Facts of Life

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?

August 24, 9:00 am

The 1980s NBC hit premiered 46 years ago today!

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

February 27, 7:00 am

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

The Weirdest Movies Starring Rock Stars

September 11, 2024

Remember the one where Bob Dylan wore a dangly earring?