Dude you’re negative as hell. There doesn’t have to be drama for someone to turn down an appearance. People have real lives. I wiki’s her and she does have 2 children under 18yo. You sound bitter af.
In 2019 Nancy lost her brother Phillip and her father too, she was reportedly “devastated” by these losses. Then this past pandemic year changes your perspective about things. I believe it probably wasn’t any adverse feelings toward her former cast mates, they reunited in recent years prior and they seem genuinely fond of each other. I think it’s cool the way Lisa covered for her friend without leaving room for negative speculation.
I agree, some people are still not over the events of last year and to have lost 2 close family members just prior to 2020, that’s just devastating. There are times that it feels like events in life break you and fixing that break takes different amounts of time for each person.
The original cast looked so beautiful ⚘⚘⚘ Nancy McKeon owes NO one a reason for not being there at all! Much love & respect to you Ms. Mckenon ⚘ I grew up watching the show & still watch the show today. ❤ yall you ladies 🙏🏽⚘⚘⚘⚘ RIP Charlotte Rae
@@ghanasoul she doesn’t owe fans anything, but fans don’t owe her anything either. If she decides not to participate in reunions such as this and makes no statement, fans are going to wonder why she isn’t there.
Nancy does not owe anything. I am also sure she does not want to answer questions to rumors about her brothers private life. Also the three were introduced as original members which Nancy was not she joined the show in the second season.
Nancy is old enough and has enough life experience to know if you don't want to do something or if you have to put your family first, that's what takes priority. She has earned success and doesn't have to sacrifice her family's convenience or her peace of mind for a paycheck. You learn with age, and especially the loss of the most important people in our lives, that life is too short to miss things with your kids or to even inconvenience your life unless you genuinely want to do something or need the money to survive, which she doesn't. She's not some kid who needs the job or recognition.
Graeme can be so messy sometimes. he has no inside information on why Nancy was not there, and yet he's implying that there's behind-the-scenes drama? Lisa Whelchel said that all four of them are very close and communicate often so why would she lie about the reason for Nancy not being there? Also we are in the middle of a pandemic, maybe Nancy was uncomfortable with traveling right now? Nancy has participated in previous reunions and other projects with her castmates when she was able, one of the most recent ones being the Lifetime movie "you light up my christmas"
Yeah. I saw that movie, and I noticed that she was in it as well. He was really annoying, and Lisa didn't appear to be trying to remember her lines. It look like she was having a hard time hearing him. Like there was some kind of technical issues causing a delayed response.
And yet, she has still participated in several reunions projects with her castmates from the show. The reason why she did not appear and the 2001 reunions movie was because of scheduling conflicts with her hit show "the division." She also rejoined her castmates for the TV Land Awards special honor of the show in 2011, & she rejoined her castmates to appear in Kim Fields' lifetime Christmas movie, "you light up my christmas" in 2019, so I don't think she's completely moved on. I think she's got a family that she prioritises, like Lisa Whelchel said.
Thank you. I always had that impression about her as she never wanted to play jo eve again or even talk about the show? Did she hate the people she worked with?
she has recently expressed interest in doing either a reboot film or a continuation of the series with her former cast mates but she and her husband reside just outside of Geneva Switzerland and it didn’t make sense to get on a plane and fly across the world Just to film a two minute song for jimmy Kimmel
I highly doubt the original FOL girls got a "significant" paycheque for this. Come on now dude. And all of the original girls have all been on Mindy's podcast and had nothing but love for each other. Stop trying to create drama. Geez.
Ms. McKeon did NOT owe the fans any explanation. The live show went well and the world went on the next day. Whatever reason she wouldn’t or couldn’t do it is fine by me. There’s definitely NO drama with Ms.McKeon and the other cast cuz they reunited b4 many times. The live taping is done, everyone is back to their lives. Leave it be.
Stop hating on nancy. If you look at the different interviews and the different articles out there over the last 30 some years you all know that she had vowed never to do a facts of Life reunion. And she has not.
Just because you do an acting job decades ago, doesn't mean you are obligated to do the reunions. Frankly, it's non of your business why she wasn't there.
She has passed on other reunion shows. I also remember her brother passed away a few years ago; maybe visiting the area would bring back too many memories. As you said, no one's business but hers.
Not true! She's trying to look younger by adding a nose ring. Those look strange on most people especially those older. She should a leader not a follower
@@melvinreed4136 she was never trying to be a singer. She was given the opportunity to record a Christian album, and did it because she wanted to be a good influence to facts of life fans while it was at its height.
There is no drama with Lisa, Mindy, Kim, and Nancy at all. I know we want to see our favorite TV actors on reunion shows but many have lives and other commitments. People do move on with their personal lives and find the time when it works out for them.
Exactly, there's no drama going on. Nancy has said many times over the years that she loved her character (Jo) from FOL, but she just doesn't want to play that role again and has specifically chosen to focus her career on movies, and other TV series (like The Division for example). She played the most popular character on FOL, and did it so well that she could have been type cast for life. I'm glad she was able to move on and play other roles and didn't end up being type cast like so many other actors have.
Exactly! Mindy has said the cast continues not to get paid appropriately for the syndicated reruns of the original show that still get played to this day. I think she said they don’t get paid at all which is lousy in terms of their contracts and not fair for them as grown women who really made a positive impact. …not cool. Contrast that to Jennifer Anistons Friends era who forced the network to pay them a million per episode. Must be a bit weird. I will always cherish Facts of Life. It’s like a pre Sex & The City. It had a diverse cast talked about everything as a young adult women. I’m glad they did try to honour it cause it was a one of a kind show!
Or maybe Nancy is dealing with some disastrous life issue: illness, divorce, etc. It's not always about the money (although, given Hollywood and reliving past fame/glories, most of the time it is about money).
She lost her actor brother, Philip McKeon, not too long ago. Also, we're in the middle of a pandemic, maybe she just didn't feel comfortable with traveling right now. People talk about how she did not appear and The Facts of Life 2001 reunions movie but she was starring on the hit show The Division at the time and there was a scheduling conflict. She has participated in other reunions since then
Her Instagram page has had several posts about morning in the last few weeks. Hope she is not having depression. She lost both her father and brother within weeks of one another two years ago. Two years ago today, Phillip passed away.
