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The Facts of Life
S4.E21
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  • Episode aired Apr 6, 1983
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
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Nancy McKeon, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Charlotte Rae, and Lisa Whelchel in The Facts of Life (1979)
ComedyFamily

Both Blair and Jo are accepted to the prestigious Langley College, however Jo decides she's not going because of the cost and the financial burden it would put on her mother, who is already ... Read allBoth Blair and Jo are accepted to the prestigious Langley College, however Jo decides she's not going because of the cost and the financial burden it would put on her mother, who is already working multiple jobs just to put Jo through Eastland. Her mother and father, however, are... Read allBoth Blair and Jo are accepted to the prestigious Langley College, however Jo decides she's not going because of the cost and the financial burden it would put on her mother, who is already working multiple jobs just to put Jo through Eastland. Her mother and father, however, are adamant about her attending. Their assertion is that they will somehow come up with the m... Read all

  • Director
    • Asaad Kelada
  • Writers
    • Jerry Mayer
    • Dick Clair
    • Jenna McMahon
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Rae
    • Lisa Whelchel
    • Kim Fields
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Asaad Kelada
    • Writers
      • Jerry Mayer
      • Dick Clair
      • Jenna McMahon
    • Stars
      • Charlotte Rae
      • Lisa Whelchel
      • Kim Fields
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    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Edna Garrett
    Lisa Whelchel
    Lisa Whelchel
    • Blair Warner
    Kim Fields
    Kim Fields
    • Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
    Mindy Cohn
    Mindy Cohn
    • Natalie Green
    Nancy McKeon
    Nancy McKeon
    • Jo Polniaczek
    Rhoda Gemignani
    Rhoda Gemignani
    • Evelyn
    Ralph Manza
    Ralph Manza
    • Mr. Balducci
    Fritzi Burr
    Fritzi Burr
    • Mrs. Waldman
    Heather McAdam
    Heather McAdam
    • Alexandra 'Alex' Lambarti
    Laura Summer
    Laura Summer
    • Emily
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Charlie Polniaczek
    Claire Malis
    • Rose Polniaczek
    • Director
      • Asaad Kelada
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      • Jerry Mayer
      • Dick Clair
      • Jenna McMahon
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    • Trivia
      Blair says that Dina Becker from season 3 episode "New York, New York" applied to Langley College but was rejected.
    • Goofs
      Jo tells Mrs. Garrett that her mother worked 2 jobs to pay for her tuition to Eastland. In earlier episodes, it is mentioned she was at Eastland on scholarship.
    • Quotes

      Natalie Green: [doing 'sensitive interview'] How does it feel to be rejected by the college of your choice?

      [the girl cries]

      Natalie Green: I'm sorry, don't feel bad. I hear the University of Anchorage is a real fun school.

      [the girl runs away bawling]

      Edna Garrett: Natalie!

      Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey: How's everything going, Nat?

      Natalie Green: Not too bad. Most of the envelopes have been fat.

      Alexandra 'Alex' Lambarti: Fat?

      Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey: Oh. See, Alex, if the envelope's fat, it's an acceptance. Loaded with registration forms and dorm cards.

      Natalie Green: A skinny envelope means rejection. It is the one time when thin is not in.

      Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey: [to Alex] But of course, you're a princess. I mean, how could you relate to rejection?

      Alexandra 'Alex' Lambarti: It's easy. Daddy got a thin letter once. It said: "Dear Prince Frederico, we don't want you to rule us anymore. Signed, Italy."

      Natalie Green: A whole country dumped you? That's rejection.

    • Connections
      References National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      The Facts of Life
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      Written by Alan Thicke, Gloria Loring and Al Burton

      Performed by Gloria Loring

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 37, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Embassy Television
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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