The highly anticipated reboot of the beloved 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life has been called off, much to the disappointment of fans. Mindy Cohn, who played the iconic role of Natalie Green, recently opened up about the internal conflicts that led to the project’s downfall.
Internal Conflict Derails Reboot Plans
In a candid interview on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, Mindy Cohn revealed that the reboot plans for The Facts of Life were scrapped due to internal conflict among the cast. While Cohn and her former co-stars Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, and Nancy McKeon were all excited about the reboot, one cast member attempted to negotiate a separate spinoff deal, causing considerable discord within the group.
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Cohn did not hold back in expressing her frustration, referring to the unnamed co-star as a “greedy btch.” She explained, “I’ll say it, she’s a greedy btch,” and noted that this betrayal led to a breakdown in communication among the cast, jeopardizing future revival prospects. “Now, we do [talk] ish, but it was an ouch,” she added.
Speculation About the Greedy Co-Star – Mindy Cohn
Although Mindy Cohn did not reveal the identity of the cast member who caused the conflict, speculation has been rife. According to Us Weekly, Cohn’s social media activity offers some clues. Over the past few years, she has shared photos with Fields and McKeon but seemingly none with Whelchel, leading fans to suspect that Whelchel might be the “greedy b*tch” in question.
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However, Cohn has remained tight-lipped about the specifics, stating, “I won’t deny or confirm whom I was referring to.” She expressed her sadness over the situation, saying, “What it is, is really sad. Some people are so desperate for either money or fame that it leads them to do things that, to me, I guess I’m still not that jaded. It shocks me. You’re going to do that for money or fame? It always freaks me out that people will throw deep, true friendships under the bus for a dollar.”
A Legacy of Friendship and Drama
The Facts of Life originally aired on NBC from August 24, 1979, to May 7, 1988, making it the longest-running sitcom of the 1980s. The show featured a notable cast, including Lisa Whelchel as Blair Warner, Cloris Leachman as Beverly Ann Stickle, Charlotte Rae as Edna Garrett, Kim Fields as Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey, and Mindy Cohn as Natalie Green. Nancy McKeon portrayed Jo Polniaczek, and other notable cast members included Felice Schachter as Nancy, Mackenzie Astin as Andy, and George Clooney as George.
The series was directed by talented individuals such as Asaad Kelada, John Bowab, Jim Drake, Bob Claver, Steven Robman, Gary Shimokawa, and Nick Havinga. Other memorable cast members included Molly Ringwald as Molly, Woody Brown as Cliff, Julie Piekarski as Sue Ann, Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Sherrie Krenn as Pippa, and Julie Anne Haddock as Cindy. Additional cast members included Todd Hollowell as Jeff Williams, Paul Provenza as Casey, Robert Romanus as Snake, Scott Bryce as Rick, and Jenny O’Hara as Ms. Mahoney.
Conclusion
The demise of the Facts of Life reboot serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges of reuniting old casts for new projects. While the internal conflict and greed of one cast member have dashed hopes for a revival, the legacy of the show and the friendships it fostered continue to resonate with fans. As Mindy Cohn aptly put it, the situation is a sad reflection of how fame and money can sometimes come between deep, true friendships.
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