Jennifer Aniston, Gabrielle Union, Allison Tolman & Kathryn Hahn join Ann Dowd in ABC's 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "The Facts of Life" And "Diff'rent Strokes" '

Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear’s Emmy Award-winning special airs live Tuesday, Dec. 7

“Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘The Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ ” rounds out its star-studded cast ahead of the live special airing on ABC, Tuesday, Dec. 7 (8-9:30 p.m. EST). In this one-night-only event, an all-star lineup of talent will tackle the roles first portrayed in the iconic television sitcom “The Facts of Life,” including Jennifer Aniston playing the role of Blair, Gabrielle Union taking on the role of Tootie, Allison Tolman who will play Natalie, and Kathryn Hahn recreating the role of Jo.

Previously announced “Diff’rent Strokes” cast member Ann Dowd is also set to appear as Mrs. Garrett in this recreation of “The Facts of Life.” The Sony Pictures Television special can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.

“I cannot imagine a better group than Jennifer Aniston, Allison Tolman, Gabrielle Union, Kathryn Hahn and Ann Dowd, and I can’t wait to do their hair,” said executive producer Jimmy Kimmel.

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The live special event 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, 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 and Dowd, who will play Willis and Mrs. Garrett in “Diff’rent Strokes.”