@Graeme ONeil In the comments, someone said you had a nice try with your explanation. You replied - "What did I miss?" I say that you missed a few possible explanations that don't put these ladies into a "backstage drama" over a reunion. 1. Nancy's brother passed away on December 10, 2019. Considering that the filming takes place very close to the date of his death, and it's only been two years, could have had something to do with it. My mom passed away in 2003 and I still have days, especially around Christmas where I get depressed over how much I miss her. Isn't it possible that Nancy is still mourning and possibly depressed over her loss and didn't want to be there? 2. You said school starts in September and that her kids would have started then. Many schools across the US start in late August, if a child transfers to a new school in December, October, April or any month during the school season, they're going to start school within _that_ month. Kids who started off as home schooled can decide to attend a school after months into the school year. It's quite possible that one of those scenarios happened for them. 3. There's a pandemic. Nancy may have wanted to avoid crowds that she didn't just _have_ to be around. 4. Something more important in her life may have taken top priority. It happens. She has a husband and kids, so she just might be the type to put them first. Also, money doesn't control everyone to the point of talking a lot about it or dropping everything to get to it.
This is toxic fandom. She didn’t want to do it. What’s the big deal? She doesn’t owe it to anyone. She gave 8-years as Jo, and that’s all she needed to do. She’s not trash talking the show or its other stars. She’s given interviews. I don’t get why people are down on actors who don’t participate in reunions. Also, you act like 1) That it’s a boat load of money. I’m pretty certain it was not. and 2) That she should be grateful for that money. Maybe she has other priorities now, like family.
Nancy didn’t want to appear on the Reunion and it’s none of our business why she didn’t. Loved seeing those who did participate they all looked amazing !!
Lmao “its B.S. that Nancy wasn’t there because she was with her kids” really?? I think that’s a great reason to not make a flight to LA for a 5 min skit on a late night show. I mean she wasn’t missing a tribute to a fellow cast member or a huge meet and greet with fans. I’d stay home with my kids too.
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Ok let’s not start looking for drama…There’s no beef with the original ladies…they still keep in touch, Nancy was on Mindy Cohn’s podcast and Kim’s Instagram live and they have an ongoing sister feed. It could very well be legitimate for Nancy plus the stress of Covid if she’s more family focused at this turn she isn’t desperate for a pay check. I’m really disappointed too that she couldn’t attend or didn’t have someone to back her up confidently enough…but I get if she wants to close that door of Hollywood and LA to be with her family. It’s a LIVE show they don’t do every day let alone year…not since 2019 I’m glad they got through it unscathed. My only wish is that they just did the original cast.
i'm not necessarily trying to create drama! Like you said, Nancy might have Covid concerns. But don't tell me that Nancy wasn't there cause she recently moved and her kids started school recently. Huh?
I thought Covid precautions as well. Covid which unfortunately had become a political or hot topic, perhaps the station wanted to avoid any unnecessary drama. But alas, here we are.
@@GraemeONeil Maybe you are not a parent or someone who put their children first. You are trying to make drama and really who cares it is her life. Slow news day for you?
This video comes off as really bitter and selfish. Of course, Lisa, Mindy, and Kim were paid, why the hell shouldn't they be? Time is money, friend. That doesn't mean they aren't ungrateful to the fans or owe us anything. Lisa did nothing wrong by trying to give a neutral and positive answer as to why Nancy wasn't there, whether 100% accurate or not. She's not Nancy's keeper. If anyone wants to know the real reason they need to ask Nancy herself, but even then, they may find themselves being asked a question in return, like: "Who wants to know?" And, "I owe you an explanation for my life choices because, why, exactly?" I agree that Hollywood is full of craziness, but this doesn't qualify. These women are allowed their privacy on matters that are none of our business.
:45 (Lisa was 16, not 26, when she started on TFoL; she was 24 about to turn 25 when the series ended in 1988. That detail is important relative to the context of her age on the show, what with her supposed to have been in high school... :) )
This was thee worst response/commentary I have ever seen. So judgmental, so inflammatory, so off the mark. You need to stop! Find something else to do. This whole video was insulting!
Let's break down facts. Of course, any actor is paid to be anywhere. An actor is paid to cut the ribbon at the opening of a car dealership. How do you know she turned down a significant paycheck? It could have been $100,000. But I doubt it. How much did the big stars receive to be there? Not sure, but I bet they were sort of doing it out of the goodness of their heart. They were doing it for fun. So maybe Nancy was offered $50,000. At the most. But I wouldn't be surprised if it was talk show scale either. Obviously, she's not acting in any significant roles? She was in six episodes of an Amazon series called PANIC this season. That may not be amazing, but she is a working actor. Also, when you move, your children often change schools. That was the dumbest part of this condescending video.
Dude.. Nancy McKeon doesn't have to explain herself to YOU or anyone for that matter. You don't know what she was going through And she lost her brother. god some guys act like bitter queens wanting to spill tea when there's nothing in the pot.
I have to agree with the other commenters. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Flying to LA to appear on a live show is not a commitment of “a few hours.” Lots of travel, rehearsal, blocking, makeup, etc. If you had recently lost your brother and had a family to look after, would you just say “ahhh, screw it” and fly off to LA for 2-3 days?
Meanwhile two years later and Lisa, Mindy AND NANCY all appeared on Kelly Clarkson together but Kim wasn't there. Any crap you wanna start up about her absence. FFS, so Nancy missed this, who the fukkkk cares. And if Lisa was asked to give a canned statement from PR, again who cares
If you just recently moved, your kids likely just started school...I'm guessing they didn't put their kids in school in August and put them up in an apt. so they were residents of the new school district.?? They just moved, so their kids probably just started school and are getting settled. She is also worth some millions of dollars and business owner and investor. Maybe it wasn't worth her time to fly out to LA to walk on stage and wave when she could just be home with her husband and family. I'm sure if it was a TV or movie production where she would be working on the project or need to be there more than ONE HOUR...she would probably have been there. I doubt there is any drama.
Let’s not forget that Nancy’s brother Philip just died not even a year ago. She’s probably going through a lot, and maybe this was just too much for her to handle nostalgia wise
Nancy McKeon. Has said in multiple interviews and documentaries that she put that part of her life behind her. Besides, what it any business of yours whether appears or not. If you have any heart... You would show compassion for women who lost her brother. Stop being so judgemental. Especially when freely admitted you don't have the answers.
Well, you just gave an alternate answer than to what Lisa said. Lisa said she wasn’t there because she recently moved and her kids recently started school. How dare you bring up the fact that Nancy has said she has put that part of her life behind her 🤪 . And its a perfectly legitimate topic to wonder why Nancy wasn’t there since the other 3 were and she wasn’t. And Lisa gave an answer about why she wasn’t (which you have challenged). And then…so wait, it lacks compassion to wonder where Nancy was because her brother died 2 years ago? Are you saying she wasn’t there because she’s still grieving? So now you’re adding ANOTHER alternate reason why Nancy wasn’t there. Boy, your comment is exhausting. Why are you allowed to broadcast these other reasons why Nancy wasn’t there and I’m not even allowed to question Lisa’s wish-washy answer? You’ve exhausted me with your hypocrisy
It could be true though! If she just moved, then her kids could just be starting their first week of new school in a new area and Nancy simply didn’t want to miss it. Who knows in the end but it is possible she put her family first; if true.
