She didn&#x27;t show up until the second season, but Joanna &quot;Jo&quot; Bonner from The Facts of Life was immediately an audience favorite. With her motorcycle and bad girl antics, she brought drama (and excitement) to the group. McKeon&#x27;s role as Jo got her some serious attention — while the show was airing, she and her devout Catholic family were granted a visit with Pope John Paul II.  - WomansDay.com