Lisa Whelchel on “A&E Biography: The Facts of Life” (2004)

Lisa Whelchel, Charlotte Rae, Mindy Cohn and Geri Jewell, along with others who worked on the show, are interviewed about the history of FOL. Originally aired July 25, 2004.

Do you recognize the voice? The narrator is Bill Mumy. Better known as former child actor Billy Mumy who played the iconic Will Robinson from the ‘60s “Lost in Space” TV series.

[chrismazz]

There was one Natalie fat joke that I remember offhand.. she said, who wants to be a skinny pencil, i'd rather be a happy magic marker!

[jeanniecopeland]

JO was my idol. My dad even said I was sarcastic like her. Years later, bought a motorcycle and replied to Nancy's Instagram. She replied back❤❤❤

[otisroseboro]

Rip to a beautiful gorgeous woman Charlotte Rae we still miss you

[ricofresh]

Blair and Jo just have great chemistry they all did with each other

[MrDLOC]

Blair having another one of her brilliant ideas was hysterical; her eventual humility & friendship with Jo was the best character growth on the whole

[TheRedDivaTv]

I grew up with that show, Literally!! Senior class of '89! So every episode and lesson fit perfectly to where my life was experiencing at the time. I will always have fond memories of this show, the stories and the characters. ❤😊

[tbam]

Just started rewatching season 1 on Tubi. As cheesy as season 1 was, it wasn't cringy and still holds up. They were actually teenagers who were able to portray teenagers. But most importantly actual teenage girl issues with no judgement. They were allowed to be imperfect teenage girls

[LightnLife]

My son and I are watching the full series. We're in Season 7 right now. We both have and are enjoying it so much!

[joewalshMasterOfTheUniverse]

Lisa is still as beautiful as ever, Ive loved her since the 80's

[rosemarywoodhouse]

I loved this show from beginning to end. It never got stale and always had a lot of heart.

[clicvillanueva]

I love the FACTS OF LIFE … when I was in Philippines I wasn’t able to watch it because we only have 1 television, now that I’m here in America I bought the whole series 😂 …. I enjoy watching it … Thank you for having this kind of show …. I love all of them … Thank you very much for making us happy …. I LOVE YOU ALL ❤️❤️❤️

[Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

I am I bit younger than the four girls, but I vividly remember watching this show and LUV LUV LUV LOVING it!!! I was bullied relentlessly in school, and my parents both abandoned me when I was quite young. I was a “Latch-key kid” and when I wasn’t in foster care I was alone at home. The girls on The Facts of Life became my best friends. I would pretend they were my friends, and That I was there with them in Eastland School and Edna’s Edibles, and Over Our was in love with all of them, and pretended Mrs. G was my “House Mother” as well. I was very very different and related with Cousin Jeri even tho I didn’t have cerebral palsy. And I LOVED Beverley Ann!!! She cracked me up to no end! And although I’m in my mid 50’s now, , , , I still watch and LOVE this show!! I own the whole series on DVD, and watch and rewatch it again and again. The show has such warmth and heart and love. I’ll go to my grave still pretending these are my best friends!! ❤❤❤

[yamil.]

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have..the facts of life.. god I miss the 80s.

[JasonBender-moqv]

God bless you for bringing this to my attention I love The facts of Life on Saturday I remember when they were on Wednesday nights God bless the show that brought an issues that were very delicate and very important to the young people God bless you actors and Charlotte Ray she was an excellent I loved her in car 54 God bless every actor that they made the right decisions and then squander their money and they are very stable in reunions and and thank you for the memories Wisconsin😊

[preciousjey]

I loved when Natalie tried not to laugh on camera. Either by a small smile or covering her mouth.

[irememberla]

Loved the Facts of Life especially the earlier seasons

[shorty]

This was my favorite show as a kid. Thanks for the upload.💜

[valorik]

I remember Jo and Natalie being my favorite characters on this show. I was also glad when Jo stopped wearing the ponytail.

[davidlestervoice]

Whenever the critics don't like it, that usually means it's better than their opinions.

[latoshawhite]

I love Blair and jo when they but heads with each other but they learn how to get along with each other when they was older and I still watch the show All the time and I love lisa