Had the same thought, but Nancy has removed herself from the show right after it ended as proven in the 2001 reunion movie, and countless where are the now interviews..
Graeme, you have no inside information on the situation, but you sit here and imply that there was drama. Talk about Messy. Nancy has appeared in previous class reunions, she also appeared with her Facts of Life cast mates and Kim Fields' lifetime Christmas movie "you light up my Christmas". We're also in the middle of a pandemic, maybe she did not feel comfortable traveling right now, we don't know, but her absence was noticed, and Lisa Whelchel herself said Nancy was missed. Just leave it at that
Thanks Michael. You’re right. If Nancy turned down a huge paycheque for a 5 second appearance simply because she “recently moved” and her kids “recently started school”, then she is amazing and I’m horrible. I totally agree if that’s how this actually played out. For me to question that that MIGHT not be the case…oh well, I live.
Joe was my favourite character on Facts of Life, could be that she chooses not to be vaccinated!! IF her Brother passed recently maybe she's grieving?? Maybe she was scheduled but when her brother passed she declined???? She deserves to live her life as she sees fit
When TFOL originally ended, the four women made a pact that they'd never do a reunion and Nancy has definitely stuck to it. They all seem to be friends but she has never appeared in any of the Facts of Life reunions.
Dude you are thristy and annoying! You should make sure you have done research on topics you focus on. Since you don't have any facts on why Nancy McKeon wasn't their, don't speculate on someone else's statement.
Nah. Lisa told you why Nancy wasn’t there. She stumbled through an answer how Nancy recently moved and her kids recently started school. Those are the “facts”. I simply questioned that cause Nancy would have been given a 5-figure cheque to appear for 5 seconds. Her kids recently started school in December? She recently moved so couldn’t possibly be away for a night to make 5 figures? That sounds odd to me. If me applying common sense makes me question Lisa’s odd answer (that even struggled to give) makes me thirsty and annoying, then don’t watch my channel. Cause straight talk is what I give. I didn’t say Lisa is lying. I simply question her response because any logical person would.
I agree. He even says he doesn't know where she lives...very plausible she didn't want to fly across country (if she lives East or Middle America) at this time. I just enjoyed seeing the three together.
exactly! who is HE to give a opinion and have that opinion as fact???????! if anything it's a known fact that all 4 women are still great friends all these years later as plenty of videos here on youtube show that!..
I really don’t like how you made it seems as tho Nancy has drama just bc she didn’t wanna do something. You don’t know the actual reason and maybe she’s done with Hollywood everyone doesn’t do everything just bc a check is involved!!
Dude, sometimes things are what they are. Nancy McKeon appeared on Drew Barrymore for a reunion show 3 months ago. This is why some opinions don't need to be shared with the world. Lighten up.
Microphones, ear pieces and other electronic equipment can be working one minute and not the next. You obviously have never worked in TV, these things happened many time working in television.
Dude, really?? She’s not obligated to be there if she’s got other stuff going on. A Facts of Life Reunion is a nice thought, but’s not a make or break situation that’s all about money. The fact that she can politely pass on it isn’t “typical Hollywood”. If anything, if shows that she’s a normal person with a private life too. Imagine someone wanting to make sure their kids are adjusted first before galavanting off to enjoy the spotlight on themselves like a narcissist. Now THAT would be typical Hollywood.
Dude, you're a lot less astute that you give yourself credit for. If Nancy McKeon had moved in December, which supposedly is when this took place, her kids probably would have CHANGED schools. So, yes, if Nancy had just moved, her kids would have just gotten into a NEW school. And yes, that is a difficult time for kids. They are leaving their old friends behind and going to a new school with total strangers, making new friends. Moving is a physically and emotionally exhausting process. And she was 55 when this took place. And let's be real. Even if she were paid a significant amount of money (which, by the way, is a detail you have absolutely no way of knowing) she would have had to have taken a long flight. (From Austin, TX, which you would have found out if you spent even 20 seconds on Google.) It wouldn't have been a simple flight, appearing on a show, then hopping on another plane home again, business as normal. That's nearly a 3 hour flight, plus the two hours you're expected to arrive ahead of time at the airport, during the pandemic. Nancy probably would have had to spend at least one night in LA before returning home. Look, I like your presentations. You seem like an interesting person. But really, you should leave off the Sherlock Holmes deductions. You're no Columbo. You're no Jessica Fletcher. You're not even a Scooby-Doo. You failed to even consider the difficulties involved in moving with 2 children. You arrived at an embarrassingly idiotic conclusion about putting kids in school. (Depending on how far you move, your kids change schools. So, yes, she would be putting her kids in school.) You erroneously insisted that Nancy hasn't been doing anything that might have made her unavailable. (Which is another embarrassment you could have spared yourself if you spent even 20 seconds on Google. Nancy was providing voicework for the Animaniacs and playing Jessica Mason in Panic.) And you have no idea how much she would have been paid. You just assumed it. I mean, this part where you act like you're this brilliant deductive reasoner that can figure out that Hollywood is lying and how they think we're all stupid made me absolutely embarrassed for you. Don't pretend you know what you don't. Anyone willing to spend less than a minute on Google and knows anything about changing residences will quickly realize that you just made a fool of yourself. You would have been better served if you had just said, "This is the explanation Lisa Whelchel gave" and let it go at that.
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Your bitterness about Nancy not being there almost sounds personal. While it was disappointing not to see her there, it's really no one's business. They have had other Facts of Life reunions in the past, and sometimes another cast member wasn't available. But they did all reunite for the TV Land Awards a few years back.
Can't fault McKeon for not going. Getting a flight and a hotel and all that for a 30 second appearance isn't as appealing as you make it sound. The money probably wasn't that good either. It's just late night TV. Not everyone wants to use up a day or two for something like this.
Wow you’re kinda creepy. Tin hat might be crooked there buddy. Nancy just showed up with them for Drew’s birthday. Nice try making a production of something that isn’t
She lives here in Texas on a Ranch just out side of the Texas Hill Country Area not far from Houston TX and for the Record She has been at those little Reunions over the Years and her 3 Children are from High School age to Elementary School Age so Yes I Believe She may have had Other Commitments and she still Works not always in front of the Camera but behind it as well.
What the hell do you know about it? If her family had just moved, then it is certainly likely her kids just got enrolled in their NEW school. They would not have enrolled in September if they had just moved there. The only thing more pathetic that your comments and attitude is me responding..😵💫
You’re right. If Nancy was willing to turn down a 5-figure paycheque for one night away from her kids because they had been so traumatized by their recent move and they were going to a new school so Nancy was sitting in the classroom with them the next morning and there’s no way they could go without their mother for a handful of hours, then she is a mother that the world has rarely seen. Bravo to her.
