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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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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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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 »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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I couldn't wait to see this show every week. It was one of those things I was looking forward to every day of the week. If I had a bad day, I thought about the fact that the show would be coming on and my day would be better. A series that would make you laugh and cry, depending on the episode. Corky was my hero !!! The fact that he dealt with life the way he dealt with should be an example for everyone. You think you got a bad day ? Put yourself in Corky's shoes. Or his family's for that matter. Not too mention the fact I had a bit of a crush on Kellie Martin...... This is definitely one of those groundbreaking shows that I would watch again. We can all learn from this.