Bill Smitrovich
Drew Thatcher
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- 1. Pilot Sep 12, 1989
- Corky heads for his first day in high school; Becca balks at having Corky in the same class.
- 2. Corky for President Sep 24, 1989
- Class-president candidate Corky's sudden popularity changes his relationships.
- 3. The Babysitter Oct 1, 1989
- Misadventure marks Corky's first baby-sitting job.
Life Goes On is a drama series that ran from 1989 to 1993, starring Patti LuPone, Bill Smitrovich, and Chris Burke as a blended family with a son who has Down syndrome. The show explored the challenges and joys of life, love, and disability in suburban America, and addressed social issues such as HIV/AIDS and bigotry.
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- Drama
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- 1989-09-12
Life Goes On is an American drama television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Libby, and their children Paige, Rebecca and Charles, who is known as Corky.
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- September 12, 1989 –, May 23, 1993
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Nov 25, 2023 · Life Goes On TV Series (1989-1993) Complete. A modern All-American family deals with the struggles of life and love in mid-western suburbia. 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.
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Life Goes On is a family drama that ran from 1989 to 1993 on ABC. It follows the Thacher family, especially their teen son Corky, who has Down syndrome and attends a mainstream school.
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Find out the titles, dates, ratings, and summaries of the 22 episodes of Life Goes On, a TV series about a family coping with a son's disability, in 1992. See how Corky, Becca, Jesse, and others face love, loss, and challenges in their lives.
Watch the trailer and read reviews of Life Goes On, a groundbreaking show that follows the Thacher family, especially Corky, who has Down syndrome. The series explores their challenges, joys and relationships as they navigate high school, work and life.
