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  • @carmensandiego3691
    @carmensandiego3691 2 місяці тому +79

    It would be super cool if Natalie, Tooty, Blair and Jo reboot the facts of life but in the style of the golden girls where they end up living together again.

    • @butterfliesandfate
      @butterfliesandfate 2 місяці тому +10

      THAT, is a great idea!!!!!!!

    • @mycinnamongirl
      @mycinnamongirl 2 місяці тому +13

      We totally need this today! There’s so much trash on TV now.

    • @JGJGAGSG
      @JGJGAGSG 2 місяці тому

      Damn. She looks a poorly drawn cartoon character

    • @juliekmunden
      @juliekmunden 2 місяці тому +4

      Yes!

    • @brianpaine1749
      @brianpaine1749 2 місяці тому +3

      Even if it were a mini-series. And then see how it goes!

  • @kenlompart9905
    @kenlompart9905 2 місяці тому +89

    She's so much like her character, she's bubbly and friendly and likes to talk.

  • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
    @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 2 місяці тому +79

    Mindy Cohn is an icon! Her voice alone is an icon!

    • @lemurianchick
      @lemurianchick 2 місяці тому +4

      Her voice would be **iconic*** and you could hear a thousand older Jewish women in Noo Yawk (probably specifically Brooklyn) with the same accent. But it's charming nonetheless, as is her personality.

  • @lisagerman2111
    @lisagerman2111 2 місяці тому +32

    Mindy appears to be a genuinely happy & positive person - attributes that not many child actors come away with. Kudos, for her maturity & priorities at such a young age.

  • @asexton7166
    @asexton7166 2 місяці тому +22

    Natalie was my favorite character on the show! My favorite line was "I don't want to be pencil thin- I'd rather be a happy magic marker"

    • @aliyamoon80
      @aliyamoon80 2 місяці тому

      I had forgotten that line! Thank you for that memory!

  • @JCNDCIII
    @JCNDCIII 3 місяці тому +79

    So happy for her! Love to hear they all had a genuine friendship. And each actress turned out well. So many child stars do not.

    • @user-so9qk1nf4t
      @user-so9qk1nf4t 2 місяці тому

      And I suppose non- stars always "turn out well?'
      What is your notion of "well"?
      You like their husband?
      You like their hair?
      Do you have anything intelligent to write , or just running your mouth in judgment?
      The fact is: these actors keep their private problems , private. They respect each others confidentiality. This is something they do really well .

    • @JCNDCIII
      @JCNDCIII 2 місяці тому

      @@user-so9qk1nf4t Wow. Someone has issues. What a strange reaction. Seek help from a professional. A lot of child stars end up drugged out and dead. There are countless sad stories of what Hollywood can do to young people. Google the story of the Different Strokes stars.

    • @JCNDCIII
      @JCNDCIII 2 місяці тому

      wow. @@user-so9qk1nf4t someone has issues. Seek professional help. A lot of child stars have had tragic lives post-stardom. Lots of stories out there how Hollywood will chew them up and spit them out. Start with the cast of Different Strokes.

    • @JCNDCIII
      @JCNDCIII 2 місяці тому

      @@user-so9qk1nf4t wow. @user-so9qk1nf4t someone has issues. Seek professional help. A lot of child stars have had tragic lives post-stardom. Lots of stories out there how Hollywood will chew them up and spit them out. Start with the cast of Different Strokes.

    • @JCNDCIII
      @JCNDCIII 2 місяці тому

      @@user-so9qk1nf4t wow. someone has issues. Seek professional help. A lot of child stars have had tragic lives post-stardom. Lots of stories out there how Hollywood will chew them up and spit them out. Start with the cast of Different Strokes.

