Which was the ultimate 80s show: Diff'rent Strokes or Facts of Life

[88survivor]

You choose and why?

[I Love Lamp]

I related more with it, and it was funnier to me.

[Shine]

Is there any question? :D

DS is a funny show. Gary Coleman had great comedic abilities and Dana Plato was a real cutie before she became a junkie, and who didn't want a dad like Mr. Drummond? The guy was a filthy rich, but he never seemed to go to work. :lol:

Still, DS just doesn't have the magic that "Facts" has.

[A.D.A. Casey Novak]

I don't remember much of DS. I remember that I thought Gary Coleman was very funny. And then he went on to do all those TV movies. Does anyone remember that one where he was a kid who liked to start fires (his gf in the movie was Tammy Lauren, the girl who played the prostitute in Facts' "Runaway")? And then there was the one about the kid with the genious IQ. I think one of the daughters from "Gimme A Break" was in it too. Didn't he also do a movie once with a monkey? I always kind of felt sorry for GC. I don't think he's a very happy person.

But overall, I like FOL much more.

[88survivor]

As always, FOL is winning by a landslide.

[IheartBlair]

although I did enjoy the Diff'rent Strokes theme song, the show was only sort of funny, it didn't make me want to watch it constantly. So of course The Facts of Life was and still is superior to Diff'rent Strokes.

[88survivor]

Finished Seasons 1&2. Now on to buy Season 3...:)

[JNSBSB]

:) FOL wins for me!:)

:rolleyes: DS was only watchable because of Gary Coleman, and then.......!:sleep2:

[angie_87]

Facts of life...I've never seen Different Strokes so I cant really compare them

[88survivor]

I have the 1st and 2nd Season of Diff'rent Strokes, as well as Facts of Life. What surprised me is that some of the guest stars that appeared on Diff'rent Strokes also appeared on FOL. I know that the key players of Diff'rent Strokes appeared in various spots of FOL. Gary Coleman twice. Todd Bridges twice. Dana once. Conrad once. But it is always kind of surprising to see some guest stars do appear on FOL when they were on DS. :) Interesting.

Now, on to buy Season 3.;)

[JO jr]

As always, FOL is winning by a landslide.


HMMM...WONDER IF THE RESULTS WOULD BE THE SAME IF YOU POST THIS VOTE ON THE DS BOARDS.

BUT...I GOTTA GO WITH FACTS-ALL THE WAY, EVERY DAY:D

[DOPEY85xxx]

After buying the fist few seasons can you really compare?

FACTS OF LIFE RULES!!!!!!!!!!!

[88survivor]

Really getting Season 3, but first I will have to eye on TJ Hooker 1&2 Seasons....Yeah, I'm an 80s nut, so sue me...:happyface

[88survivor]

Man, when are they releasing the 4th season...suspense is killing me...:lol:

[PrettyinPink55]

Always FOL!!! :D

[Buffyboy323]

I really do love them both, but as Blairs#1Fan said earlier, "DS just doesn't have the magic that "Facts" has."

[88survivor]

I know, but I love both and it is a nostalgic feeling to watch both beloved 80s show instead of reality crap!

[sofie_ms2005]

I've watched both FOL & DS in the 80s. I can't remember any episode of DS whereas I could still remember a lot of episodes of FOL. So for me, FOL is the ultimate show.;)

[Dean Winchester]

I watched both shows as a little kid in the 80's, but FOL has aged so much better. DS has some episodes that hold up, but for every one of those, there are 2 or 3 that are almost embarassing to watch in the present day

[Fallon97]

I love both shows, but Facts of Life is my favorite.

[Johnny be good!]

Facts of Life for sure.