Former Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel grew up on TV, but these days, she finds her happiness at home with her family, she tells Closer exclusively. “I'm a grandmother now, I have two grandchildren ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. Aug 24, 2025, 01:42pm EDT THE FACTS OF LIFE — Pictured: (clockwise from ...

THE FACTS OF LIFE — Pictured: (center) Nancy McKeon as Joanna 'Jo' Marie Polniaczek Bonner, Mindy Cohn as Natalie Letisha Sage Green, Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Edna Ann Garrett, Lisa Whelchel as Blair ...

The Facts of Life fans, do you remember Cindy and Sue Ann? How about Molly, Nancy, headmaster Mr. Bradley and science teacher Miss Mahoney? They were all introduced on the season one finale of the NBC ...

From that catchy Facts of Life opening theme song onward, this spinoff of Diff’rent Strokes was a welcome stop on any 1980s weekly TV viewing calendar. Nearly canceled after Season 1, the series hit ...

The stars of "The Facts of Life" reunited to surprise Drew Barrymore on her birthday. Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon and Mindy Cohn all stopped by “The Drew Barrymore Show” to celebrate the host's 49th ...

(Clockwise from left): Kim Fields as Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey, Nancy McKeon as Joanna 'Jo' Marie Polniaczek, Mindy Cohn as Natalie Letisha Sage Green, Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Edna Ann Garrett, and Lisa ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Facts of Life star Nancy McKeon has opted for a quieter way of life after finding huge TV success in the ‘80s. But in more ...