There Was a Lot of Bullying on the Set
“The Facts of Life” cast was bullied for their appearance. In one situation, the producers didn’t want actress Natalie Cohn to get fit because they felt it would ruin her character. On the other hand, they treated Lisa Whelchel differently. “They sent me to fat farms, exercise trainers, and health spas. They even brought the scale to the rehearsal hall and had me weigh in every morning, while everyone gathered around to see if I had gained or lost any weight,” Whelchel was once quoted saying. And this was something not even Rae or her character Edna could shield her girls from.