Tonight in 1977 — EIGHT IS ENOUGH debuted on ABC.

Dick Van Patten starred in this dramedy about a newspaper columnist w/ 8 kids (adapted from the book by Tom Braden).

Mark Hamill played eldest son David in the pilot, but left for a galaxy far, far away.

All 5 seasons are on Tubi.

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@Rosey right on dude. Had mine done a while back. #eightisenough #kidding

‘Imaginary’ Star Betty Buckley on Embracing Playing Another ‘White-Haired Weirdo’ and Why She’s Unsure About a Return to Broadway
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https://variety.com/2024/film/columns/imaginary-betty-buckley-horror-movie-broadway-1235931147/

'Imaginary' Star Betty Buckley Talks Potential Broadway Return

Betty Buckley talks about playing another "white-haired weirdo" in "Imaginary" and why she's unsure about returning to Broadway.

Variety
42 years ago today:
Eight Is Enough
S5E16: The Best Little Telethon in Sacramento
Jeremy wants to manage Tommy's band and tries to get him a gig. Joannie is chosen to organize a charity telethon and tries to get celebrities to appear on the show. She recruits the family to perform and Nicholas saves the day with his on-the-air speech and performance. David gets a new roomma...
Airdate: 1981-03-28
https://themoviedb.org/tv/4382/season/5/episode/16
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Tonight in 1977 — #EightIsEnough debuted on ABC.

#DickVanPatten starred in this dramedy about a newspaper columnist w/ 8 kids (adapted from the book by #TomBraden).

#MarkHamill played eldest son David in the pilot, but left for a galaxy far, far away.

#ClassicTV #1970sTV #1970s #StarWars #Nostalgia