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eddybear · 01-11-2006, 04:47 PM

Dear Nick at Nite Viewer Services,

I understand that Nick at Nite acquires the rights to the shows that it airs from the companies that produced them originally. With that in mind, I have a sitcom in mind that I believe would make a great addition to the Nick at Nite family: "Growing Pains," the hit 1985-1992 sitcom that made a teen idol out of 14-year-old Kirk Cameron. (FYI: Kirk is the big brother of "Full House" cast member Candace Cameron, which is a major factor in why Nick at Nite should add this show.) On the show, Kirk portrayed Mike Seaver, a 15-year-old hormonal teenager who spent more time clowning than being responsible. Mike attended Thomas E. Dewey High School, where he earned a reputation for being the class clown. At home, he was no different: he lived at 15 Robin Hood Lane in Long Island, New York with his parents--dad Jason (played by Alan Thicke), a psychiatrist; mom Maggie (played by Joanna Kerns), a TV reporter; his 13-year-old sister (and schoolmate) Carol (played by Tracey Gold); and their 9-year-old brother Ben (played by Jeremy Miller). During the 1988-1989 season, Jason and Maggie became the proud parents of a 4th child, Chrissy (played during the 1990-1992 seasons by Ashley Johnson). In the fall of 1991, another new Seaver was added in homeless boy Luke Brower (played by Leonardo DiCaprio). In addition to the safe little stories of dates, first jobs, and fun around the house, "Growing Pains" periodically tackled more serious issues than such 1950s sitcoms as "Father Knows Best" could ever imagine, including drunk driving, teen suicide, racism, and peer pressure on Mike to use cocaine. But unlike such shows as "All in the Family," "Growing Pains" dealt with these issues in a positive way, so that way parents could talk to their children about those issues and/or the dangers of them.

Sincerely,
Edward Bear

An 80s Guy · 01-11-2006, 05:43 PM

SBTB Geek · 01-11-2006, 08:26 PM

Just give up on N@N, the show is coming to DVD.

barb1686 · 01-11-2006, 10:39 PM

I don't think they care about the biography on the show as I'm sure they know all about it....just ask them for the show and I'm sure they'll take it more seriously.

And I agree with SBTB Geek, it's coming on DVD so I don't know why it matters. And also, I thought I heard about it coming to Nick @ Nite a few years from now, or am I wrong?

Buffyboy323 · 01-12-2006, 12:02 AM

I've given up on Nick@Nite too. Mad about you? Nanny??? Home Improvement?? UGH! We're headed for the worst N@N yet.....Growing Pains is coming to DVD. Let's just hope the sets come fast...and they don't discontinue them.

McFly121 · 01-12-2006, 12:12 AM

I assume Nick just bought the rights to one episode, which was aired last June as part of their 20th anniversary marathon.

BUY UP the season 1 dvd, because Warner's really eyeballs the sales, which is why Night Court Season 2 was not done. 1's sales were too poor.

Mrgman · 01-30-2006, 06:40 PM

Read my signature

Buffyboy323 · 01-30-2006, 10:47 PM

I just read this for the second time. It's funny how you wrote that Kirk is Candace Cameron's (DJ from Full House) brother. LOL. Yeah,. that would really make them wanna get the rights to the show now. LOL.

ILuvZackMorris · 01-30-2006, 11:23 PM

I remember when Growing Pains was in reruns on Disney And when it was in reruns on ABC Family. I'd love to see it on Nick @ Nite. It can replace the 4 hours of Roseanne that airs every night.

I know its coming out on dvd, but my favorite episodes are like in the 4th season (when they are expecting Chrissy).

spunkygirl · 01-30-2006, 11:32 PM

Pavanbadal said awhile back that ABC Family still had the rights to Growing Pains, not sure if they still do, but if they do then N@N nor any other network wouldn't be able to air the show.