I don't know why you don't understand about the part where she says "Nancy just moved and her kids just got into school" It's December, and you say they should have gotten into school in September. What part of "just moved" don't you understand? I dunno, maybe there ARE other reasons, but I certainly see no evidence to base it on here.
I watched facts of life back in the day enjoyed it very much as to why Nancy McKeon wasn't there there could be many reasons for it but the bottom line is Nancy chose not to do it so why don't you just leave it alone
Nancy was on set for the Facts of Life from day 1 of season 2 - Series Finale and that’s all she owes. We are gracious that Lisa, Kim and Mindy still occasionally reunite. Whether money or whatever. Maybe her kids we’re having personal issues with schooling. Just because it’s December we don’t know what’s going on and maybe Lisa was covering but I’m sure if Nancy had the time or the studio was a block away she might ha f been more than happy. We don’t know, but we all know Nancy looks amazing today and doing well so whether she was there or not. Not like they did much anyway. Except Lisa who sang the theme song and was done.
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I clicked on this thinking this was going to be uplifting and happy about the show's nostalgia. All I get is a bitter, negative crap-fest. Won't be clicking on this channel ever again.
Nancy McKeon hasn't acted since THE DIVISION went off the air in the early 2000s. She currently lives in Dripping Springs, TX and has pretty much kept a low profile for the past decade. The death of both her father and brother have also been contributing factors to her choosing to live a life out of the public eye.
OMG!! The guidelines say be respectful, but you were anything but. Nancy has said (repeatedly in the past) that she wouldn’t do any reunions. When the show was ending they ALL said they wouldn’t do reunions, but Nancy has been the only one who stuck to it. They’ve all, including Nancy, always said they were still friends. That’s from memory, but a Google search could do you some good. This is literally the first video I nearly gave a thumbs down. Wow dude!
Have you done a TH-cam search lately? Just finding this video I saw at least 2 other videos where she is sitting there doing a reunion special with the other cast members.
One of the funniest scenes on FOL is when Blair explains steak tar tar to Jo in a way she can understand. Anyone else remember it? Evey time I see steak tar tar on a menu I think of it!
Dude you’re negative as hell. There doesn’t have to be drama for someone to turn down an appearance. People have real lives. I wiki’s her and she does have 2 children under 18yo. You sound bitter af.
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bitter with a speech impediment!
He just wanted to be messy.
@@sahej6939 he sounds like a dying seal when he talks
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In 2019 Nancy lost her brother Phillip and her father too, she was reportedly “devastated” by these losses. Then this past pandemic year changes your perspective about things. I believe it probably wasn’t any adverse feelings toward her former cast mates, they reunited in recent years prior and they seem genuinely fond of each other. I think it’s cool the way Lisa covered for her friend without leaving room for negative speculation.
Yeah, not sure why this dude has to be so negative. It was her decision, she has every right to be there or not.
This guy is such a creep. Always making unnecessary drama... Now that's hollywood!
@@heidichristensen7919 Agreed. His cattiness is embarrassing.
I agree, some people are still not over the events of last year and to have lost 2 close family members just prior to 2020, that’s just devastating. There are times that it feels like events in life break you and fixing that break takes different amounts of time for each person.
@@cgrohs1 Hes mad because they got paid?? Exactly what he's trying to do on his scummy TH-cam channel,, he thinks he's Nicki Swift!
Lisa was 16 when the show started, not 26. She’s born in 1963.
@Steven Michael Good catch then it would been retitled The Facts Of Lies LOL!😀🕵🤷👍
I thought that sounded way too old for her. She didn't seem that old in the series when I watched it as a kid.
I was just about to say that
Thought the same thing -- she was born in 1963 making her 16 when she started the first year.
He needs to get a calculator watch ⌚ or something it's a glaring error its obvious she wasn't 26 bc she'd be now like 70 plus
Nancy owes us nothing. Blessings to her and her children. She's a mother now that's awesome.
Ditto. Lisa gave a polite "mind your own business" and people in Hollywood deserve that.
Everything isn't about money. Some people simply isn't interested in doing certain things and that's okay.
Or.....the money wasn't worth it.
Right
What that being said. Can I pay U 2 B my personal sexual beast Tootie?
BUT YOUR NOT DOING IT FOR FREE.......
Maybe Nancy puts family ahead of Hollywood. I guess hard for Holyweird to understand.
sounds like you're creating the drama, not them.
Right.
Yes!
Exactly
who is this guy? looks like he just woke up judging from his sweatshirt.lmao
You must keep in mind... Nancy lost her brother Philip recently! We all have different ways of dealing with occurrences in life!
Recently. It's been a minute. Life goes on.
@@juantime7816 there’s no time limit to grieving.
@@stevekay1925 True... so true. But you have to pick yourself up.... if not deep depression sets in.
The original cast looked so beautiful ⚘⚘⚘ Nancy McKeon owes NO one a reason for not being there at all! Much love & respect to you Ms. Mckenon ⚘
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Great comment. She doesn't owes the fans anything. Whatever the reason, it's ok with me. The guy commenting doesn't seem 2 get it. imo.
@@ghanasoul she doesn’t owe fans anything, but fans don’t owe her anything either. If she decides not to participate in reunions such as this and makes no statement, fans are going to wonder why she isn’t there.
Nancy does not owe anything. I am also sure she does not want to answer questions to rumors about her brothers private life. Also the three were introduced as original members which Nancy was not she joined the show in the second season.
@@stephenlewis8498 What about his private life?
Fast Forward to Nancy being on Drew Barrymore Show for a reunion for free
Nancy is old enough and has enough life experience to know if you don't want to do something or if you have to put your family first, that's what takes priority. She has earned success and doesn't have to sacrifice her family's convenience or her peace of mind for a paycheck. You learn with age, and especially the loss of the most important people in our lives, that life is too short to miss things with your kids or to even inconvenience your life unless you genuinely want to do something or need the money to survive, which she doesn't. She's not some kid who needs the job or recognition.
Graeme can be so messy sometimes. he has no inside information on why Nancy was not there, and yet he's implying that there's behind-the-scenes drama? Lisa Whelchel said that all four of them are very close and communicate often so why would she lie about the reason for Nancy not being there? Also we are in the middle of a pandemic, maybe Nancy was uncomfortable with traveling right now? Nancy has participated in previous reunions and other projects with her castmates when she was able, one of the most recent ones being the Lifetime movie "you light up my christmas"
Only "sometimes"? I agree with everything you've said...except that "Graeme can be so messy *sometimes"*
@@Veon_Ray lol 😂
Yeah. I saw that movie, and I noticed that she was in it as well. He was really annoying, and Lisa didn't appear to be trying to remember her lines. It look like she was having a hard time hearing him. Like there was some kind of technical issues causing a delayed response.
