In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian shows how Diff'rent Strokes spun off its Mrs. Garrett character for The Facts of Life very quickly.
Diff’rent Strokes
In a feature spotlighting characters guest-starring on different shows, see how Arnold from Diff'rent Strokes had to go on the run from the FBI with Ricky on Silver Spoons.
In a feature spotlighting characters guest-starring on different shows, Brian looks at the time that Facts of Life's Tootie filled in for Arnold on Diff'rent Strokes for a couple of episodes
In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Diff'rent Strokes jumped the shark.
In a feature spotlighting TV show drastic revamps, Brian looks at how The Facts of Life was saved by a dramatic refocusing of the series after its first season.
In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) The Facts of Life jumped the shark.
In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what do you think was the most surprisingly dark episode of a 20th Century sitcom.
In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times TV shows 'remixed' their classic theme song for their final seasons.