  • @khursheedrind3232
    @khursheedrind3232 3 місяці тому +48

    This is definently a throwback we’ve all waited for ❤

  • @JohnStarr
    @JohnStarr 2 місяці тому +7

    My TV Writer/Producer Dad Ben Starr was Co-Creator of FACTS OF LIFE & SILVER SPOONS & he wrote the two famous BRADY BUNCH episodes featuring “Porkchops & Applesauce” and “Time To Change It’s Time To Rearrange”. Dad had an amazing 70 year career and worked on many hit shows & films including OUR MAN FLINT, MISTER ED, MY FAVORITE MARTIAN, ALL IN THE FAMILY, CHICO & THE MAN, MORK & MINDY, DIFF’RENT STROKES (Dad also wrote “What you talkin’ ‘bout Willis?”).

  • @pinkzebra74
    @pinkzebra74 2 місяці тому +13

    My favorite show of all time. Charlotte was so warm, funny and loving as Mrs Garrett. Facts of life made me want to go to a boarding school lol.

  • @pamwatterson3845
    @pamwatterson3845 2 місяці тому +18

    I’m 2 years younger than Mindy. I wore my hair just like her. I was also a plump girl. I just love her to bits

    • @alaricabercrombie2692
      @alaricabercrombie2692 2 місяці тому

      In my opinion, Mindy's best hairstyle was during the first half of The Facts of Life's 8th season (1986-87), after Charlotte Rae resigned from the show. Mindy's hair was mid-length, parted on the side, falling on her front, right side of her face (giving that peekaboo effect/or look), straight, with lots of volume, and slightly flipped at the bottoms. She looked absolutely gorgeous, & chic. That was my favorite Mindy's hairstyle during the entire run of the series. 😊👏👏👏

  • @tnate6004
    @tnate6004 2 місяці тому +26

    The characters were all archtypes but the actresses animated them beyond that. Good to hear Mindy had a good experience - have always liked her, Kim and Nancy.

  • @juliasugarbaker9032
    @juliasugarbaker9032 2 місяці тому +15

    It makes me so happy to hear that Jo and Natalie are still best friends. They don’t make TV like this anymore. The show was charming and funny and dealt with real issues in a way that made them palatable while teaching high morals and values. I recently re-watched all 9 seasons as an adult and I highly recommend it, I enjoyed it in a whole different way. They covered important and controversial topics that no one would touch with a 10 foot pole these days but in reality we all need to be talking about. Great interview! Thanks to Mindy not only for entertaining us all those years, but also for teaching us valuable life lessons, the facts of life for lack of a better term

    • @esterdrass4964
      @esterdrass4964 2 місяці тому +1

      I would love to rewatch all the seasons. Tho, I wasn't into the later seasons with George Clooney...as odd as that may seem. Each actress brought something to the table and could hold their own.

  • @auntvesuvi3872
    @auntvesuvi3872 2 місяці тому +23

    I so love Ms. Cohn... and I've been thoroughly enjoying her in PALM ROYALE (2024). 🌴

  • @mc05266
    @mc05266 2 місяці тому +10

    Natalie was myfavorite character on Facts of Life; Always hilarious! So nice to see this interview with Mindy Cohn. So genuine. So refreshing to hear a real perspective about hollywood life. A huge fan!

  • @GunV-qu2nm
    @GunV-qu2nm 2 місяці тому +10

    She waa always my favorite girl in the cast. I know Mindy might not have been the traditional beauty on the show but she was the heart of the show and amazing

    • @briansmith48
      @briansmith48 2 місяці тому

      I don't know about not being a traditional beauty.
      I had a kid crush on her for quite a while. 😁🥰

  • @MelissaThompson432
    @MelissaThompson432 2 місяці тому +18

    I think Natalie was a lot of people's favorite. She was definitely the favorite in our house growing up.

    • @user-so9qk1nf4t
      @user-so9qk1nf4t 2 місяці тому

      Why are Americans always choosing favorites? Why don't you enjoy the input of each actor? I had no favorite. It is an ensemble. Each one brings something important. A good director never plays favorites --or if they have one, they keep it quiet

    • @MelissaThompson432
      @MelissaThompson432 2 місяці тому +3

      @@user-so9qk1nf4t what's it to you? Does it affect the quality of your life to think that I prefer one fictional character over another? It seems like a weird thing to take issue with.

