When Eight is Enough was axed in 1981 following the defeat of Carter by Reagan the previous year, I wondered what would happen to the cast and especially what Adam Rich would look like in a reunion several years later.
With the Reagan presidency coming to an end in 1988, and the thousand points of light of George Bush Sr, it was good to see the Eight is Enough reunion movie in 1987. This second reunion movie was released in 1989, just as the Bush Sr presidency was under way. Just as Bush Sr wasn't the same as the 8 years of Reagan, this second reunion wasn't exactly the same as its predecessor. Don't get me wrong, it was good to see the cast back (although unfortunately Betty Buckley couldn't appear as Abby), but the storyline seemed a bit contrived. Still, I think an Eight is Enough reboot should be considered.
With the Reagan presidency coming to an end in 1988, and the thousand points of light of George Bush Sr, it was good to see the Eight is Enough reunion movie in 1987. This second reunion movie was released in 1989, just as the Bush Sr presidency was under way. Just as Bush Sr wasn't the same as the 8 years of Reagan, this second reunion wasn't exactly the same as its predecessor. Don't get me wrong, it was good to see the cast back (although unfortunately Betty Buckley couldn't appear as Abby), but the storyline seemed a bit contrived. Still, I think an Eight is Enough reboot should be considered.