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Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Hi-fi Stereo
School is back in session as Mrs. Garrett and the girls of Eastland return for the third season of THE FACTS OF LIFE, one of the '80s' biggest TV hits! Charlotte Rae (Emmy nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series) stars as school nutritionist Edna Garrett, who serves up her no-nonsense advice - and big laughs! - to Blair (Lisa Whelchel), Tootie (Kim Fields), Natalie (Mindy Cohn), and Jo (Nancy McKeon). The four girls are maturing into responsible young women, and yet there is still so much more to learn!Third season highlights include the girls' adventures in Manhattan, the cute boys of Bates Academy, the return of Cousin Geri, and even a special guest-star appearance by Jermaine Jackson! From the opening lines of the classic theme song, to every one of Blair's "brilliant ideas," enjoy the poignant and hilarious moments of THE FACTS OF LIFE's third season, digitally mastered and on DVD for the first time! All 24 episodes on 3 discs.System Requirements:Running Time: 602 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE
"...entertaining family fare..." James Plath, DVD Town
Editor's Note
A 1979 spin-off from the popular sitcom DIFF'RENT STROKES, THE FACTS OF LIFE followed the events in the life of Charlotte Rae, headmistress at an elite private girl's school. Though it started on a rocky footing, the show went on to become one of the most popular and beloved shows of the 1980s as the girls grew up together, graduated, and, in the final episode, embarked on their adult lives. The first season of the show featured seven students, but by the second season this number had been cut to four: the spoiled rich girl, Blair; the boy-crazy Sue Ann; the gossipy Tootie; and the plump and naïve Natalie. With humor and heart, this show dealt with the wide range of issues and challenges facing young women.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Sony Pictures |
| Release Date: 10/24/2006 |
| Running Time: 602 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1981 | | Catalog ID: 16262 | | UPC: 00043396162624 | | Number of Discs: 3 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (1987) | | | Emmy, JoAnn Stafford-Chaney, et. al., Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series | |
Nominee (1986) | | | Emmy, Ron Brooks, et. al., Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series | |
Nominee (1982) | | | Emmy, Charlotte Rae, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | DVD Talk 7 of 10
Watching The Facts of Life: The Complete Third Season now, I can see why it was popular with its intended audience. It doesn't make any concessions to the male/boy audience. There's no fistfights, car chases, detectives, and no Heather Thomas in a bikini. The Facts of Life squarely identifies with its pre-teen and teen female audience, and it gives them exactly what they wanted: a weekly message about the trials of growing up, with the help and support of close, loving friends - along with some laughs to even out the drama. - Paul Mavis
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