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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
Awards:
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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Referenced in Bulletproof (1996) more
Soundtrack:
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da more

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I miss this program..., 18 July 2006
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Author: JE4115 from Minneapolis, MN

I, too, wish that there were re-runs of this wonderful program (but on one of the broadcast TV channels, since I don't have cable). There were so many episodes that brought tears to my eyes, just because they portrayed what were so true-to-life happenings. I never missed an episode and would purposely stay at home between 6:30-7:00 PM on Sunday nights so that I could watch it. My very favorite episode was the one where Corky hides quite a large pig in the house, attempting to save it from being slaughtered (I think). That was hilarious. Showing how much a person (namely Corky) with Down Syndrome can accomplish, was a real ground-breaker for TV. Also, Chad Lowe, who portrayed a young man who was HIV positive, was wonderful, for the same reason.

"Life Goes On", but unfortunately, no longer on TV - at least not here in Minneapolis.

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