(Clockwise from left): Kim Fields as Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey, Nancy McKeon as Joanna 'Jo' Marie Polniaczek, Mindy Cohn as Natalie Letisha Sage Green, Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Edna Ann Garrett, and Lisa ...

Charlotte Rae starred as the beloved Mrs. Edna Garrett in the hit sitcom 'The Facts of Life' Michele Corriston is the Director of Platforms Strategy of PEOPLE. She has worked at PEOPLE since 2014.

The Facts of Life, which followed the highs and lows of four teens at an all-girls boarding school, was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the ’80s. During its impressive run from 1979 to 1988, fans ...

Wait till you see Charlotte Rae, Mindy Cohn, Lisa Whelchel and Nancy McKeon now! — -- "The Facts of Life" ended its nine-year run almost 26 years ago. On Monday night, cast members Charlotte Rae, ...

For Mrs. Garret in "The Facts of Life," NBC CEO Fred Silverman chose to cast Charlotte Rae, who played Mrs. Edna Garrett from "Diff'rent Strokes." Here's why.

One of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s actually began as a spin-off from another hit show — and if you’re a fan of classic TV, this connection might surprise you. The Facts of Life, which ...