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Life Goes On
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Life Goes On

1989-09-12 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.7

Drama · Family

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.

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Creators
Michael Braverman
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Bill SmitrovichBill SmitrovichAndrew "Drew" Thatcher
Patti LuPonePatti LuPoneElizabeth 'Libby' Thacher
Chris BurkeChris BurkeCharles "Corky" Thatcher
Kellie MartinKellie MartinRebecca 'Becca' Thacher
Chad LoweChad LoweJesse McKenna
Tracey NeedhamTracey NeedhamPaige Thatcher
Monique LanierPaige Thatcher
Elizabeth BerkleyElizabeth BerkleySelena
Josh LucasJosh LucasDylan
Andrea F. FriedmanAmanda Swanson

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