    • @njplr
      @njplr 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@user-so9qk1nf4tI sincerely doubt that choosing a favorite is a uniquely American thing. And my God, we're talking FICTIONAL characters here; no it's not as if anyone is favoring one of their own children over another. Chill out.

  • @doctorberkowitz
    @doctorberkowitz 2 місяці тому +14

    OH I love you so, Mindy Cohn!!!! You are the absolute best, then and now.

  • @ds99
    @ds99 2 місяці тому +11

    What a great interview. She’s very well spoken. Very positive. I like her and glad her life has been wonderful.

  • @BradyQuartermaine
    @BradyQuartermaine 2 місяці тому +17

    Love seeing Mindy all over now because of Palm Royale. ❤️

  • @ChrisEastwoodComedy
    @ChrisEastwoodComedy 2 місяці тому +6

    What a fun interview, and what interesting stories she had to tell about what the whole experience was like.

  • @oldschoolel
    @oldschoolel 2 місяці тому +10

    I want more Mindy! Not just for Palm Royale & voice work! She is a treasure.

  • @kengeorgejones6855
    @kengeorgejones6855 2 місяці тому +5

    Thanks. Natalie was one of my favorite characters on the show and that was due to Mindy's heartfelt performance. I appreciate how she points out how much has changed in the world since the show without putting the show down or trying to turn it into some form of self-pity about how times have changed.

    • @JB-js4xi
      @JB-js4xi 2 місяці тому +1

      I thought that too! She was my mom's favorite character because she identified with her. I liked her a lot but but Jo was my favorite because I identified with her. I think that was part of the shows magic...like The Beatles....a character for everyone to identify with.

  • @Ligerpaws
    @Ligerpaws 2 місяці тому +4

    She's so fantastic, she feels like an old friend. We need more of her, give her a new show!!!

  • @jerrymoreno1714
    @jerrymoreno1714 2 місяці тому +16

    I was SO happy to see Mindy Cohn on Palm Royale! Such an amazing show and incredible ensemble.

    • @JRZTXN
      @JRZTXN 2 місяці тому

      I recently cancelled my subscription bc I’m not working at the moment. And then this show popped up and NOW you’re telling me Natalie is on the show! Man I hate Texas. 😉

  • @Ronnie-ji5dt
    @Ronnie-ji5dt 2 місяці тому +5

    Love her . She always seemed so real and normal ❤

  • @Torrey33327
    @Torrey33327 2 місяці тому +3

    ❤ Mindy! Still have the autographed pic she sent me in the 80's!💖

  • @JB-js4xi
    @JB-js4xi 2 місяці тому +4

    Natalie! I remember the debut of The Facts of Life. Loved it so much as a kid. In the early 90s my friends and I watched a weekend marathon and it was so much fun.
    I honestly love her as Velma. I wish she was STILL the voice because she was absolutely my favorite Velma Dinkley. Much love 💕
    Sometimes when a friend is having a tough time I just break loose singing the whole Facts of Life theme song all the way through! Of course they feel much better after that! Really!

  • @kathleencollier5277
    @kathleencollier5277 2 місяці тому +8

    When the moon is full my sister always says, ‘ohhhhh, I wish I had a boyfriend.’ She’s 73 and happily married for 52 yrs, but I think we always remember that desire, dream, of a young romantic love with the perfect boy! Yeah, I’d really love to have a boyfriend. Memories of a Young sweet ‘crush’ are very real and ever lovely 🥰

  • @plp666
    @plp666 2 місяці тому +4

    Aww! Natalie was my favorite character and Mindy is wonderful. ❤️❤️

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman4577 2 місяці тому +5

    Love her being down to earth still.

  • @sakinahdavis5840
    @sakinahdavis5840 3 місяці тому +12

    Love her, ICONIC❤❤❤❤

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 2 місяці тому +1

    She looks exactly the same as when she was on the show. She’s immortal! Her face just makes you smile. I’m glad she’s doing well.

