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Life Goes On (TV Series)

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Original title

Life Goes On

Year

1989

Running time

50 min.

Country

United States

Director

Screenwriter

Michael Nankin, Star Frohman, Michael Braverman, Charles Pratt Jr., Linda J. Cowgill, Tom O'Brien, Bryce Zabel, Marshall Goldberg, Toni Graphia, Joe Shulkin, Thania St. JohnSee 7 More

Cast

Music

Craig Safan, William Olvis

Cinematography

Irv Goodnoff, Bruce M. Pasternack, Joe Pennella

Producer

Toots Productions, Warner Bros. Television. Broadcast by: ABC

Genre

TV Series. Drama | Family Relationships. Disability. Down syndrome

Synopsis

A TV-series about the life of the Thachers, especially "Corky", that has Down syndrome but goes to ordinary school ("mainstreaming). We get into their problems and joys. Drew Thacher's dream comes true when he is able to open his own restaurant, but it's a hard business, and he often run into problems. Becca has a constant crush on Tyler, but he's not available. He and his girlfriend, Rona, break up and get together all the time. Libby Thacher hates her boss, and quits her job. After a while she finds out that she's pregnant, and that her boss is desperate to get her back. She starts working for him again, after getting better paid, among other things. Meanwhile, "Corky" has problems with keeping up at school and accepting who he is. He fights his battles, and wins.

Awards: 1993: Emmy: Best Supp. Actor (Chad Lowe). Nominated for Best Supp. Actress (Lowe)

1991: Emmy: Nominated for Best Music and Lyrics

1990: Emmy: Nominated for Best Guest Actress in Drama Series (Viveca Lindfors)

1989: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Chris Burke)

1993: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Screenplay in Episodic Drama

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Life Goes On (TV Series)

1989

Michael Braverman (Creator) ...

4.3

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