Growing Pains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Growing Pains |
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Title card from seasons 2–3
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Neal Marlens |
| Directed by | John Tracy (seasons 1-6) |
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| Theme music composer | John Bettis Steve Dorff |
| Opening theme | "As Long As We Got Each Other" performed by B. J. Thomas & Jennifer Warnes |
| Ending theme | "As Long As We Got Each Other" |
| Composer(s) | Steve Dorff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 166 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | David Lerner (season 1) Arnold Margolin Bruce Ferber |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Guntzelman/Sullivan/Marshall Productions (seasons 5–6) Warner Bros. Television |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | September 24, 1985 – April 25, 1992 |
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| Followed by | The Growing Pains Movie Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers |
| Related shows | Just the Ten of Us |
Growing Pains was a popular American situation comedy (or sitcom) that aired from 1985 to 1992. The show focused on the Seaver family, who lived in Long Island, New York. It explored the everyday challenges and joys of growing up and family life.
The series became a favorite for many viewers. It showed how families work through problems together. The show also launched the careers of some famous actors.
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What is Growing Pains About?
The story of Growing Pains centers on the Seaver family. Dr. Jason Seaver (played by Alan Thicke) is a psychiatrist. He decides to move his practice into their home. This allows his wife, Maggie Malone Seaver (played by Joanna Kerns), to go back to work. She becomes a reporter.
This change means Jason is now home to look after their three children. He helps them navigate their teenage years. The show often featured funny situations. It also tackled important life lessons.
Meet the Seaver Family
The Seaver family had three main children at the start of the show. Later, more children joined the family.
- Mike Seaver (played by Kirk Cameron): Mike is the oldest child. He is often seen as a charming but mischievous teenager. He sometimes struggles with school. Mike learns many lessons about responsibility.
- Carol Seaver (played by Tracey Gold): Carol is the middle child. She is very smart and studious. She often tries to do everything perfectly. Carol sometimes feels overshadowed by her older brother.
- Ben Seaver (played by Jeremy Miller): Ben is the youngest of the original three. He is a curious and sometimes cheeky kid. He often looks up to his older siblings.
- Chrissy Seaver (played by Ashley Johnson): Chrissy is born later in the series. She adds a new dynamic to the family. She grows from a baby to a young child on the show.
- Luke Brower (played by Leonardo DiCaprio): Luke joins the family in the later seasons. He is a homeless teenager. The Seavers take him in and offer him a home. This shows the family's caring nature.
Family Life and Growing Up
The show explored many themes related to growing up. It showed how kids deal with school, friends, and first crushes. It also highlighted how parents handle these situations. The Seavers always learned from their experiences. They supported each other through good times and bad.
Production and Legacy
Growing Pains was created by Neal Marlens. It was produced by Warner Bros. Television. The show aired on the ABC network. It ran for seven seasons. There were a total of 166 episodes.
The show's theme song was "As Long As We Got Each Other." It became very well-known. Many people remember the song fondly. The series was so popular that it led to two TV movies. These movies continued the Seaver family's story.
Spin-off Series
A spin-off show called Just the Ten of Us was created. It focused on Coach Graham Lubbock and his large family. He was a character who first appeared on Growing Pains. This shows how popular the world of Growing Pains became.
See also
In Spanish: Growing Pains para niños