  • @paulvalentine1483
    @paulvalentine1483 2 місяці тому +5

    Still beautiful, Mindy! Love the hair.

  • @johnr.7906
    @johnr.7906 2 місяці тому +3

    She is awesome: Facts of Life, Scooby Doo and so many more. All staples of my childhood!

  • @SMtWalkerS
    @SMtWalkerS 2 місяці тому +2

    Mindy is so cool, together, and well adjusted! So happy things turned out well for her!

  • @StuckInProgrammers
    @StuckInProgrammers 2 місяці тому +2

    Mindy Cohn is so cool! I was a little girl in the 80s, and The Facts of Life was my faaavorite show! I remember taping episodes on VHS and watching them over and over. I loved that Natalie wanted to be a writer, because that's what I wanted to be too.

  • @mattmc5069
    @mattmc5069 2 місяці тому +5

    Mindy has said in two separate interviews it ended in 1989. The truth is NBC wanted a 1988-1989 season but it was decided as a group to not go on. This is why I think Mindy often states it ended in 1989 instead. The finalie gets slack but i feel NBC had big plans to advertise season 10 as the finalie all season. They would have had plenty of time to end it. In fact in season 9 they began the process: that year for the first time the girls where going in separate directions: Jo at the shelter, Blair in law school, Tootie engaged and Nat being a free spirit and doing whatever. They had plans but i think the casts reaction surprised them so thay had to scramble to end it and put attention on the attempted spin offs. They did wrap things up just much faster then anticipated. The finalie was on May 7 1988 and it remained on the Saturday night schedule until Sept 10 1988.

  • @bvoyllc
    @bvoyllc 3 місяці тому +8

    Wonderful talent, beautiful soul!

  • @brockbaby
    @brockbaby 2 місяці тому +4

    They choose you because you are the average everyday us! Such a powerful and rare thing on TV

  • @jakebluethunder
    @jakebluethunder 2 місяці тому +1

    Such a wonderful lady. ♥So nice to hear her talk and in a way reminisce with her. Facts of Life was one of my favorite shows when I was younger and I'm so glad to have been a young person in those days!

  • @misskittylitteratx5339
    @misskittylitteratx5339 2 місяці тому +1

    I adore Minday and she is so much fun to watch on Palm Royale. Such a warm spirit. Glad she is still being amazing.

  • @erichill612
    @erichill612 2 місяці тому +6

    I have always liked her. She's a sweetheart.

  • @jamescarp
    @jamescarp 2 місяці тому +3

    I always enjoyed the Natalie character! it could never be redone by anyone except Mindy Cohn!! and she is still the same today as she was back in the 80's!

  • @csrothlisberger852
    @csrothlisberger852 2 місяці тому +4

    I love learning too & am constantly picking up new information about eclectic subjects. Thought I was the only one. Wonderful interview. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Plymouthmusicschool
    @Plymouthmusicschool 2 місяці тому +1

    Her personality is absolute gold.

  • @ckrtom2
    @ckrtom2 2 місяці тому +3

    Loved this. She is so sweet, so perceptive. She still has the excitement and vitality of a teenager!

  • @shepherdboy9692
    @shepherdboy9692 2 місяці тому +3

    It's about TIME Mindy is in something so mainstream again!!!

  • @mysticwolf75
    @mysticwolf75 2 місяці тому +1

    I love that she mentioned listening to A Flock of Seagulls and David Bowie! 🙂 God I miss the '80s.

  • @EastSide-qc5oy
    @EastSide-qc5oy 2 місяці тому +7

    I want Mindy to have a major career resurgence. I know she’s been active and busy, and I’m happy she is featured in the new Kristen Wigg series, but I want to see even more for her. Time has done the opposite of dull her talent and charisma.

  • @DavidSmith-fv1jf
    @DavidSmith-fv1jf 2 місяці тому +5

    she's always wonderful!

