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Life Goes On (1989)

Series · 1989 · 4 seasons · Drama · Family

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Life Goes On is a 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 Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Life Goes On was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome.

Created by Michael Braverman

Starring Bill Smitrovich, Patti LuPone, Chris Burke, Kellie Martin, Chad Lowe, Tracey Needham, Monique Lanier, Elizabeth Berkley

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Series details

First aired12 September 1989
Latest episode23 May 1993
StatusEnded
Seasons4 (83 episodes)

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