The Facts of Life (TV Series)

Green-Eyed Monster (1982)

Nancy McKeon: Jo Polniaczek

Quotes 

• Jo Polniaczek : Nice girls don't throw trees!

• Edna Garrett : Jo, why don't you audition for a part?

  Jo Polniaczek : No way, I'm not gonna get up there and make a fool out of myself.

  Blair Warner : But you do it so well!

• Edna Garrett : [re school play South Pacific]  Hey, Jo, why don't you try out for something this year?

  Jo Polniaczek : [shakes her head]  No way. I'm not gonna stand up here and make a fool of myself.

  Blair Warner : Why not? You do it so well.

• Edna Garrett : [re the painted backdrops]  Blair, how are you doing with the scenery?

  Blair Warner : I'm not sure.

  Jo Polniaczek : [surveys critically]  What is it?

  Blair Warner : It's a hibiscus bush. What did you think it was?

  Jo Polniaczek : A killer brussel sprout.

  Edna Garrett : Don't worry, Blair. Only God can make a tree.