  • @lizgray453
    @lizgray453 Місяць тому

    i love her energy, she's so genuine and down to earth!! such a beautiful person

  • @The2ManFreakshow
    @The2ManFreakshow 2 місяці тому

    I love her in anything. She adds so much flavor to every role. Please put her in more movies and tv!!!!

  • @djbryanladd
    @djbryanladd 2 місяці тому +4

    Great to hear from her

  • @Missteree87
    @Missteree87 2 місяці тому +3

    She's was my favorite ❤

  • @insocal6713
    @insocal6713 2 місяці тому +2

    Yay Mindy!!!! Love her ❤️❤️❤️

  • @SuperflySister
    @SuperflySister 2 місяці тому +2

    Damn I feel soooooo old! I was like 4 years old when I saw her play a teenager on the facts of life, but now she looks like my elderly ex-mother in Law! What happened? Did THAT much time go by? This is really blowing my mind!

  • @raeraebadfingers
    @raeraebadfingers 2 місяці тому +2

    Omg she looks fantastic!

  • @SusanSez1
    @SusanSez1 2 місяці тому +4

    Mindy, you're a doll!!

  • @penelopepitstop762
    @penelopepitstop762 2 місяці тому

    Wow, as someone who grew up watching the facts of life, I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks, Mindy aka Natalie! 😊

  • @angsh1910
    @angsh1910 2 місяці тому +2

    She looks great.

  • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
    @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 2 місяці тому +5

    I loved her so much as Natalie, but even more so as Velma on Scooby Doo, Mystery Incorporated!

    • @Superlad9494
      @Superlad9494 Місяць тому +1

      She also did WNSD...and is the definitive Velma....she did it the longest without being recast...almost 13 years...chasing fake ghosts.

  • @james-br5tv
    @james-br5tv 2 місяці тому +10

    Natalie the funniest character on fol. And the first to get the snake.

    • @MartinSmith156
      @MartinSmith156 2 місяці тому

      It was her idea, she BEGGED the producers to have her be the first to loose her virginity

  • @elizabethpalumbo6516
    @elizabethpalumbo6516 2 місяці тому

    Love Mindy! One of my favorites on the show. Thank you for the walk down, Memory Lane and although the show is not in line with the times, for nostalgia I will need to rewatch.

  • @aliyamoon80
    @aliyamoon80 2 місяці тому

    I always loved her character. She was always so comfortable in her skin, and just so loveable! I never realized how close in age we are (birthdays days apart), and I love it that she's an ally. Girl! Me too!

  • @tribecca626
    @tribecca626 2 місяці тому +1

    Love her .. her personality is so adorable !

  • @platinumblondearchive2695
    @platinumblondearchive2695 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thank you

  • @coloradocrone
    @coloradocrone 2 місяці тому

    thank you!

  • @BrandyBaker-gj7vo
    @BrandyBaker-gj7vo 2 місяці тому +3

    She looks young!

  • @Sandi-ke9mi
    @Sandi-ke9mi 2 місяці тому +3

    Love Mindy❣️

  • @peggycreech7064
    @peggycreech7064 2 місяці тому +1

    Loved the show and all the characters

  • @joec1774
    @joec1774 2 місяці тому

    What an absolutely genuine and lovely human! And she's absolutely KILLING it on Palm Royale.

  • @tanyanike
    @tanyanike 2 місяці тому

    My favorite show growing up in the 80s!❤

  • @philoween_trends
    @philoween_trends 3 місяці тому +6

    Hooray! Love her as Natalie.

  • @suzyparker8303
    @suzyparker8303 2 місяці тому +3

    Palm Royale is so so good!

  • @nathanielwilson3369
    @nathanielwilson3369 2 місяці тому +7

    She's giving me Anna Wintour vibes with bob hair and sunglasses.

