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Life Goes On (TV Series 1989–1993)

60 min  -  Drama
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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)... See full summary »

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Season:

4 | 3 | 2 | 1  | Full episode list »

Year:

1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989  | see all »
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 14 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Bill Smitrovich ...
Andrew 'Drew' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)
Patti LuPone ...
Elizabeth 'Libby' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)
Chris Burke Chris Burke ...
Charles 'Corky' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)
Kellie Martin ...
Rebecca 'Becca' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)
Tracey Needham Tracey Needham ...
Paige Thacher (40 episodes, 1990-1993)
Chad Lowe ...
Jesse McKenna (35 episodes, 1991-1993)
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Storyline

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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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A fuerza de cariño See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (83 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome, "Corky" Thatcher played by Chris Burke who has Down syndrome in real life. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Drawn Together: The Other Cousin (#1.5)" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"
(opening theme)
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by Patti LuPone and cast See more »