Orson Bean
Orson Bean had a brief three-episode stint on Facts as Oliver Thompson. After leaving the show he would find his next hit work on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman where he would star as Loren Bray over a 146 episode period. Bean would star in several other TV series en route to a prolific resume.
Orson Bean
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Molly Ringwald
One of our favorite ’80 stars got her start on Diff’rent Strokes and Facts of Life before going on to completely dominate the era. After her TV stint as Molly Parker, Ringwald would land starring roles in some truly pivotal movies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink. She’s still kicking Hollywood’s butt today with a recent starring role in Riverdale.
Molly Ringwald