Yes he seems like a d i c !! Why the fake “drama”? Purely clickbait and he seems pressed for no reason.
Nancy's still grieving over the loss of her brother Philip a couple of years ago - did that ever cross your mind?
Exactly, maybe it’s too hard for her too be on camera after all they both were on Alice together , grieving loss of brother
Nancy had said many years ago that she was done with The Facts of Life , and had moved on. So I don’t think she was trying to snub anyone.
And yet, she has still participated in several reunions projects with her castmates from the show. The reason why she did not appear and the 2001 reunions movie was because of scheduling conflicts with her hit show "the division." She also rejoined her castmates for the TV Land Awards special honor of the show in 2011, & she rejoined her castmates to appear in Kim Fields' lifetime Christmas movie, "you light up my christmas" in 2019, so I don't think she's completely moved on. I think she's got a family that she prioritises, like Lisa Whelchel said.
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Thank you. I always had that impression about her as she never wanted to play jo eve again or even talk about the show? Did she hate the people she worked with?
@@shadymercury exactly. Clearly the woman has an issue with someone or something.
she has recently expressed interest in doing either a reboot film or a continuation of the series with her former cast mates but she and her husband reside just outside of Geneva Switzerland and it didn’t make sense to get on a plane and fly across the world Just to film a two minute song for jimmy Kimmel
Nancy is wonderful. She's very private. Brother died last year. She's probably done with Hollywood and that's okay.
I highly doubt the original FOL girls got a "significant" paycheque for this. Come on now dude. And all of the original girls have all been on Mindy's podcast and had nothing but love for each other. Stop trying to create drama. Geez.
Facts!
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They are all very good friends to this day. There’s no drama between any of them, it’s the media and the broadcasters who created this
@@electrosoulgurrl2018...of life
Ms. McKeon did NOT owe the fans any explanation. The live show went well and the world went on the next day. Whatever reason she wouldn’t or couldn’t do it is fine by me. There’s definitely NO drama with Ms.McKeon and the other cast cuz they reunited b4 many times. The live taping is done, everyone is back to their lives. Leave it be.
Stop hating on nancy. If you look at the different interviews and the different articles out there over the last 30 some years you all know that she had vowed never to do a facts of Life reunion. And she has not.
Just browsing TH-cam you can see she's been in several reunion shows with the previous cast members.
Just because you do an acting job decades ago, doesn't mean you are obligated to do the reunions. Frankly, it's non of your business why she wasn't there.
She has passed on other reunion shows. I also remember her brother passed away a few years ago; maybe visiting the area would bring back too many memories. As you said, no one's business but hers.
Lol. You are right. He got on my nerves with all of that too.
Exactly!
Why is he so hyped up about it, and seems to be angry at Nancy? Geeez!
She actually looks BETTER at 58 than she did as a teenager!
Not true! She's trying to look younger by adding a nose ring. Those look strange on most people especially those older. She should a leader not a follower
Smash either one.
Nancy appeared with all of the other FOL girls in Kim Field's Christmas movie in 2019, so it's not like Nancy has a "beef" with any of the girls.
Lisa and Nancy are best friends to this day.
what's the name of that movie?
Lisa Whelchel has a pretty good singing voice, she actually released a Christian album back in the mid 80s.
yep, earned a Grammy nomination even. I have it all uploaded on my channel.
She's attractive, but face it, she's nothing special as a singer.
@@melvinreed4136 she was never trying to be a singer. She was given the opportunity to record a Christian album, and did it because she wanted to be a good influence to facts of life fans while it was at its height.
@@gxs3604 She's apparently left the fear and punishment version of Christianity. I can be her fan again.
@@baritonebynight "fear and punishment?" What are you talking about? Sounds like someone who hates anything having to do with Christianity.
There is no drama with Lisa, Mindy, Kim, and Nancy at all. I know we want to see our favorite TV actors on reunion shows but many have lives and other commitments. People do move on with their personal lives and find the time when it works out for them.
Nancy is still close with her cast mates, She rarely takes part in any reunions. stop trying to make something out of nothing
Exactly, there's no drama going on. Nancy has said many times over the years that she loved her character (Jo) from FOL, but she just doesn't want to play that role again and has specifically chosen to focus her career on movies, and other TV series (like The Division for example). She played the most popular character on FOL, and did it so well that she could have been type cast for life. I'm glad she was able to move on and play other roles and didn't end up being type cast like so many other actors have.
Exactly! Mindy has said the cast continues not to get paid appropriately for the syndicated reruns of the original show that still get played to this day. I think she said they don’t get paid at all which is lousy in terms of their contracts and not fair for them as grown women who really made a positive impact. …not cool. Contrast that to Jennifer Anistons Friends era who forced the network to pay them a million per episode. Must be a bit weird.
I will always cherish Facts of Life. It’s like a pre Sex & The City. It had a diverse cast talked about everything as a young adult women. I’m glad they did try to honour it cause it was a one of a kind show!
Lisa Whelchel was 16 when she started on FOL, not 26.
9 years on da show
I know what he meant, but, yeah, I noticed that, too. That would make her 69.
They must have messed that up for some reason.
Lisa Welchel looks incredible!
Lisa whelchel has a beautiful complexion. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Whether Nancy shows up or doesn't show up, isn't our business. Family comes first.
Lisa looks AMAZING! How AWESOME would it have been if she played Blair herself?!?
YES!!!
Right!!!
She DID play Blair LOL
Or maybe Nancy is dealing with some disastrous life issue: illness, divorce, etc. It's not always about the money (although, given Hollywood and reliving past fame/glories, most of the time it is about money).
Not to mention losing her brother recently... Loved him on Alice..
She lost her actor brother, Philip McKeon, not too long ago. Also, we're in the middle of a pandemic, maybe she just didn't feel comfortable with traveling right now. People talk about how she did not appear and The Facts of Life 2001 reunions movie but she was starring on the hit show The Division at the time and there was a scheduling conflict. She has participated in other reunions since then
Her Instagram page has had several posts about morning in the last few weeks. Hope she is not having depression. She lost both her father and brother within weeks of one another two years ago. Two years ago today, Phillip passed away.
@Graeme ONeil
In the comments, someone said you had a nice try with your explanation. You replied - "What did I miss?"
I say that you missed a few possible explanations that don't put these ladies into a "backstage drama" over a reunion.
1. Nancy's brother passed away on December 10, 2019. Considering that the filming takes place very close to the date of his death, and it's only been two years, could have had something to do with it. My mom passed away in 2003 and I still have days, especially around Christmas where I get depressed over how much I miss her. Isn't it possible that Nancy is still mourning and possibly depressed over her loss and didn't want to be there?
