Yes, that embrace and kiss are just wonderful!

...And it kind of feels like a similar moment to the "our group" moment, only with the whole group of girls present. Before any revamps.

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Yes, that embrace and kiss are just wonderful!

The wonderful-est!

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

...And it kind of feels like a similar moment to the "our group" moment, only with the whole group of girls present. Before any revamps.

You're right, back when it was organically "The Facts of Life", going on the original premise of what the show was. This is such a warm, cozy group moment that feels so nostalgic.

[PracTz]

Yes, Miss Rae definitely seemed to be a naturally huggy person- especially in the early years of 'Strokes' and 'FOL' but this seemed less evident as the latter show progressed.

[RetroGuy2000]

Originally Posted by PracTz

Yes, Miss Rae definitely seemed to be a naturally huggy person- especially in the early years of 'Strokes' and 'FOL' but this seemed less evident as the latter show progressed.

That's a good point: there were fewer hugs as the show became more corporate, and as the show shifted from the feel-good 1970s to the material 1980s.

Garrett Hugs were common circa 1979 or 1980. Valentina pointed out the wonderful moment between Blair and Mrs. Garrett at the end of Season 5, when Mrs. Garrett caresses her cheek, but you can''t go wrong with a patented 1979 Mrs. Garrett Hug™.

[RetroGuy2000]

Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

The wonderful-est!

You're right, back when it was organically "The Facts of Life", going on the original premise of what the show was. This is such a warm, cozy group moment that feels so nostalgic.

Definitely nostalgia. And it's not just the Garrett Hug™: that really nice kiss planted on Molly's face is quite the tender gesture.

To paraphrase Mrs. Garrett: there's nothing wrong with hugging and kissing girls. It shows you are a loving person. Up here at the school, these girls are your family.

We were taught this from the very first episode.

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

That's a good point: there were fewer hugs as the show became more corporate, and as the show shifted from the feel-good 1970s to the material 1980s.

Now you have me thinking of tallying "Garrett Hugs" or "Garrett Touches" when I binge the show again.

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

you can''t go wrong with a patented 1979 Mrs. Garrett Hug™.

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Definitely nostalgia. And it's not just the Garrett Hug™: that really nice kiss planted on Molly's face is quite the tender gesture.

To paraphrase Mrs. Garrett: there's nothing wrong with hugging and kissing girls. It shows you are a loving person. Up here at the school, these girls are your family.

We were taught this from the very first episode.

And she exemplifies it with another Lost Girl--"that Sue Ann," when Blair and Sue Ann first "taxi over to the bed" to join the others, while Molly holds onto Mrs. Garrett before their tender moment:

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[RetroGuy2000]

Awwwwwww!!!

[Lorimar Television]

Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

And she exemplifies it with another Lost Girl--"that Sue Ann," when Blair and Sue Ann first "taxi over to the bed" to join the others, while Molly holds onto Mrs. Garrett before their tender moment:

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Aw

['80sSitcoms]

And interestingly, in this bed moment, Mrs. Garrett is surrounded closest by a foursome: Blair, Sue Ann, Molly, Tootie. That would have been interesting to see as a Core Four (I mean, any combination would have been interesting, lol, I just don't know if we've thought of this one yet).

[FOL-FAN-ITA]

Charlotte seemed like a very loveable and sweet person. Her scenes on Diff'rent Strokes always end with a hug or a kiss. But she still hugs the girls in the later seasons. I don't remember an occasion in season 7 but the final scene of "The Interview Show" shows us a sweet moment between Edna and the Core Four. And of course she hugs them in "Out of Peekskill"

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by FOL-FAN-ITA

Charlotte seemed like a very loveable and sweet person.

Yes, she seemed like she would be, but the girls said she was much more professional than maternal (at least after season 1).