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The Facts of Life
S3.E20
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Kids Can Be Cruel

  • Episode aired Mar 17, 1982
  • 30m
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8.2/10
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Nancy McKeon, Kim Fields, and Mindy Cohn in The Facts of Life (1979)
  • Comedy
  • Family
During the preparations for a box lunch charity auction, the girls are gazing over an Eastland/Bates "Slam Book", in which those writing the comments are identified by numbers instead of nam... Read allDuring the preparations for a box lunch charity auction, the girls are gazing over an Eastland/Bates "Slam Book", in which those writing the comments are identified by numbers instead of names. Mrs. Garrett is horrified by the cruel comments in there. When Blair reveals to one of... Read allDuring the preparations for a box lunch charity auction, the girls are gazing over an Eastland/Bates "Slam Book", in which those writing the comments are identified by numbers instead of names. Mrs. Garrett is horrified by the cruel comments in there. When Blair reveals to one of the Bates boys that Natalie is number 10, Natalie gets her revenge by telling a Bates boy... Read all
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8.2/10
89
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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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  • Director
    • Asaad Kelada
  • Writers
    • Jerry Mayer
    • Dick Clair
    • Jenna McMahon
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Rae
    • Lisa Whelchel
    • Kim Fields
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    Dan Frischman and Lisa Whelchel in The Facts of Life (1979)
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    Charlotte Rae
    Charlotte Rae
    • Edna Garrettas Edna Garrett
    Lisa Whelchel
    Lisa Whelchel
    • Blair Warneras Blair Warner
    Kim Fields
    Kim Fields
    • Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramseyas Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
    Mindy Cohn
    Mindy Cohn
    • Natalie Greenas Natalie Green
    Nancy McKeon
    Nancy McKeon
    • Jo Polniaczekas Jo Polniaczek
    Dan Frischman
    Dan Frischman
    • Carl 'Rocky' Priceas Carl 'Rocky' Price
    Scott McGinnis
    Scott McGinnis
    • Dink Lockwoodas Dink Lockwood
    Marc Poppel
    Marc Poppel
    • Tim Holifieldas Tim Holifield
    Wendell Baker
    • Boy #1as Boy #1
    Andrew J. Lederer
    • Boy #2as Boy #2
    • Director
      • Asaad Kelada
    • Writers
      • Jerry Mayer
      • Dick Clair
      • Jenna McMahon
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    • Trivia
      This episode was remade in 2021 for Live In Front Of A Studio Audience.
    • Quotes

      Natalie Green: You're looking at zero self image here with heavy psychiatrist bills in the future!

      Blair Warner: And heavy doctor bills right now.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Facts of Life: The Way We Were: Part 2 (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      The Facts of Life
      (theme song)

      Written by Alan Thicke, Gloria Loring and Al Burton

      Performed by Gloria Loring

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • TAT Communications Company
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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