Mindy Cohn

THE FACTS OF LIFE, (from left): Julie Anne Haddock, Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, 'Rough Housing', (Season 1, aired August 24, 1979), 1979-1988. © Embassy Pictures / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Did You Know That ‘The Facts of Life’ Was a ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Spin-off?

The 1980s NBC hit premiered 46 years ago today!

THE FACTS OF LIFE, Nancy McKeon, Kim Fields, Lisa Whelchel, Mindy Cohn, Charlotte Rae, (Season 5, 1984), 1979-88.

Tootie, Natalie, Blair & Jo! Where Are The Girls of ‘Facts of Life’ Cast Today?

Plus, do you remember the big names that got their start on the show?

Facts of Life Cast composite

How Did ‘The Facts of Life’ End?

It was set up perfectly for a new spinoff with Lisa Whelchel taking over Eastland, but NBC passed on it.

THE FACTS OF LIFE -- Pictured: (front row l-r) Kim Fields as Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey, Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Edna Ann Garrett, Mackenzie Astin as Andy Moffet Stickle, Mindy Cohn as Natalie Letisha Sage Green (back row l-r) Lisa Whelchel as Blair Warner, Ryan Cassidy as Kevin Metcalf, Nancy McKeon as Joanna 'Jo' Marie Polniaczek Bonner --

Ryan Cassidy Talks About His Role on ‘Facts of Life’ & Surprise Set Visit From Michael J. Fox in 1985

The son of super star Shirley Jones came on the show in its sixth season with a little help of friend Mindy Cohn.

THE FACTS OF LIFE, (clockwise from center): Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon, 1979-88,

The 5 Most Controversial ‘The Facts of Life’ Episodes

Jo, Blair, Tootie and Natalie never seemed to stop learning very special life lessons.

FACTS OF LIFE, Mindy Cohn, Lisa Whelchel, Charlotte Rae, Kim Fields, 1979-1988

Ultimate Trivia: ‘The Facts of Life’

How well do you remember the hit sitcom ‘The Facts of Life?’

‘Facts of Life’ Mindy Cohn on SiriusXM

‘Facts of Life’s Mindy Cohn Slams ‘Greedy B***h’ Costar After Revival Didn’t Happen

‘One of the girls went behind our backs.’

Mindy Cohn

Mindy Cohn Talks Career Resurgence 45 Years After ‘The Facts of Life’

She opens up about her new role on ‘Palm Royale.’

(l-r) Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork in The Monkees

Hey Hey It’s ‘The Monkees’ on AXS TV!

The classic sitcom starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith is one highlight of the network’s new Friday ‘Retro Night’ block celebrating ’60s, ’70s & ’80s pop culture.