Anyways I agree with what was said, buy the DVDs, especially so we can get ALL the seasons out on DVD

01-11-2006, 04:47 PM	#1
eddybear Banned!! Banned Join Date: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 9	A Letter to Nick at Nite Viewer Services Dear Nick at Nite Viewer Services, I understand that Nick at Nite acquires the rights to the shows that it airs from the companies that produced them originally. With that in mind, I have a sitcom in mind that I believe would make a great addition to the Nick at Nite family: "Growing Pains," the hit 1985-1992 sitcom that made a teen idol out of 14-year-old Kirk Cameron. (FYI: Kirk is the big brother of "Full House" cast member Candace Cameron, which is a major factor in why Nick at Nite should add this show.) On the show, Kirk portrayed Mike Seaver, a 15-year-old hormonal teenager who spent more time clowning than being responsible. Mike attended Thomas E. Dewey High School, where he earned a reputation for being the class clown. At home, he was no different: he lived at 15 Robin Hood Lane in Long Island, New York with his parents--dad Jason (played by Alan Thicke), a psychiatrist; mom Maggie (played by Joanna Kerns), a TV reporter; his 13-year-old sister (and schoolmate) Carol (played by Tracey Gold); and their 9-year-old brother Ben (played by Jeremy Miller). During the 1988-1989 season, Jason and Maggie became the proud parents of a 4th child, Chrissy (played during the 1990-1992 seasons by Ashley Johnson). In the fall of 1991, another new Seaver was added in homeless boy Luke Brower (played by Leonardo DiCaprio). In addition to the safe little stories of dates, first jobs, and fun around the house, "Growing Pains" periodically tackled more serious issues than such 1950s sitcoms as "Father Knows Best" could ever imagine, including drunk driving, teen suicide, racism, and peer pressure on Mike to use cocaine. But unlike such shows as "All in the Family," "Growing Pains" dealt with these issues in a positive way, so that way parents could talk to their children about those issues and/or the dangers of them. Sincerely, Edward Bear

01-11-2006, 05:43 PM	#2
An 80s Guy Senior Member legen-wait for it-dary! Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,863	yeah

01-11-2006, 10:39 PM	#4
barb1686 Senior Member Zack&Kelly Reunited Join Date: Jan 02, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,105	I don't think they care about the biography on the show as I'm sure they know all about it....just ask them for the show and I'm sure they'll take it more seriously. And I agree with SBTB Geek, it's coming on DVD so I don't know why it matters. And also, I thought I heard about it coming to Nick @ Nite a few years from now, or am I wrong? __________________ SBTB NOW: The Ultimate Saved by the Bell Network - http://www.savedbythebellnow.com/

01-12-2006, 12:12 AM	#6
McFly121 Forum Regular Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: calif Posts: 783	I assume Nick just bought the rights to one episode, which was aired last June as part of their 20th anniversary marathon. BUY UP the season 1 dvd, because Warner's really eyeballs the sales, which is why Night Court Season 2 was not done. 1's sales were too poor. __________________ "That was Bob's donut!"

01-30-2006, 06:40 PM	#7
Mrgman Forum Regular Member Join Date: Nov 12, 2005 Posts: 615	Read my signature __________________ Shows I watch with new episodes Big Brother Survivor Days Of Our Lives Baseball Tonight Espnews Sportscenter

01-11-2006, 08:26 PM	#3
SBTB Geek Moderator Smooth Moderator Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,878	Just give up on N@N, the show is coming to DVD.

01-12-2006, 12:02 AM	#5
Buffyboy323 Senior Member Saved by the Bell Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 5,852	I've given up on Nick@Nite too. Mad about you? Nanny??? Home Improvement?? UGH! We're headed for the worst N@N yet.....Growing Pains is coming to DVD. Let's just hope the sets come fast...and they don't discontinue them.

01-30-2006, 10:47 PM	#8
Buffyboy323 Senior Member Saved by the Bell Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 5,852	I just read this for the second time. It's funny how you wrote that Kirk is Candace Cameron's (DJ from Full House) brother. LOL. Yeah,. that would really make them wanna get the rights to the show now. LOL.

01-30-2006, 11:23 PM	#9
ILuvZackMorris Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Mar 31, 2004 Posts: 210	I remember when Growing Pains was in reruns on Disney And when it was in reruns on ABC Family. I'd love to see it on Nick @ Nite. It can replace the 4 hours of Roseanne that airs every night. I know its coming out on dvd, but my favorite episodes are like in the 4th season (when they are expecting Chrissy).

01-30-2006, 11:32 PM	#10
spunkygirl Moderator Forum Veteran Proud to be an AMERICAN!!! Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Location: Watching The Big Bang Theory Posts: 20,962	Pavanbadal said awhile back that ABC Family still had the rights to Growing Pains, not sure if they still do, but if they do then N@N nor any other network wouldn't be able to air the show. Anyways I agree with what was said, buy the DVDs, especially so we can get ALL the seasons out on DVD __________________ My twitter page: https://twitter.com/#!/_spunkygirl

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