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Remembering the Iconic Actors of "The Facts of Life"

"The Facts of Life," an American sitcom created by Dick Cla and Jenna McMahon, enjoyed a successful run on NBC from August 24, 1979, to May 7, 1988. As one of the longest-running sitcoms of the 1980s, it captured audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, humor, and memorable characters. Originating as a spin-off of "Diff'rent Strokes," the series primarily revolved around Edna Garrett, played by Charlotte Ray, navigating her role as housemother and later a nutritionist at the prestigious all-girls Eastland School in Peekskill, New York.