‘Live in front of a studio audience’

Norman Lear teamed up with Jimmy Kimmel to bring ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ and ‘The Facts of Life’ back to life! ABC News’ Will Ganss has the VERY live details!

[AngeliaGurnerpersonal]

These shows were the best. So glad that Todd, Lisa, Kim, and Mindy were able to be there.

[joememphis]

Kevin Hart was excellent as Arnold. He was spot on.

[Ktbbc]

Listen. I can't lie. When Kevin said, " I DON"T WANT NO DAMN SOUP!" I was on the floor! Lolol!

[hazemcdanill]

Next we need a Sanford and son and Maude live in front of a studio audience

[melshark]

Did Lisa Welchel "Blair" dip into the fountain of youth!?! 😯😯😯 she has not aged

[ashleytucker]

This was a wonderful redo! I enjoyed the performances!

[ladennayoung]

Kevin Hart in John Lithgow's lap. That was hilarious. Lol.

[kristinbigham]

I loved this LIVE In Front Of A Studio Audience! Great cast!! Lots of memories and fun. The surprise appearances made my night!

[jolbrias]

I love Lisa Whelchel. I grew up, watching her on the facts of life. I was a huge fan of that show . I’m not sure if many people know that she was on survivor but I’m watching old episodes of Survivor and on season 25 she is one of the contestants and she does very well & out of all the players on the season only one person recognised her but did not tell anyone instead her & the other person formed a bond together. If you’ve never seen season 25, with Lisa Welch on it, it’s on Paramount.

[superfan]

I think my issue with the Diffrent Strokes special is that they did an episode that didn't include Kimberly. I liked it overall and everyone did a good job.

[lethallatin]

I’ve been living under a rock and didn’t know this has been going of for 3 years. Watch last night for first time Absolutely Enjoyed and Loved This!!!

[mayettedeguzman]

Just luv watching Jen live. She nailed her role in The Facts of Life. She’s really funny & very talented.

[kriss]

They all did such a great job! Kevin hart had me laughing out loud though. Keep em coming

[davidmccain]

Great fun watching these remakes of the shows we grew up with.
Everyone involved did a great job, including the sets and wardrobes.
Well done.

[tomaradoss]

This just made me smile!! This was a genius idea!

[TheNewFD]

Everyone in this played their roles so well that I was never distracted by who was portraying a character.

[DJaySplitSecond]

They did a great job!! I enjoyed it and the original Blair is still a beautiful woman!

[LegoPostPresidency]

Not many 99 year olds get the chance to use the f-word on TV
😂😂😂

[mayettedeguzman]

Just luv watching Jen live. She’s really funny & very talented. She nailed her role in D Facts of Life.

[hadihatab]

The episode they did of Facts of Life is called Kids Can be Cruel, it’s on YouTube as Slam Book and the lines and wardrobe are spot on.