Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book with the same name.
Creator: Lee Mendelson
Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book with the same name.
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Eight Is Enough is a 1977 drama and comedy TV series from the United States created by Lee Mendelson, starring Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley and Grant Goodeve. It first aired on March 15, 1977. The series has 5 seasons and 112 episodes on ABC. Episodes run about 1 h 0 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.2/10 from 43 votes — mixed to positive.
Eight Is Enough premiered on March 15, 1977.
Eight Is Enough was created by Lee Mendelson.
The main cast includes Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Willie Aames and Dianne Kay.
Eight Is Enough has 5 seasons (112 episodes). Status: Ended.
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It holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 43 ratings, so fans of drama and comedy titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 6 wins & 9 nominations total
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Lee Mendelson
Dick Van Patten
Betty Buckley
Grant Goodeve
Willie Aames
Dianne Kay
Connie Needham
Lani O'Grady
Adam Rich
Susan Richardson
Laurie Walters