The Facts of Life

Lisa Whelchel

Lisa Whelchel on George Clooney & If Her ‘Facts of Life’ Character Would Have Had “A Lot of Plastic Surgery” (Exclusive)

The actress had no idea her former costar would become a Hollywood icon.

Geri Jewell now and then collage

‘Facts of Life’ Star Geri Jewell Talks Health Updates & Admits She Has the ‘Neck of a 12-Year-Old’

She appeared on ‘Steve Kmetko’s Still Here Hollywood’ podcast.

Collectors Call Season 6 with Lisa Whelchel

Lisa Whelchel Talks New Season of ‘Collector’s Call’ and Why There Aren’t More ‘Facts of Life’ Collectibles (Exclusive)

As the new season debuts on April 6, host Whelchel has a lot to talk about … including the one collectible she’s always wanted.

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, John Lawlor, 1979-88.

John Lawlor, ‘Phyllis’ & ‘The Facts of Life’ Actor, Dies at 83

He also appeared in ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Godless.

BREAKFAST CLUB, Molly Ringwald, 1985.

Get to Know Brat Pack Star Molly Ringwald

Did you know 1980s Brat Pack sweetheart Molly Ringwald started out as a Disney Mouseketeer?

THE FACTS OF LIFE, Kim Fields, 1979-88

Kim Fields on Janet Jackson, Her Crush on ‘Facts of Life’ Costar George Clooney & Her First Role

Her first gig involved a famous talking bottle of maple syrup.

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?

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.’

Classic TV on Tubi Collage

The Best Classic TV Shows Streaming on Tubi

The free, ad-supported streaming service has an endless variety of sitcoms, talk shows, and dramatic series from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond.

WELCOME BACK, KOTTER, Ron Palillo, John Travolta, Gabe Kaplan, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Robert Hegyes, 1975-1979

Class Is In Session With TV’s Most Memorable High School Days

Schools almost out! Celebrate with our yearbook of all the best TV had to offer of high-school days in case you miss it over summer.

Kim Fields Jason Bateman

‘Facts of Life’ Star Reveals She Kissed Jason Bateman in the ’80s

This is juicy!

Mindy Cohn

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

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

picture from the Season 5 premiere of MeTV's

MeTV’s ‘Collector’s Call’ Returns for Season 5

The popular series that follows host Lisa Whelchel as she visits pop-culture collectors around the country returns with 26 episodes, including its 100th installment in August.

Collector's Call, MeTV

Lisa Whelchel Talks ‘Collector’s Call’ & Hunting Down ‘Facts of Life’ Piece

Plus, check out exclusive clip from upcoming episode centering on Cher superfan collector.

(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.