Mindy Cohn's Accidental Casting: How a School Tour Landed Her a Lead Role on "The Facts of Life"

Summary

The article tells the story of how Mindy Cohn, who had no prior acting experience, was cast as Natalie Green in the hit TV show "The Facts of Life" (1979-1988). While giving a guided tour of her school (Westlake School for Girls) to the show's producers who were scouting locations, Cohn's natural charm and personality impressed them so much that they offered her the role on the spot. The piece explores how this serendipitous casting led to an 11-year acting career and made Cohn one of television's most beloved characters.

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TVLineMindy Cohn's Accidental Casting: How a School Tour Landed Her a Lead Role on "The Facts of Life"tvline.com