180. S8 E16 "A Winter's Tale" with Kevin Kelly

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The Amazing Talents of Kevin Kelly!

Mark Savalle as Hopper

Yumminess.

He previously played a French Waiter on TFOL in S2 E7 “Teenage Marriage (Part 1)” 1/7/1981 — six years prior to “A Winter’s Tale”

(from R to L: Eddie, Jo, Blair, and Bink Parker. He’s such a weenie.)

Tom Hodges as Ernie

with Jason Bateman on “Valerie” / “The Hogan Family”

photo: historicimages.com

Doug Savant as Dwayne

photo: www.startiger.com

Next Week: S8 E17 “Cupid’s Revenge” (2/14/87)

179. S8 E15 "A Star Is Torn" with Katie Thayer

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Stacey Q Remembers George! (Who WOULDN’T?)

The Weird Commercial For “Where’s Poppa?”

Supposed THIS is the episode from 5 weeks ago… ?!?!

Next Week: S8 E16 “A Winter’s Tale” (2/7/87)

178. S8 E14 "Post-Christmas Card"

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A Special Guest!

Technically, this week’s show was a conversation with Matthew’s alter ego, diva extraordinaire, Carol Lee!

And just for no reason at all, I recently discovered this lovely pic of our dearly defuncted “Friends” at Walt Disney World’s Citizens of Hollywood: Film Critic and Man-About-Town Wink Wright, and Hollywood Police Officer Pat Friskem.

Crazy Eddie Commercials!

(I mean, he’s no Looney Lou…)

Forgot To Mention!

When Andy sits down to watch TV, we see for the first time a REVERSE SHOT of the WALL where normally the audience is located. VERY STRANGE! But the wallpaper does match, and there is a TV, and a … chair…? Well, OK I guess.

Next Week: S8 E15 “A Star Is Torn” (1/31/87)

(a/k/a The Return Of Cinnamon… And The Departure Of George Clooney — snif!)

177. S8 E13 "The Greek Connection" with Christine Robison

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Penelope Ann Miller!

Lela Rochon!

with Loretta Devine, Whitney Houston, and Angela Bassett in Waiting To Exhale

The Marine’s Hymn!

…briefly played by Andy & Beverly Ann in non-syndication-removed bit.

Greek Life!

Click here to read the article quoted on the episode from greekreporter.com.

Next Week: S8 E14 “Post-Christmas Card” (1/17/87)

176. S8 E12 "Seven Little Indians" with Ken Reid

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TV Guidance Counselor!

If you like Let’s Face The Facts, you’ll probably enjoy Ken Reid’s awesome podcast TV Guidance Counselor.

(click the image to go to his web site)

Click here to listen to his November 2020 episode on which David was the guest!

Maurice LaMarche!

Check out his 1984 appearance on Rodney Dangerfield’s “Young Comedian Special.”

photo credit: deviantart.com/melodiousnocturne24

Straight From The Actor’s Mouth:

(Thank You, devoted listener Aaron Barta for finding this!)

“Thank you. It was a ton of fun to do. And everyone was incredibly nice. In fact, we all got so friendly that one day, after rehearsal, I did all the girls' (and Clooney's) answering machines as their favorite impressions. And yes, I did Kim Fields' machine as Rod Sperling, saying "Tootie... I just love saying, Tootie".

“What was interesting to see, from a writing perspective, was how, as the week went on, the script kept getting cut down for time, but they took out all the most hilarious stuff! For instance, at one point midway, Cloris was supposed to do this whole "Frau Blucher" parody, complete with neighing offscreen horses. It was so funny we could barely get though it at rehearsals. Then on day 3, it was suddenly out!

“The script started out as one of the hippest, funniest things I'd ever read. Don't even ask about what the writers went through for Rod Sperling (important distinction there) to have an unlit, or even a candy, cigarette in his hand, but in the end NBC Standards and Practices won out, and Rod (me) was suddenly a non-smoker.

“Hey, it was still pretty good by the time we shot it, and I know it's a big FOL fan favorite. And yes, George Clooney is really, really nice.”

- Maurice LaMarche

Christmas Snow!

This was the hour-long holiday movie that was pre-empted TFOL the previous week on 12/20/86

Rube Goldberg!

(Another great homage to Mr. Goldberg is the Final Destination horror film series.)

Big John, Little John!

Short-lived Saturday morning kids’ show starring Robbie “Cousin Oliver” Rist, Herb “Future Stan Zbornak” Edelman, and the frequently-referenced-on-this-podcast Joyce Bulifant!

New Zoo Revue Bloopers!

Because face it: There’s nothing funnier than potty-mouthed puppets.

Next Week: S8 E13 “The Greek Connection” (1/10/87)

Join us and our guest, actor-singer-improvisor-director Christine Robison!

