“As Norman Lear approaches his 100th birthday, what better way to celebrate him than bringing back these classic shows, ‘Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes.’ It has been such an honor to work with Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller and our partners at ABC on the live specials. “Jimmy and Norman have outdone themselves with a spectacular, irreverent and hilarious cast to once again create a can’t-miss television event.” “‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ has become one of our most anticipated highlights of the year - it brings some of the biggest and funniest stars on the planet together on the same stage, where truly anything can happen, to introduce a whole new generation to ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ and ‘Facts of Life,’” said Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment. I keep wondering when this will start to feel like work!” Reliving and reimagining them feels like pure joy. Part of the magic of Norman’s iconic TV series is that they resonate with audiences today just as much as they did decades ago. I couldn’t be more excited to end this year producing a project that supports, promotes and encourages appointment TV with those you care for,” said executive producer Brent Miller.Įxecutive producer Kerry Washington said, “It has been an honor and highlight of my career to collaborate with the legendary Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, ABC and Sony. “Thanks, again, to ABC and Sony Pictures Television for supporting our creative conceit and our incredible cast as we try to make what might seem like the impossible possible - once again. “Other than with my family, there’s no place I’d rather be in my 100th year than on a soundstage at Sony with these glorious actors reliving what our company had produced all those years ago and sharing it with the millions of viewers who could use a little laughter,” said Norman Lear. The all-new series is then set to air new episodes in its regular time period starting TUESDAY, JAN. Garrett in“Diff’rent Strokes.” The cast of “The Facts of Life” will be named at a later date.Īs recently announced, immediately following “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘The Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’” workplace comedy “ Abbott Elementary,” starring and executive produced by Quinta Brunson, will debut with a special early premiere on TUESDAY, DEC. The one-night-only live event will reunite executive producers Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Kerry Washington, Will Ferrell, Justin Theroux and Jim Burrows and will feature an all-star cast with John Lithgow who will play Mr.Drummond, Kevin Hart assuming the role of Arnold and Damon Wayans and Ann Dowd who will play Willis and Mrs. “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘The Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’” premieres TUESDAY, DEC. “Had to pause for a bit … I thought I was watching a flashback of the #factsoflife, but then I realized has not aged at all!!!” one lamented.Emmy® Award-winning “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” makes its highly anticipated return with a third iteration, featuring live reenactments of the hit series “The Facts of Life,” created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and “Diff’rent Strokes,” created by Bernie Kukoff and Jeff Harris. #factsoflife #LiveInFrontOfAStudioAudience.”Īnother added, “Lisa Whelchel looks exactly the same! Holy moly! Tell us your secret girl! #LiveInFrontOfAStudioAudience.” Original “The Facts of Life” stars Mindy Cohn (left) and Kim Fields (right) also appeared on Tuesday’s special, “Live in Front of a Studio Audience.” ABC via Getty Images NBCUniversal via Getty Imagesįans took to social media to gush over Whelchel’s agelessness during the night’s episode taping. Lisa Whelchel played the wealthy preppy teen Blair Warner in the NBC series for nine seasons from 1979 until 1988. Her former co-stars Mindy Cohn and Kim Fields also stopped by the studio set for the taping. Whelchel sang the show’s iconic theme song and sported an Eastland School uniform, reminiscent of her old costume from the original series. The actress appeared on the network’s special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life/Diff’rent Strokes” Tuesday alongside Jennifer Aniston (who played Blair in the live episode).Īniston, 52, starred in the live revival of “The Facts of Life” alongside actors Gabrielle Union, Allison Tolman, Kathryn Hahn, Ann Dowd, Jon Stewart, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman. Whelchel, 58, played wealthy preppy teen Blair Warner on the NBC series for nine seasons until 1988. Lisa Whelchel seemingly hasn’t aged a day since she starred in the 1979 sitcom “The Facts of Life.” ‘Facts of Life’ star: Clooney then was ‘kind of a kids’ drink’ Kim Fields’ ‘Living the Dream’ role shakes off child-actor past Jennifer Aniston, Gabrielle Union cast in ‘The Facts of Life’ reboot Jon Stewart cast in mystery role on ‘Facts Of Life’ live with Jennifer Aniston
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