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The Facts of Life
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The Facts of Life

1979-08-24 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama · Comedy

Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.

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Creators
Dick Clair, Norman Lear, Jenna McMahon
Production companies
TAT Communications Company, Embassy Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanBeverly Ann Stickle
Lisa WhelchelLisa WhelchelBlair Warner
Kim FieldsKim FieldsTootie Ramsey
Mindy CohnMindy CohnNatalie Green
Nancy McKeonNancy McKeonJoanne Jo Polniaczek
Mackenzie AstinMackenzie AstinAndy Moffett
Sherrié AustinSherrié AustinPippa McKenna

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