A Very Special Post (About Very Special Episodes)

This Wikipedia entry on "Very Special Episodes" has some true classics.

Diff'rent Strokes - When Arnold is offered drugs on the playground, Nancy Reagan comes and speaks to his class about drugs and pushes her "Just Say No" campaign. Facts of Life - A pimp almost strong-arms Tootie into prostitution. Punky Brewster - Cherie's artist cousin cannot read; and it results in disaster when her little brother is poisoned and she can't read the warning label.