The 80s - The Facts of Life #9 - Thank you, Mrs. Garrett, for being there for all of us. - Page 5

**Melis** · 12-27-2018, 04:08 PM

Oh that was probably controversial at the time.

**Barrybgb** · 12-28-2018, 09:51 AM

It was. It was supposed to be Blair but Lisa Whelchel backed out because of her newfound Christian beliefs.

**Melis** · 12-28-2018, 02:41 PM

Oh, I see. I'm sure it was a good ep.

**Barrybgb** · 01-10-2019, 10:05 AM

It was. Some make fun of their "Very Important Episode" shows or "message" shows, but they were usually pretty brutal and in your face. They didn't hold back. Those I will always remember more than the ones now.

**Melis** · 01-10-2019, 05:21 PM

They did them well.

**Barrybgb** · 01-11-2019, 09:43 AM

They may of been a bit over the top, but they made an impression. That is a good thing.

classictvfan91 · 01-11-2019, 05:35 PM

Yeah, I mean I can understand why people would, but they were necessary and relatable and I think all shows need to have them in some form.

**Melis** · 01-11-2019, 08:53 PM

They teach lessons.

**Barrybgb** · 01-18-2019, 10:28 AM

It's too bad Cousin Geri stopped appearing on the show. Her visits became less frequent and then she was just gone.

**Melis** · 01-18-2019, 04:14 PM

She was okay imo.

**Barrybgb** · 01-19-2019, 09:54 AM

She stopped appearing because the show started focusing less and less on "issue" episodes.

**Melis** · 01-19-2019, 01:48 PM

Oh, I see why.

**Barrybgb** · 01-25-2019, 10:24 AM

I will never forget the one (Well, there are several) where Mrs. G got her eyes dilated and she couldn't see well and Tootie thought she was drunk. She spread this rumor and it almost got Mrs. Garrett fired.

**Melis** · 01-25-2019, 06:01 PM

Of course Tootie would jump to comclusions.

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