Vintage 1985-86 "The Facts of Life" Ads from Variety - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-04-2026, 05:30 AM

From the July 24, 1985, edition of Daily Variety

This show, which aired from 1979 to 1988 on NBC, was a training ground for many writers, directors and producers.

Some of us will go to our graves knowing all the words to its jaunty theme song.

From the May 2, 1986, edition of Daily Variety

Veteran character actress Charlotte Rae played Edna Garrett, the benevolent supervisor on the series that revolved around teenage girls at an upper-crust boarding school.

“The Facts of Life” ran for two more seasons after Rae’s departure.

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80s Dude · 01-07-2026, 11:09 PM

Never saw Charlotte's farewell message before.

'80sSitcoms · 01-12-2026, 01:37 PM

Very cool James, thanks for sharing!

Why oh WHY didn't they style Charlotte's hair like that for Over Our Heads Mrs. Garrett??

01-04-2026, 05:30 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Vintage 1985-86 "The Facts of Life" Ads from Variety From the July 24, 1985, edition of Daily Variety This show, which aired from 1979 to 1988 on NBC, was a training ground for many writers, directors and producers. Some of us will go to our graves knowing all the words to its jaunty theme song. From the May 2, 1986, edition of Daily Variety Veteran character actress Charlotte Rae played Edna Garrett, the benevolent supervisor on the series that revolved around teenage girls at an upper-crust boarding school. “The Facts of Life” ran for two more seasons after Rae’s departure. https://variety.com/gallery/tv-ads-r...g/factsoflife/

01-12-2026, 01:37 PM	#3
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	Very cool James, thanks for sharing! Why oh WHY didn't they style Charlotte's hair like that for Over Our Heads Mrs. Garrett??
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01-07-2026, 11:09 PM	#2
80s Dude Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 24, 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,810	Never saw Charlotte's farewell message before.