2. You said school starts in September and that her kids would have started then. Many schools across the US start in late August, if a child transfers to a new school in December, October, April or any month during the school season, they're going to start school within _that_ month. Kids who started off as home schooled can decide to attend a school after months into the school year. It's quite possible that one of those scenarios happened for them.
3. There's a pandemic. Nancy may have wanted to avoid crowds that she didn't just _have_ to be around.
4. Something more important in her life may have taken top priority. It happens. She has a husband and kids, so she just might be the type to put them first.
Also, money doesn't control everyone to the point of talking a lot about it or dropping everything to get to it.
Just because a certain cast member doesn’t show that doesn’t mean they refused to show or didn’t want to be there. Stuff happens.
This is toxic fandom. She didn’t want to do it. What’s the big deal? She doesn’t owe it to anyone. She gave 8-years as Jo, and that’s all she needed to do. She’s not trash talking the show or its other stars. She’s given interviews. I don’t get why people are down on actors who don’t participate in reunions. Also, you act like 1) That it’s a boat load of money. I’m pretty certain it was not. and 2) That she should be grateful for that money. Maybe she has other priorities now, like family.
Nancy didn’t want to appear on the Reunion and it’s none of our business why she didn’t. Loved seeing those who did participate they all looked amazing !!
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@@ladennayoung2939 .... You look moody.
Lmao “its B.S. that Nancy wasn’t there because she was with her kids” really?? I think that’s a great reason to not make a flight to LA for a 5 min skit on a late night show. I mean she wasn’t missing a tribute to a fellow cast member or a huge meet and greet with fans. I’d stay home with my kids too.
Really? She turned down a 5-figure paycheque for one night away from her kids? You’re right. She’s an AMAZING mom then.
@@GraemeONeil 5 whole digits??She has a net worth in the millions and her husband works in Hollywood too?? They don’t need that “5 digit paycheck”
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@@GraemeONeil Lisa Whelchel was 16 not 26 when she was first cast as Blair in 1979. 🤔🤗🎂👍
Ok let’s not start looking for drama…There’s no beef with the original ladies…they still keep in touch, Nancy was on Mindy Cohn’s podcast and Kim’s Instagram live and they have an ongoing sister feed.
It could very well be legitimate for Nancy plus the stress of Covid if she’s more family focused at this turn she isn’t desperate for a pay check. I’m really disappointed too that she couldn’t attend or didn’t have someone to back her up confidently enough…but I get if she wants to close that door of Hollywood and LA to be with her family.
It’s a LIVE show they don’t do every day let alone year…not since 2019 I’m glad they got through it unscathed.
My only wish is that they just did the original cast.
i'm not necessarily trying to create drama! Like you said, Nancy might have Covid concerns. But don't tell me that Nancy wasn't there cause she recently moved and her kids started school recently. Huh?
I thought Covid precautions as well. Covid which unfortunately had become a political or hot topic, perhaps the station wanted to avoid any unnecessary drama. But alas, here we are.
Lisa did stumble over that explanation...😅
@@GraemeONeil Maybe you are not a parent or someone who put their children first. You are trying to make drama and really who cares it is her life. Slow news day for you?
@@lewloului Covid is not political it is medical. How sad people think this is political.
This video comes off as really bitter and selfish. Of course, Lisa, Mindy, and Kim were paid, why the hell shouldn't they be? Time is money, friend. That doesn't mean they aren't ungrateful to the fans or owe us anything. Lisa did nothing wrong by trying to give a neutral and positive answer as to why Nancy wasn't there, whether 100% accurate or not. She's not Nancy's keeper. If anyone wants to know the real reason they need to ask Nancy herself, but even then, they may find themselves being asked a question in return, like: "Who wants to know?" And, "I owe you an explanation for my life choices because, why, exactly?" I agree that Hollywood is full of craziness, but this doesn't qualify. These women are allowed their privacy on matters that are none of our business.
:45 (Lisa was 16, not 26, when she started on TFoL; she was 24 about to turn 25 when the series ended in 1988. That detail is important relative to the context of her age on the show, what with her supposed to have been in high school... :) )
Like I said, he doesn't do his research before he spouts.
That’s not bull. That was actually probably very honest. Get a life Graeme
She is so beautiful. She has not changed any
Nancy, Kim and Lisa did Mindy’s podcast “Monday’s with Mindy” so whatever it was, it’s wasn’t between the friends.
She looks amazing
Don’t throw shade on Nancy buddy! What the hell do you know??!
This was thee worst response/commentary I have ever seen. So judgmental, so inflammatory, so off the mark. You need to stop! Find something else to do. This whole video was insulting!
Lisa said Nancy was busy with her family, family comes first!
Let's break down facts. Of course, any actor is paid to be anywhere. An actor is paid to cut the ribbon at the opening of a car dealership. How do you know she turned down a significant paycheck? It could have been $100,000. But I doubt it. How much did the big stars receive to be there? Not sure, but I bet they were sort of doing it out of the goodness of their heart. They were doing it for fun. So maybe Nancy was offered $50,000. At the most. But I wouldn't be surprised if it was talk show scale either. Obviously, she's not acting in any significant roles? She was in six episodes of an Amazon series called PANIC this season. That may not be amazing, but she is a working actor. Also, when you move, your children often change schools. That was the dumbest part of this condescending video.
Ouch...
Dude.. Nancy McKeon doesn't have to explain herself to YOU or anyone for that matter. You don't know what she was going through And she lost her brother. god some guys act like bitter queens wanting to spill tea when there's nothing in the pot.
Sometimes when a person is going through a rough patch in their lives, they are not up for doing any appearance at a event.
If you are ever on Instagram, they are all friends. She wasn't snubbing anyone. Maybe she just wants to focus on her family.
I have to agree with the other commenters. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Flying to LA to appear on a live show is not a commitment of “a few hours.” Lots of travel, rehearsal, blocking, makeup, etc. If you had recently lost your brother and had a family to look after, would you just say “ahhh, screw it” and fly off to LA for 2-3 days?
Nancy is done with Hollywood. Get over yourself. No one owes the public anything.
Meanwhile two years later and Lisa, Mindy AND NANCY all appeared on Kelly Clarkson together but Kim wasn't there. Any crap you wanna start up about her absence. FFS, so Nancy missed this, who the fukkkk cares. And if Lisa was asked to give a canned statement from PR, again who cares
She was 16 in 1979, not 26. If she had been 26 then she would be 68 today. She's 58.
