The Facts Of Life: What Happened During The Show And Years Later

Jenny O’Hara played the part of Miss Emily Mahoney, appearing in four episodes of the first season. Miss Emily Mahoney was a comedic sidekick for Mrs. Garrett and just as funny as any other character on the show.

O’Hara’s acting career started in the early 1960s, but her big break came when she took over for her sister Jill onstage in the musical Promises Promises in the early 1970s. This led to a long and successful career in Hollywood.