Why did the producers get rid of Willis GIrlfriend-Charlene-janet jackson - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-23-2002, 06:03 PM

I always wonder why janet jackson did not remain as a cast member playing willis girlfriend-she was pretty-and i do't tink willis had another steady girlfriend after that-

tvje · 08-23-2002, 06:49 PM

Well incase you don't know. She left to become a regular on the tv series "Fame". Fame was a better vehicle for her singing career since at that time she was conflecting between an acting career and singing career.

Then of couse she became a big pop star. Iroically her breakout album "Control" was released at around the same time Diff'rent Strokes aired its last original episode.

TVFactFan · 08-23-2002, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by tvje
Well incase you don't know. She left to become a regular on the tv series "Fame". Fame was a better vehicle for her singing career since at that time she was conflecting between an acting career and singing career.

Then of couse she became a big pop star. Iroically her breakout album "Control" was released at around the same time Diff'rent Strokes aired its last original episode.

Was she written off the show-i don't think i remember how she was no longer mention. I think she left in 81 or 82

JethroSimpson · 08-24-2002, 03:39 PM

They never actually explained her absence, she dissapeared midway through Season 5 and made 2 gust returns in season 6 but then never returned.

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by JethroSimpson
They never actually explained her absence, she dissapeared midway through Season 5 and made 2 gust returns in season 6 but then never returned.

When janet jackson returned to makea guest appearance-do you know what that particular episode was about? I can't see why she would return unless her and willis were getting back together-But other than that-why would she return if shewas only on the show as willis girlfriend

Mr. Shy Guy · 08-24-2002, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

When janet jackson returned to makea guest appearance-do you know what that particular episode was about? I can't see why she would return unless her and willis were getting back together-But other than that-why would she return if shewas only on the show as willis girlfriend

It was the second part of the wedding. She was there as Willis's girlfriend just as if she had always been there and they never broke up.

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Gregorio

It was the second part of the wedding. She was there as Willis's girlfriend just as if she had always been there and they never broke up.

That's kind of strange that she would return for the drummond and maggie wedding because you didn't see her anymore which i thought ment they were no longer together. Well i guess i will have to wait a long time to see the wedding episode because i just found out that TNN will not air different strokes after Aug 30th

JethroSimpson · 08-24-2002, 05:14 PM

It wasn't only the second part of the wedding, she also returned in episode 134- Houseguest in which she moved in with the Drummonds for a week, and the impression given out in that episode was that she and Willis would one day get married.

arny parny · 08-27-2002, 10:41 PM

she was stupid when she was on diff'rent strokes.. its good she left.

TVFactFan · 08-27-2002, 10:44 PM

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she was stupid when she was on diff'rent strokes.. its good she left.

I have to agee with you-janet jackson wasn't good on good times or different strokes

08-23-2002, 06:03 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,023	Why did the producers get rid of Willis GIrlfriend-Charlene-janet jackson I always wonder why janet jackson did not remain as a cast member playing willis girlfriend-she was pretty-and i do't tink willis had another steady girlfriend after that-

08-23-2002, 06:49 PM	#2
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Well incase you don't know. She left to become a regular on the tv series "Fame". Fame was a better vehicle for her singing career since at that time she was conflecting between an acting career and singing career. Then of couse she became a big pop star. Iroically her breakout album "Control" was released at around the same time Diff'rent Strokes aired its last original episode.
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08-24-2002, 03:39 PM	#4
JethroSimpson Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2001 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,080	They never actually explained her absence, she dissapeared midway through Season 5 and made 2 gust returns in season 6 but then never returned.
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08-24-2002, 05:14 PM	#8
JethroSimpson Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2001 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,080	It wasn't only the second part of the wedding, she also returned in episode 134- Houseguest in which she moved in with the Drummonds for a week, and the impression given out in that episode was that she and Willis would one day get married.

08-27-2002, 10:41 PM	#9
arny parny Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 27, 2002 Location: las vegas Posts: 6	she was stupid when she was on diff'rent strokes.. its good she left.