Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rachel Crawford (born October 26, 1954) is a supporting character on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters. She was portrayed by Grammy Award winning singer actress Telma Hopkins (better known as one half of the music group, Tony Orlando and Dawn) from 1989 until 1993, with Hopkins guest starring as "Rachel" from 1994 until 1997. She was the baby sister of Harriette Winslow. In real-life, Hopkins (Rachel) is two years older than Payton (Harriette) (Hopkins was born in 1948, and Payton was born in 1950.