Why Mrs. Garrett Was Picked To Lead The Diff'rent Strokes Spin-Off The Facts Of Life

For Mrs. Garret in "The Facts of Life," NBC CEO Fred Silverman chose to cast Charlotte Rae, who played Mrs. Edna Garrett from "Diff'rent Strokes." Here's why.
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Who Is Still Alive From ‘Diff’rent Strokes’?

Diff’rent Strokes is nearing its 50th anniversary: The NBC-turned-ABC sitcom debuted 47 years ago, on November 3, 1978. The ...

Where Is “The Facts of Life” Cast Now? All About the Stars' Lives 37 Years After the Sitcom Ended

In addition to starring in a slew of TV movies and voicing characters in video games after The Facts of Life concluded, Rae ...
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'The Facts of Life,' 'Diff'rent Strokes' brought back to life by 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience'

Find out what happened in ABC's third "Live in Front of a Studio Audience." ABC aired its third "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" on Tuesday, this time featuring episodes of "The Facts of Life" and ...
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Todd Bridges claims Gary Coleman’s dad tried to get him ‘fired’ from ‘Diff’rent Strokes’

Todd Bridges recently appeared on “The Patrick LabyorSheaux” podcast and opened up about the issues he had with his late co-star Gary Coleman’s father, Willie Coleman, during “Diff’rent Strokes.” “The ...
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'80s Sitcom Icon, 86, Spotted in Rare Outing 40 Years After 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Mary Jo Catlett, known for her role as housekeeper Pearl Gallagher in Diff'rent Strokes, was spotted in a rare outing 40 years after starring in the '80s sitcom. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the iconic ...