Alan Thicke

Not even seven seasons as Dr. Jason Seaver on 'Growing Pains' could prepare Alan Thicke to be the patriarch of his own modern family. Between his fiery, half-his-age, Latina wife, Tanya, and his three sons--teenaged know-it-all Carter, pop star Robin, and Brennan, owner of a marijuana dispensary--Alan Thicke has his work cut out for him as a father, a husband, and a Hollywood actor, writer, and icon.

Douglas Coupland's bestselling novel is adapted for the small screen by two top Canadian writers. Vancouver is the backdrop for this sure-to-be-addictive dramatic series.

Growing Pains was a successful ABC sitcom about the Seaver family making their way through life. Jason and Maggie Seaver, two loving parents, raise their three children: Mike Seaver, the troublesome teenager, Carol Seaver, the brainy middle child, and Ben Seaver, the cute youngest son. Jason, a psychiatrist, works out of his house and takes care of the children so that his wife, Maggie, can pursue her career in journalism. As the years go by, many changes occur. Mike graduates high school and begins class at Alf Landon Community College, at which time he proceeds to move out, but only to live above the garage. Maggie gets pregnant and gives birth to another daughter, Chrissy and switches roles with Jason as she decides to stay home with the kids while he moves his practice to an actual office. The Seavers also take in a troubled young homeless boy by the name of Luke in the final season.

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