If you just recently moved, your kids likely just started school...I'm guessing they didn't put their kids in school in August and put them up in an apt. so they were residents of the new school district.?? They just moved, so their kids probably just started school and are getting settled. She is also worth some millions of dollars and business owner and investor. Maybe it wasn't worth her time to fly out to LA to walk on stage and wave when she could just be home with her husband and family. I'm sure if it was a TV or movie production where she would be working on the project or need to be there more than ONE HOUR...she would probably have been there. I doubt there is any drama.
Let’s not forget that Nancy’s brother Philip just died not even a year ago. She’s probably going through a lot, and maybe this was just too much for her to handle nostalgia wise
Philip passed away two years ago.
OK, so Phil passed two years ago! Maybe she just didn’t wanna go to the stupid thing, how’s that?
Nancy McKeon. Has said in multiple interviews and documentaries that she put that part of her life behind her.
Besides, what it any business of yours whether appears or not. If you have any heart... You would show compassion for women who lost her brother.
Stop being so judgemental. Especially when freely admitted you don't have the answers.
Well, you just gave an alternate answer than to what Lisa said. Lisa said she wasn’t there because she recently moved and her kids recently started school. How dare you bring up the fact that Nancy has said she has put that part of her life behind her 🤪 . And its a perfectly legitimate topic to wonder why Nancy wasn’t there since the other 3 were and she wasn’t. And Lisa gave an answer about why she wasn’t (which you have challenged). And then…so wait, it lacks compassion to wonder where Nancy was because her brother died 2 years ago? Are you saying she wasn’t there because she’s still grieving? So now you’re adding ANOTHER alternate reason why Nancy wasn’t there. Boy, your comment is exhausting. Why are you allowed to broadcast these other reasons why Nancy wasn’t there and I’m not even allowed to question Lisa’s wish-washy answer? You’ve exhausted me with your hypocrisy
@@GraemeONeilWhy are you so dramatic and defensive when responding?
It could be true though! If she just moved, then her kids could just be starting their first week of new school in a new area and Nancy simply didn’t want to miss it. Who knows in the end but it is possible she put her family first; if true.
Had the same thought, but Nancy has removed herself from the show right after it ended as proven in the 2001 reunion movie, and countless where are the now interviews..
@@edreid7872 true as well. She may have just simply not want to be involved and that is fine too.
like i said, we're talking one night away from your kids to get a 5-figure paycheque. That just doesn't make sense to me.
Who knows what kind of bad blood she may have with the show... She's given up many one time pay checks over the years..
Graeme, you have no inside information on the situation, but you sit here and imply that there was drama. Talk about Messy. Nancy has appeared in previous class reunions, she also appeared with her Facts of Life cast mates and Kim Fields' lifetime Christmas movie "you light up my Christmas". We're also in the middle of a pandemic, maybe she did not feel comfortable traveling right now, we don't know, but her absence was noticed, and Lisa Whelchel herself said Nancy was missed. Just leave it at that
I'm not surprised at all, Lisa Whelchel always acted liked that. But I'll give her some love and respect 'cause she's an extraordinary artist.
Yep, the only negative thing about this is you, Graeme.
Thanks Michael. You’re right. If Nancy turned down a huge paycheque for a 5 second appearance simply because she “recently moved” and her kids “recently started school”, then she is amazing and I’m horrible. I totally agree if that’s how this actually played out. For me to question that that MIGHT not be the case…oh well, I live.
Nancy took care of her family before making money. Her priorities are with her family, Mrs. Garrett would be very proud of her
Joe was my favourite character on Facts of Life, could be that she chooses not to be vaccinated!! IF her Brother passed recently maybe she's grieving?? Maybe she was scheduled but when her brother passed she declined???? She deserves to live her life as she sees fit
When TFOL originally ended, the four women made a pact that they'd never do a reunion and Nancy has definitely stuck to it. They all seem to be friends but she has never appeared in any of the Facts of Life reunions.
Nancy appeared with Lisa and Mindy on the Drew Barrymore show
Dude you are thristy and annoying!
You should make sure you have done research on topics you focus on.
Since you don't have any facts on why Nancy McKeon wasn't their, don't speculate on someone else's statement.
Nah. Lisa told you why Nancy wasn’t there. She stumbled through an answer how Nancy recently moved and her kids recently started school. Those are the “facts”. I simply questioned that cause Nancy would have been given a 5-figure cheque to appear for 5 seconds. Her kids recently started school in December? She recently moved so couldn’t possibly be away for a night to make 5 figures? That sounds odd to me. If me applying common sense makes me question Lisa’s odd answer (that even struggled to give) makes me thirsty and annoying, then don’t watch my channel. Cause straight talk is what I give. I didn’t say Lisa is lying. I simply question her response because any logical person would.
You're ridiculous. She said exactly why Nancy didn't come. Yes she's busy with her kids. She's very close with her kids. What's your problem?
Really dude? Why all the drama? You have no clue if that was Nancy's reason and it's none of your business anyway. Leave the poor lady alone ffs.🤦♂️
I agree. He even says he doesn't know where she lives...very plausible she didn't want to fly across country (if she lives East or Middle America) at this time. I just enjoyed seeing the three together.
exactly! who is HE to give a opinion and have that opinion as fact???????! if anything it's a known fact that all 4 women are still great friends all these years later as plenty of videos here on youtube show that!..
Why are you being so d**n critical dude? It was a lovely moment. You kind of ruined it.
Hey Mr Rude announcer. Nancy lives in Texas. And her kids are a lot younger than Lisa's are.
I really don’t like how you made it seems as tho Nancy has drama just bc she didn’t wanna do something. You don’t know the actual reason and maybe she’s done with Hollywood everyone doesn’t do everything just bc a check is involved!!
Dude, sometimes things are what they are. Nancy McKeon appeared on Drew Barrymore for a reunion show 3 months ago. This is why some opinions don't need to be shared with the world. Lighten up.
It's his job... Just like your work on streetcorners.. He doesn't tell you how to knock the D's around, sweetie1
Microphones, ear pieces and other electronic equipment can be working one minute and not the next. You obviously have never worked in TV, these things happened many time working in television.
Dude, really?? She’s not obligated to be there if she’s got other stuff going on. A Facts of Life Reunion is a nice thought, but’s not a make or break situation that’s all about money. The fact that she can politely pass on it isn’t “typical Hollywood”. If anything, if shows that she’s a normal person with a private life too. Imagine someone wanting to make sure their kids are adjusted first before galavanting off to enjoy the spotlight on themselves like a narcissist. Now THAT would be typical Hollywood.
Life isn’t all about money and getting a check.
Dude, you're a lot less astute that you give yourself credit for.
If Nancy McKeon had moved in December, which supposedly is when this took place, her kids probably would have CHANGED schools. So, yes, if Nancy had just moved, her kids would have just gotten into a NEW school. And yes, that is a difficult time for kids. They are leaving their old friends behind and going to a new school with total strangers, making new friends.
