Lisa Whelchel rose to international stardom as Blair Warner, the snobby rich girl on the hit '80s sitcom The Facts of Life.

(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 ...

The period of her career after the original "Facts of Life" series allowed her to expand her areas of interest into public speaking and non-fiction writing, as well as to continue her work in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. THE FACTS OF LIFE — Pictured: (clockwise from top left) Nancy McKeon as ...

The cast of The Facts of Life pose for a photo with their arms on each other's shoulders, standing in a line. Image via NBC In a world completely divided, the comfort watch is a miracle. Times may ...

The cast of the 1980s sitcom "The Facts of Life" is reportedly getting back together for a holiday special. People Magazine says Kim Fields, Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon and Mindy Cohn will star in ...

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 recent years, McKeon has opted for far fewer red carpet appearances and ...

Wait till you see Charlotte Rae, Mindy Cohn, Lisa Whelchel and Nancy McKeon now! — -- "The Facts of Life" ended its nine-year run almost 26 years ago. On Monday night, cast members Charlotte Rae, ...

Charlotte Rae, best known as housekeeper Edna Garrett on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, suggested the spinoff, which saw Mrs. Garrett leaving her duties at the Drummond home to take charge of the young ...