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16 Little Known Facts About ‘The Facts Of Life’

8. There was a lot of pressure about weight

Like many teenagers, the cast members had some weight fluctuations while they were on the show. In fact, Joan Rivers used to rudely call the show “The Fats of Life.” Mindy Cohn was encouraged not to lose weight since it fit her character, but Lisa Whelchel has said the producers “hired nutritionists, therapists, and hypnotists. The sent me to fat farms, exercise trainers, and health spas. They even brought the scale to the rehearsal hall and had me weigh in every morning, while everyone gathered around to see if I had gained or lost any weight.”

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