Geri Jewell (The Facts of Life, Deadwood)

Noel catches up with Geri Jewell. The author, actor and comedian is out with her new book, Geri's Jewels & Gems, it is a collection of the columns she wrote for Ability Magazine over six years, as well as fun photos from Geri's life that she chose herself. Geri is best known for portraying Cousin Geri on The Facts of LIfe. She was the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime time series. She began her career doing stand up comedy at the Comedy Store in 1978. Geri played Jewel, on HBO's Deadwood. Geri discusses the unusual place she was offered the role by creator David Milch.