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  1. On This Day February 3 1982 - Jermaine Jackson Appeared on The Facts of Life

    On This Day February 3 1982 - Jermaine Jackson Appeared on The Facts of Life

    On this day February 3 1982, Jermaine Jackson appeared on The Facts of Life in the episode Starstruck. In the storyline, Tootie is the president of Jermaine Jackson’s fan club and tearfully begs Mrs. Garrett to take her to his concert, capturing the intensity of early 1980s teen idol fandom...
  2. On This Day September 27, 1986 – Charlotte Rae Quit the Role of Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life and Was Replaced by Cloris Leachman

    On This Day September 27, 1986 – Charlotte Rae Quit the Role of Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life and Was Replaced by Cloris Leachman

    On this day September 27, 1986 Charlotte Rae departed from her iconic role as Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life. Rae had been the heart of the series since its premiere in 1979, guiding the girls at Eastland School with wisdom, warmth, and humor. Her departure marked the end of an era for one of...
  3. On This Day September 21 1985 – George Clooney Made His Debut on The Facts of Life

    On This Day September 21 1985 – George Clooney Made His Debut on The Facts of Life

    On this day September 21 1985, The Facts of Life introduced audiences to a young George Clooney, who joined the cast as George Burnett. His character was a handyman who became part of the girls’ world at Eastland, bringing charm and humor to the beloved NBC sitcom. Although Clooney’s role was...
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