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[12/02/21 - 01:25 PM]
Jon Stewart Joins ABC's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes'"
Stewart takes on a mystery role in "The Facts of Life."

[via press release from ABC]

Jon Stewart Joins ABC's 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes"

THE EMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING SPECIAL AIRS LIVE TUESDAY, DEC. 7

"Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes'" adds more star power to its cast ahead of the live show airing on ABC, TUESDAY, DEC. 7 (8:00-9:30 p.m. EST). Jon Stewart takes on a mystery role in "The Facts of Life."

The live special event produced by Sony Pictures Television will feature reenactments of the hit series "The Facts of Life," created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and "Diff'rent Strokes," created by Bernie Kukoff and Jeff Harris, and will reunite executive producers Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Kerry Washington, Will Ferrell, Justin Theroux and Jim Burrows. Previously announced cast members taking on the famed "Diff'rent Strokes" roles include John Lithgow, who will play Mr. Drummond; Kevin Hart, assuming the role of Arnold; and Damon Wayans, who will play Willis. "The Facts of Life" will feature Jennifer Aniston, playing the role of Blair; Gabrielle Union, taking on the role of Tootie; Allison Tolman, who will play Natalie; Kathryn Hahn, recreating the role of Jo; and Ann Dowd, who will tackle the role of Mrs. Garrett in both episodes.

"Live in Front of a Studio Audience" is produced by Kimmelot, ACT III Productions, Gary Sanchez Productions, D'Arconville, Simpson Street and Sony Pictures Television. Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Kerry Washington, Will Ferrell, Justin Theroux and Jim Burrows will executive produce. Jim Burrows and Andy Fisher are set to direct the live show. The Sony Pictures Television special can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.

The first two iterations of ABC's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" drew in a combined 22.1 million Total Viewers after 35 days of delayed viewing and reached 36 million Total Viewers across all linear and digital platforms.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in primetime television; riveting dramas "The Good Doctor," "A Million Little Things," "Station 19," "Big Sky" and new hip-hop series "Queens"; trailblazing comedy favorites "black-ish," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs," "Home Economics" and the new, reimagined "The Wonder Years"; the popular Summer Fun & Games programming block, including "Celebrity Family Feud," "Holey Moley," "Match Game," "Press Your Luck" and "To Tell the Truth"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; "The Bachelor" franchise; long- running hits "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as two critically acclaimed, Emmy(R) Award-winning "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" specials. The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards." ABC programming can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu.

About Sony Pictures Television

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.





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