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On acting in high school and her time in college; on her first time doing stand-up comedy; on her stand-up routine 14:42

Interview: Geri Jewell


On her relationship with Norman Lear and Ed Simmons; on being cast on The Facts of Life 11:24

Interview: Geri Jewell


On her contribution to her character on The Facts of Life and becoming a recurring character on the show; on challenges she faced navigating the entertainment industry and her own sexuality and identity 17:41

Interview: Geri Jewell


Geri Jewell on being the first visible character with a disability on a television series on The Facts of Life 02:36

Interview: Geri Jewell | Genre: Comedy Series


Geri Jewell on being cast on The Facts of Life and having to dance on the episode "Cousin Geri" (the first episode on which she appeared) 04:30

Interview: Geri Jewell | Genre: Comedy Series


Geri Jewell on navigating her way personally and professionally while appearing on The Facts of Life 14:53

Interview: Geri Jewell | Genre: Comedy Series


Geri Jewell on attending a taping of The Carol Burnett Show when she was a kid and why Carol Burnett meant so much to her 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell | Person: Carol Burnett


Geri Jewell on her relationship with Norman Lear and Ed Simmons and a show she and Simmons tried to sell starring Jewell and Sid Caesar 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell | Person: Norman Lear


Geri Jewell on her relationship with Norman Lear and Ed Simmons and a show she and Simmons tried to sell starring Jewell and Sid Caesar 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell | Person: Ed Simmons


Geri Jewell on her relationship with Norman Lear and Ed Simmons and a show she and Simmons tried to sell starring Jewell and Sid Caesar 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell | Person: Sid Caesar


Geri Jewell on the first time she did stand-up comedy, and how she talked about cerebral palsy in her routine 05:57

Interview: Geri Jewell | Profession: Comedian


Geri Jewell on the first time she did stand-up comedy, and how she talked about cerebral palsy in her routine 05:57

Interview: Geri Jewell | Profession: Performers


Geri Jewell on being cast on The Facts of Life and having to dance on the first episode on which she appeared ("Cousin Geri") 04:30

Interview: Geri Jewell


Geri Jewell on how she does not see herself as being "courageous" for doing stand-up comedy, but instead attributes it to "the theory of the bumblebee" 01:49

Interview: Geri Jewell


Geri Jewell on being the first visible character with a disability on a television series on The Facts of Life 02:36

Interview: Geri Jewell


Geri Jewell on attending a taping of The Carol Burnett Show when she was a kid and why Carol Burnett meant so much to her 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell


Geri Jewell on dreaming of being a television actress when she was young, and how this dream related to her cerebral palsy 01:36

Interview: Geri Jewell


Geri Jewell on attending a taping of The Carol Burnett Show when she was a kid and why Carol Burnett meant so much to her 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Carol Burnett Show, The (1967-78)


Geri Jewell on attending a taping of The Carol Burnett Show when she was a kid and why Carol Burnett meant so much to her 04:16

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Carol Burnett Show, The (1967-78): "Went with the Wind!" Sketch


Geri Jewell on being the first visible character with a disability on a television series on The Facts of Life 02:36

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Facts of Life, The


Geri Jewell on being cast on The Facts of Life and having to dance on the first episode on which she appeared ("Cousin Geri") 04:30

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Facts of Life, The


Geri Jewell on her contribution to her character on The Facts of Life 00:57

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Facts of Life, The


Geri Jewell on her experiences on The Facts of Life and her challenges navigating the entertainment industry 10:39

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Facts of Life, The


Geri Jewell on The Facts of Life producer Al Burton advising her when her manager stole her money 04:13

Interview: Geri Jewell | Show: Facts of Life, The


Geri Jewell on dreaming of being a television actress when she was young, and how this dream related to her cerebral palsy 01:36

Interview: Geri Jewell | Topic: People with Disabilities


Geri Jewell on dreaming of being a television actress when she was young, and how this dream related to her cerebral palsy 01:36

Interview: Geri Jewell | Topic: Representation on Television


Geri Jewell on how a college friend inspired her to try stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store, which led to her breaking into television 05:15

Interview: Geri Jewell | Topic: Pivotal Career Moments


Geri Jewell on how a college friend inspired her to try stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store, which led to her breaking into television 05:15

Interview: Geri Jewell | Topic: First Big Break


Geri Jewell on the first time she did stand-up comedy, and how she talked about cerebral palsy in her routine 05:57

Interview: Geri Jewell | Topic: People with Disabilities


Geri Jewell on the first time she did stand-up comedy, and how she talked about cerebral palsy in her routine 05:57

Interview: Geri Jewell | Topic: Pivotal Career Moments