175. S8 E11 "Write And Wrong" with Michael Knight

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Michael Knight!

Visit his web site here.

Get his holiday book “Ember’s Gifts: A Christmas Tale” here.

The Weird Door!

We hate to admit it, but we have seen and used this door before.

(The screen-grabs are awkward, but use the fireplace on the left as a reference.)

Billie Bird in 1943!

Purchase this signed photo here!

Next Week: S8 E12 “Seven Little Indians” (1/3/87)

174. S8 E10 "Where's Poppa?"

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Next Week: S8 E11 “Write And Wrong” (12/13/86)

173. S8 E09 "Fast Food" with Paul Padilla

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^ Click To Follow En Vivo’s Facebook Page! ^

Consuela on “The Family Guy”

R.I.P. Betty White (1922-2021) 😢 😢 😢

Next Week: S8 E10 “Where’s Poppa?” (12/6/86)

172. S8 E08 "The Wedding Day" with Angie Sardiña

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Jsu Garcia! (a/k/a Nick Corri)

In the Goldie Hawn vehicle Wildcats (1986).

(bottom left of poster)

In white tank top. Wesley Snipes is in black t-shirt between Jsu and Goldie.

See him bottomless in the locker room by clicking here.

In “A Nightmare On Elm Street”

(Johnny Depp on the right)

as Che Guevara in “The Lost City” (2005) with Andy Garcia.

Surprising history of the Rabbit Test for pregnancy here.

Next Week: S8 E09 “Fast Food” (11/29/86)

171. S8 E07 "The Ratings Game" with Summer Aiello

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Kevin Spirtas a/k/a Kevin Blair!

The love child of …

Christopher Reeve, and…

Justin Kirk from “Weeds,” “Love! Valour! Compassion!” and “Angels In America.”

ANOTHER CREDIT I MISSED: (from KevinSpirtas.com) “For 7 1/2 years, Spirtas played the dashing and frolicking Dr. Craig Wesley on NBC’s: “Days of Our Lives”. In 1999 Soap Opera Digest nominated Spirtas for Best Villain and TV Guide (12/25/99) touted him for a Best Supporting Actor Emmy. Not only achieving critical acclaim for his acting but also became a huge fan favorite in the process. In February 2000, Spirtas had the delightful opportunity to play his “Days” role of ‘Dr. Craig Wesley’ opposite Matt Leblanc’s ‘Dr. Drake Ramoray’ on NBC’s, Friends.”

Hear him sing about it here:

^ Dr. Craig Wesley faces off with Dr. Drake Ramoray in Friends S6 E15 “The One That Could Have Been (pt 2)” 2/17/2000 ^

Logo TV Ranks The 20 Hottest Men on TFOL!

(Click The Image Above)

I’ve posted this before, but it bears revisiting… I am especially indebted to the beautiful soul who did all the research to find any traces of these men in any state of undress or nudity. (Another good site for this purpose: AZNude.) The only Sad: The nearly-seven-year-old article no longer has proper photo links anymore. :-(

P.S. Next week’s hunk Nick Corri (a/k/a Jsu Garcia) also made the list… we have a lot to say about him. Tune in next week!

Next Week: S8 E08 “The Wedding Day” (11/22/86)

170. S8 E06 "The Little Chill" with James Brendlinger

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THE GIRLS FUCKING KNOW JO!!

S2 E09 “Gossip” … among others.

The Brady House in the 1980s

(sound removed, from “A Very Brady Christmas,” 1988) Watch the full film on Hulu.

Duckie’s and Olivia Neutron Bomb

Oviedo Florida’s answer to Over Our Heads…!

Pics from my recent visit to Duckie’s Vintage Boutique:

Ceiling decor found in the nearby movie theater:

Just Opened! Olivia Neutron Bomb!

See a video of the store here.

All Located at the Oviedo Mall!

Don’t Forget James’ Radio Show!

Listen Live-Streaming Online at WPRK.org.

Next Week: S8 E08 “The Ratings Game” 11/15/86

169. S8 E05 "Off-Broadway Baby" with Dan LoBuono-Wahl

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Dan LoBuono-Wahl on Broadway!

In “Hello, Dolly!” - this is my program from the national tour

That is Dan @ 4:42 whom Dolly ‘fixes up’

As Louie a/k/a Dolly’s Keeper (a/k/a “Dolly Grip”) on the right side of the screen next to Carol Channing:

In “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

In “Chicago”

This Is Not Barbara Sharma’s Head Shot!!

THIS is Barbara Sharma’s head shot from 20 years prior.

“Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q

Next Week: S8 E06 “The Little Chill” (11/8/86)

168. S8 E04 "Another Room"

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Next Week: S8 E05 “Off-Broadway Baby” (11/1/86)

167. S8 E03 "Ready Or Not"

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Claude Brooks’ TV Projects!

“Claude’s Crib”

“Hip Hop Harry”

“The Tony Rock Project”

Next Week: S8 E04 “Another Room” (10/11/86)

166. S8 E02 "Out Of Peekskill (Part 2)" with Paul Vogt

Paul Vogt!

As (and WITH) Fred “Rerun” Berry on “The Rerun Show”

as Mrs. Garrett on Diff’rent Strokes (theme only - can’t find the video online!)

as Kirstie Alley on MAD-TV:

on Broadway as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (with Scott Davidson as Wilbur):

as Harriman F. Spritzer in “Hairspray Live:” (starts @ around 33 min)

Paul and Jerry Mathers as Edna and Wilbur Turnblad on Live with Regis and Kelly:

Stars In Their Underwear!

Don’t forget to support our super-talented friend Diana Eden (Costume Designer for TFOL seasons 7-8-9) and buy her awesome book! (Click photo below.) Join our Patreon to hear our conversation with her about the bridal party costumes for this show. (She got some STORIES.)

Oh, And By The Way…

Merry Christmas!

(from our dear friends Officer Pat Friskem and Wink Wright from The Citizens Of Hollywood!)

Next Week: S8 E03 “Ready Or Not” (10/4/86)

Coming Soon: TV Talkaholics #026: Facts Of Life Crossover: The Original Diff’rent Strokes Backdoor Pilot

We just said goodbye to Charlotte Rae and Mrs. Garrett… so why not journey back to when it all started? The final episode of the first season of “Diff’rent Strokes” was the original backdoor pilot for the TFOL… so this January, David & Matthew are going to break it down COMPLETELY.

TVT is a separate monthly podcast where we discuss episodes, series, and movies which feature members of the “Facts Of Life” cast. It is exclusively available to Patreon supporters at the $3/month level. If you wish to become a member of the ‘fambily,’ visit www.patreon.com/facethefactspod.

165. S8 E01 "Out Of Peekskill (Part 1)" with Paul Vogt

“Every tear I’ve dried. Every button I’ve sewed. Every moment I’ve spent waiting, or talking. Or listening. Was so important. And I hope you girls felt loved ... very much. Because you always were. And you always will be.” 😭😭😭

Paul Vogt!

As Mrs. Garrett on “The Rerun Show”

As “2-Liter Beth” on MAD-TV

As Mrs. Garrett on “The Big Gay Sketch Show” (Yes, that is Kate McKinnon from SNL as Blair)

Stars In Their Underwear!

Support our super-talented friend Diana Eden and buy her awesome book! (Click Photo)

Next Week: S8 E02 “Out Of Peekskill (Part 2)”

164. Betwixtisode: Our "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience" Review

They performed S3 E20 “Kids Can Be Cruel” … Listen to my original pod about the episode (with guest Paul Padilla) HERE.

Next Week: S8 E01 “Out Of Peekskill (Part 1)” (9/27/86)

163. Betwixtisode: Get Ready For Season 8!

1985-1986 Nielsen Ratings! (This is for LAST season, Season 7)

[ STAGE ] Tidy Endings (adapted from Harvey Fierstein’s play “Safe Sex”)

[ STAGE ] Broadway Bound TV Movie Trailer

Two things of interest: (1) I was wrong about Anne Bancroft playing the lead on stage. She did the TV movie adaptation in 1992; the role was originated on stage by Linda Lavin. (2) In that same TV adaptation, Jonathan Silverman plays Stanley, the older brother of Eugene. Jonathan actually played Eugene in the big-screen film version of Brighton Beach Memoirs, the first play in the “Eugene Trilogy." Mind fuck! Here is some press from when Joan Rivers took over the role on stage:

[ STAGE ] “Disneyland” song from the musical SMILE:

A different version by Bill McKinley, which is the one I originally fell in love with:

[ MUSIC ] Young Fergie and a Creepy Clown on Kids, Incorporated!

[ TV ] Life With Lucy!

[ MUSIC ] Top 5 Billboard Hits From 1986!

162.2 EXTRA! Cast Announced For Facts Of Life "Live In Front Of A Studio Audience!"

ABC will present its THIRD installment of “Live In Front Of A Studio Audience” on December 7, 2021. It will include a re-enactment of “Diff’rent Strokes” and… “THE FACTS OF LIFE!” The full TFOL cast was just announced this morning: Jennifer Aniston as Blair, Gabrielle Union as Tootie, Allison Tolman as Natalie, and Kathryn Hahn as Jo. Ann Dowd had been previously announced as Mrs. Garrett.

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