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Life Goes On (1989–1993)A TV-series about the life of the Thachers, especially "Corky", that has Down syndrome but goes to ordinary school ("mainstreaming). We get into their problems and joys. Drew Thacher's ... See full summary » Creator:Michael Braverman |
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| Bill Smitrovich | ... |
Andrew 'Drew' Thacher
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| Patti LuPone | ... |
Elizabeth 'Libby' Thacher
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| Chris Burke | ... |
Charles 'Corky' Thacher
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| Kellie Martin | ... |
Rebecca 'Becca' Thacher
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Tracey Needham | ... |
Paige Thacher
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| Chad Lowe | ... |
Jesse McKenna
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A TV-series about the life of the Thachers, especially "Corky", that has Down syndrome but goes to ordinary school ("mainstreaming). We get into their problems and joys. Drew Thacher's dream comes true when he is able to open his own restaurant, but it's a hard business, and he often run into problems. Becca has a constant crush on Tyler, but he's not available. He and his girlfriend, Rona, break up and get together all the time. Libby Thacher hates her boss, and quits her job. After a while she finds out that she's pregnant, and that her boss is desperate to get her back. She starts working for him again, after getting better paid, among other things. Meanwhile, "Corky" has problems with keeping up at school and accepting who he is. He fights his battles, and wins. Written by Eva Kristin Berntzen <eva@himolde.no>
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down syndrome | brother sister relationship | family relationships | mental retardation | young love |Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
12 September 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Glenbrook See more »Filming Locations:
Blondie Street, Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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(opening theme)
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by Patti LuPone and cast
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One of the first shows to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its social implications. In its later seasons the show depicted a relationship between Kellie Martin's character Becca Thacher and Chad Lowe's character Jesse McKenna. Becca and Jesse dated, and were often shown kissing. Jesse had HIV/AIDS and Becca, of course, did not. The show used this relationship, and the character of Jesse to address issues of bigotry and unwarranted hysteria regarding the disease. Moreover, the show helped to inform it's audience as to what the facts and myths were about HIV/AIDS (for example: the various ways one could or could not contract HIV/AIDS) and urged people to practice safe sex, avoid drug use involving needles, and to get tested. See more »Soundtracks
"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"(opening theme)
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by Patti LuPone and cast
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Every week I watched "Life Goes On" and it was the best show ever. Kellie Martin was the breakout star; she was great. Her boyfriend, Jesse McKenna, played by Chad Lowe, was wonderful. Corky was terrific. There is only positive about this show. It was great and I wish some network would rerun it now.