Life Goes On 

A modern All-American family deals with the struggles of life and love in mid-western suburbia.

Creator:

Michael Braverman

Stars:

Kellie Martin, Chris Burke, Patti LuPone

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Bill Smitrovich	...	Drew Thatcher 83 episodes, 1989-1993
Patti LuPone	...	Libby Thatcher 83 episodes, 1989-1993
Chris Burke	...	Corky Thatcher 83 episodes, 1989-1993
Kellie Martin	...	Becca Thatcher 83 episodes, 1989-1993
Tracey Needham	...	Paige Thatcher 40 episodes, 1990-1993
Chad Lowe	...	Jesse McKenna 35 episodes, 1991-1993

Storyline

A modern All-American family deals with the struggles of life and love in mid-western suburbia.

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Plot Keywords:

down syndrome | hiv | aids | family relationships | special needs child | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Glenbrook

Filming Locations:

Blondie Street, Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Toots Company,Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (83 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

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 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 its audience about the facts and myths surrounding 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.

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Connections

Referenced in Garden State (2004)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

One of the best family shows on TV

Life Goes On was a wonderful show. It never failed to make me cry or laugh. The relationships between the family were heartwarming. I wish it had run longer. I'll never forget the time that Corky rescued a pig and was hiding it in the house! I wish they'd do a reunion show.