Moving is a physically and emotionally exhausting process. And she was 55 when this took place.
And let's be real. Even if she were paid a significant amount of money (which, by the way, is a detail you have absolutely no way of knowing) she would have had to have taken a long flight. (From Austin, TX, which you would have found out if you spent even 20 seconds on Google.) It wouldn't have been a simple flight, appearing on a show, then hopping on another plane home again, business as normal. That's nearly a 3 hour flight, plus the two hours you're expected to arrive ahead of time at the airport, during the pandemic. Nancy probably would have had to spend at least one night in LA before returning home.
Look, I like your presentations. You seem like an interesting person. But really, you should leave off the Sherlock Holmes deductions. You're no Columbo. You're no Jessica Fletcher. You're not even a Scooby-Doo.
You failed to even consider the difficulties involved in moving with 2 children. You arrived at an embarrassingly idiotic conclusion about putting kids in school. (Depending on how far you move, your kids change schools. So, yes, she would be putting her kids in school.) You erroneously insisted that Nancy hasn't been doing anything that might have made her unavailable. (Which is another embarrassment you could have spared yourself if you spent even 20 seconds on Google. Nancy was providing voicework for the Animaniacs and playing Jessica Mason in Panic.) And you have no idea how much she would have been paid. You just assumed it.
I mean, this part where you act like you're this brilliant deductive reasoner that can figure out that Hollywood is lying and how they think we're all stupid made me absolutely embarrassed for you. Don't pretend you know what you don't. Anyone willing to spend less than a minute on Google and knows anything about changing residences will quickly realize that you just made a fool of yourself.
You would have been better served if you had just said, "This is the explanation Lisa Whelchel gave" and let it go at that.
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Your bitterness about Nancy not being there almost sounds personal. While it was disappointing not to see her there, it's really no one's business. They have had other Facts of Life reunions in the past, and sometimes another cast member wasn't available. But they did all reunite for the TV Land Awards a few years back.
Can't fault McKeon for not going. Getting a flight and a hotel and all that for a 30 second appearance isn't as appealing as you make it sound. The money probably wasn't that good either. It's just late night TV. Not everyone wants to use up a day or two for something like this.
Just remember the good old days and..move forward. It doesn't matter about Now... it's the comforting memories of the good years.🌟💖
Wow you’re kinda creepy. Tin hat might be crooked there buddy. Nancy just showed up with them for Drew’s birthday. Nice try making a production of something that isn’t
She lives here in Texas on a Ranch just out side of the Texas Hill Country Area not far from Houston TX and for the Record She has been at those little Reunions over the Years and her 3 Children are from High School age to Elementary School Age so Yes I Believe She may have had Other Commitments and she still Works not always in front of the Camera but behind it as well.
She has moved in the last couple of years to Pennsylvania
What the hell do you know about it? If her family had just moved, then it is certainly likely her kids just got enrolled in their NEW school. They would not have enrolled in September if they had just moved there. The only thing more pathetic that your comments and attitude is me responding..😵💫
You’re right. If Nancy was willing to turn down a 5-figure paycheque for one night away from her kids because they had been so traumatized by their recent move and they were going to a new school so Nancy was sitting in the classroom with them the next morning and there’s no way they could go without their mother for a handful of hours, then she is a mother that the world has rarely seen. Bravo to her.
You sound angry about this. Are you annoyed you have to report on it? I watched the show as a kid and was happy to see these women again.
I don't know why you don't understand about the part where she says "Nancy just moved and her kids just got into school" It's December, and you say they should have gotten into school in September. What part of "just moved" don't you understand? I dunno, maybe there ARE other reasons, but I certainly see no evidence to base it on here.
I watched facts of life back in the day enjoyed it very much as to why Nancy McKeon wasn't there there could be many reasons for it but the bottom line is Nancy chose not to do it so why don't you just leave it alone
Nancy was on set for the Facts of Life from day 1 of season 2 - Series Finale and that’s all she owes. We are gracious that Lisa, Kim and Mindy still occasionally reunite. Whether money or whatever. Maybe her kids we’re having personal issues with schooling. Just because it’s December we don’t know what’s going on and maybe Lisa was covering but I’m sure if Nancy had the time or the studio was a block away she might ha f been more than happy. We don’t know, but we all know Nancy looks amazing today and doing well so whether she was there or not. Not like they did much anyway. Except Lisa who sang the theme song and was done.
Lisa looks great. Great performance.
Yea don't bad mouth people,unless you know their situation,shame on you!
Nancy’s brother Philip recently passed away
Good point
Nancy's brother passed away two years ago. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
I love her that plays Blair Warner I think she's really cute even though she's 58 years old I'm the same age my name is John Madden from Pawtucket Rhode Island and I grew up watching her I was hoping I would marry her someday but but I always admired her it's amazing that she can fit in the same outfit Private Girls School big fan love you a lot John Madden
I clicked on this thinking this was going to be uplifting and happy about the show's nostalgia. All I get is a bitter, negative crap-fest. Won't be clicking on this channel ever again.
Although the music number introduction segment is easily cringeworthy- the show, dialogue lines and light comedy holds up.
Nancy is a voice actress and in demand, what are you talking Abute? and whats wrong with getting paid?
She decided not to participate, her decision. It's not that serious, relax.
So Nancy chose to put her kids first! Shame on you for judging her!
Nancy McKeon hasn't acted since THE DIVISION went off the air in the early 2000s. She currently lives in Dripping Springs, TX and has pretty much kept a low profile for the past decade. The death of both her father and brother have also been contributing factors to her choosing to live a life out of the public eye.
OMG!! The guidelines say be respectful, but you were anything but. Nancy has said (repeatedly in the past) that she wouldn’t do any reunions. When the show was ending they ALL said they wouldn’t do reunions, but Nancy has been the only one who stuck to it. They’ve all, including Nancy, always said they were still friends. That’s from memory, but a Google search could do you some good. This is literally the first video I nearly gave a thumbs down. Wow dude!
Have you done a TH-cam search lately? Just finding this video I saw at least 2 other videos where she is sitting there doing a reunion special with the other cast members.
One of the funniest scenes on FOL is when Blair explains steak tar tar to Jo in a way she can understand. Anyone else remember it? Evey time I see steak tar tar on a menu I think of it!
Her mic had messed up
This guy just seems so COVERTLY HOSTILE its kind of sad & CRINGEWORTHY. Maybe he's just jealous of how GOOD the girls still look?
Why weren’t Molly Ringwald and George Clooney there? They both were on the show for a season each.
Nancy’s reason is Nancy’s. No need to stir the pot.
Maybe, just maybe, Lisa was telling the truth, and you, Mr. Host/narrator guy, you want to stir some crap up?