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12 September 1989 (USA) more
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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)... more
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Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 14 nominations more
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Cast

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Bill Smitrovich ... Andrew 'Drew' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)
Patti LuPone ... Elizabeth 'Libby' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)
Chris Burke ... Charles 'Corky' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)

Kellie Martin ... Rebecca 'Becca' Thacher (83 episodes, 1989-1993)

Tracey Needham ... Paige Thacher (40 episodes, 1990-1993)

Chad Lowe ... Jesse McKenna (35 episodes, 1991-1993)
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Also Known As:
Glenbrook (USA) (working title)
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60 min | 60 min (83 episodes)
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Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da more

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corky runs the show, 13 December 1999

The other day I watched an episode were Corky was a bit depressed because he wasnt creative like his sister and mother. So his father talks to him and explains that creative can also be to make people happy. Corky looks at him and learns another thing about life. In his somewhat naive way he is wiser than many people, even if he has downs syndrome. During the series tune at the start they sing happy ever after in the market place etc., and there is a short picture of the caracters. Corky sits in bed making his bag ready for school, and he looks at the camera who probably is one of his parents, and smiles that smile. Another great/entertaining thing is Tyler (Beccas friend who always needs tutoring to be able to play sports) wearing those big 80+s sneakers and washed jeans and of course the mullet head hair style. GREAT for this but most for depicting a really nice family and their struggles, good times and hardships.

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