Growing Pains (1985-1992)

Posted By Pia Sooney on Feb 26, 2009

By Ryan Zimmerman “Show me that smile again. . . .” That opening line to the Growing Pains’ theme song holds a special place in my life. It sits there, affectionately sandwiched, between my Colecovision and my tight-rolled pants, deep inside my heart as a true staple of 80s culture. The Seaver family – Jason, Maggie, Mike, Carol, Ben and Chrissy – were warmly greeted into my home every Wednesday night. Well, except for Chrissy. She...