| Beverly Ann Stickle | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | Out of Peekskill |
| Last appearance | The Beginning of the Beginning |
| Portrayed by | Cloris Leachman |
| Information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, homemaker |
| Spouse(s) | Frank Stickle (divorced) |
| Children | Andy Moffet (adoptive son) |
| Relatives | Edna Garrett-Gaines (sister) Dr. Bruce Gaines (brother-in-law; deceased) Alex Garrett (nephew) Raymond Garrett (nephew) 3 brothers (names unknown) |
| Nationality | American |
Beverly Ann Stickle was played by Cloris Leachman.
Beverly Ann was first seen in the fall of 1986, after Mrs. Garrett married and moved to Africa to serve in the Peace Corps. In reality, actress Charlotte Rae's contract had expired, and she did not want to continue with the series. At the time, The Facts of Life was still lucrative for NBC, and NBC president Brandon Tartikoff chose to renew — but only with a new mother figure at the helm.
Beverly Ann, Mrs. Garrett's divorced sister, moved in with the girls as Mrs. Garrett wanted someone to keep an eye on them as she had. She became the property owner for Mrs. Garrett's house and the malt shop, Over Our Heads. Beverly Ann's role expanded from confidante to mother when she decided to legally adopt Over Our Heads worker Andy (Mackenzie Astin), who was being shuffled from foster home to foster home.
She mentioned that she was named after her grandfather, Boris Ann.
Shortly after Beverly Ann's debut, the ratings for the series declined heavily. Although The Facts of Life was an aging series, some fans choose to place blame at Cloris Leachman for the show's demise.
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