A Death in the Family

Name: A Death in the Family
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: February 1, 1984
Cast: Pamela Adlon, Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn

The Facts of Life: Season 5: Episode 17

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NBC | Air Date: February 1, 1984

Starring: Pamela Adlon, Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon

Summary: The girls are excited about the upcoming Founders Day parade and they decide on constructing an Edna's Edibles float for the occassion. However, their excitment is dampered when Natalie gets a call with the news that her father has passed away. The girls are shaken by the sudden death of Natalie's father and wonder how to ease her pain.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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