    • @saxismyax
      @saxismyax 2 місяці тому

      I was thinking more along the lines of Velma. 😁

  • @princessjen99
    @princessjen99 2 місяці тому

    It’s so cool to hear that Mindy and Nancy are super close. They were my two favorites growing up. I saw me as Jo and my sis as Natalie. Awesome memories of a better time

  • @linapagliari8003
    @linapagliari8003 2 місяці тому +2

    Love Mindi she’s awesome on palm royale👏😁🇨🇦

  • @kdbee6086
    @kdbee6086 2 місяці тому +1

    She is so adorable

  • @claytonbouldin9381
    @claytonbouldin9381 2 місяці тому

    Her voice still sounds the same! One of my favorite shows growing up. Glad to see she is still working and living her best life.

  • @mayyourdaybemerryandbright
    @mayyourdaybemerryandbright 2 місяці тому

    Loved her then and really enjoying her vibe now! Wish I had apple+ to watch her new show.

  • @timuhler8121
    @timuhler8121 2 місяці тому

    What a great person. Nice to see her again😊

  • @AKayt-nm2yc
    @AKayt-nm2yc 2 місяці тому

    How great to see you, Mindy!

  • @laceyunderall22
    @laceyunderall22 2 місяці тому

    What a joyful human being! ❤❤❤

  • @supme7558
    @supme7558 2 місяці тому +2

    She is a queen ❤️ you

  • @vickileonard72
    @vickileonard72 2 місяці тому

    Mindy you look marvelous! Thanks for all the great work. your shiw was fun to watch👍😁

  • @sarahsheinin9729
    @sarahsheinin9729 2 місяці тому

    I think it would be a privilege to know her in person.

  • @sle2470
    @sle2470 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow! She looks great!

  • @jako3214
    @jako3214 2 місяці тому +1

    To this day NO idea why /how she didn't end up a bigger star and all over major A list shows and movies as a best friend, character actress etc...over the years. Woman could ACT both comedy and drama. Super charismatic & likable, smart, non 'threatening' & seemed quite dialed in w/ maany major stars. Checks every box of who/what producers and writers would love to cast!

  • @PamperedPetz
    @PamperedPetz 2 місяці тому +1

    FABULOUS ❣️

  • @njplr
    @njplr 2 місяці тому

    Natalie was head and shoulders my favorite one. I always felt somehow that the character WAS Mindy, that she was as friendly and bubbly and relatable as was the part she played. Great interview, I am all smiles right now.

  • @vap57
    @vap57 2 місяці тому

    I just love her! She seems so natural and real. Natalie was my favourite character on FOL (Jo was a close second!)

  • @H.so.
    @H.so. 2 місяці тому

    Omg I didn’t realize it was the same person from Palm Royale. I love her on the show!

  • @taragatorade
    @taragatorade 2 місяці тому

    watching the show when I was very little with my mom, she always said Natalie was her favorite. I liked Joe but I get it now that I"m definitely an adult and rewatched a lot of the episodes. Mindy seems so much like the character.

  • @Messaiiina
    @Messaiiina 2 місяці тому

    I love her character and just the whole show "Palm Royal". Mindy is so good in it and so are the other actors.

  • @tonymata8070
    @tonymata8070 2 місяці тому

    So that’s how Mindy Cohn looks like, for years I wanted to know because I always loved her voice acting role of Velma in the countless Scooby-Doo! projects.
    I do love the current voice actress, but her (Mindy Cohn) and B.J. Ward will always be my favorites. 🥰

  • @bernardrubin5816
    @bernardrubin5816 2 місяці тому +1

    Love her.

  • @malinagonnella5025
    @malinagonnella5025 2 місяці тому

    My favorite.

  • @nancyedwards1920
    @nancyedwards1920 2 місяці тому

    She seems very jolly and grounded. thats nice it was a pleasant experience her and not one of the tales you usually hear.

  • @LarryLeeMoniz
    @LarryLeeMoniz 2 місяці тому

    Mindy is made of pure awesome! She is smart, funny and very engaging. Pretty fantastic!

  • @mina_loi
    @mina_loi 2 місяці тому

    omg she looks so good!