The Facts of Life A Death in the Family (Season 5, Episode 17)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

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The Facts of Life

A Death in the Family (Season 5, Episode 17)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Natalie's father dies from a sudden heart attack.

Creators

Dick Clair (created by) | Jenna McMahon (created by) | Howard Leeds (developed by) | Ben Starr (developed by) | Jerry Mayer (developed by)

Director

Writers

Linda Marsh (written by) | Margie Peters (written by)

Cinematographer

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 1, 1984

Release date

Feb 1, 1984 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 15 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Charlotte Rae Edna Garrett Edna Garrett See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Lisa Whelchel Blair Warner Blair Warner See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Kim Fields Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Mindy Cohn Natalie Green Natalie Green See fewer	Palm Royale (2024)
Nancy McKeon Jo Polniaczek Jo Polniaczek See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Mitzi Hoag Evie Green Evie Green See fewer	My Three Sons (1960)
John Shearin Dr. Steven Perkins Dr. Steven Perkins See fewer	Hunter (I) (1984)
Edith Fields Mrs. Block Mrs. Block See fewer	No Way Out (1987)
Danna Hansen Mrs. Kravitz Mrs. Kravitz See fewer	Crank: High Voltage (2009)
Walter Mathews Golfer Golfer See fewer	Mission Kill (1985)
Patricia Wilson Woman Woman See fewer	A League of Their Own (1992)
Molly Picon Grandma Mona Grandma Mona See fewer	Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

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