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Sep 11, 2020 · Blaire's cousin/professional comedienne Geri Tyler (Geri Jewell) does a set about her cerebral palsy.#RetroTV #FactsofLife #Standup
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As Cousin Geri on The Facts of Life, Geri Jewell broke ground on American television: she became the first person with a visible disability to have a recurring role on an American primetime TV series. The character was tailored to Geri, a real-life stand-up comic, and at times incorporated jokes from her own comedy routines.
Jun 19, 2017 · Born with cerebral palsy, Geri Jewell inspired a generation of young people when she became the first person with a disability to appear in a recurring role on prime-time television, with her groundbreaking character, Cousin Geri, on the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life.
Cousin Geri Returns: Directed by Asaad Kelada. With Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn. Mr. Palmer, the French teacher, asks Geri out on a date. She seems to be having a good time, but Blair believes the man has an ulterior motive for taking her cousin out.
Geri started her acting career as the personal choice of famed producer Norman Lear for her role as Cousin Geri on the ground-breaking NBC sitcom, The Facts of Life. With this role she became the first person with a visible disability to become a regular performer on a national, prime-time television show.
Apr 9, 1990 · ‘Cousin Geri’ Returns--as a TV Cop : Profile: Geri Jewell was the first disabled person in a semi-regular series role. But she hasn’t landed a part since--until tonight’s ’21 Jump Street.’
Dec 3, 2023 · Resided in: Commack, NY. Light a Candle. Add a Memory to the Timeline. Sign the Guestbook. Send Flowers. Memorial Tree Plantings. On behalf of the Stahl Family, they would like to extend an invitation for lunch immediately following the funeral mass to Nicole Stahl-Moldowsky Residence at: 69 Thadford Street, East Northport, NY 11731.
