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Saturday 9: As Long as We Got Each Other (Theme from
Growing Pains)
... because it's Father's Day weekend
Unfamiliar with this week's
tune? Hear it here.
1) This is the theme from the 1980s sitcom, Growing Pains. Alan Thicke played Dr. Jason Seaver, one of TVs popular dads. Who is your favorite TV dad? Jim Anderson, from Father Knows Best. I was sad to find out that Robert Young was battling alcoholism at the time!
2) Joanna Kearns, who played Jason's wife, reports that she teased her costar by calling him, "Al," a nickname he hated. Is there someone in your life that you enjoy needling?
Only my brother-in-law. I tease him every time he has a birthday because every time I have a birthday, he reminds me that I am now older than he is. Three months later, we are the same age again.
3) For most of the series, the Seaver children each represented a "type." The oldest, Mike, was the trouble maker. The daughter, Carol, was the brainiac. Young Ben could be very high maintenance. Which of the Seaver kids were you most like when you were growing up?
None. I was quiet and a bookworm, but definitely not a brainiac.
4) In the song, BJ Thomas sings about being "the luckiest dreamer who never quit dreaming." If you could have any dream come true this Saturday, what would you wish for?
To spend the day with my mother as she was before dementia took that which was "her" away.
5) When he mans the grill, Sam's father proudly wears the "Kiss the Chef" she gave him for Father's Day years ago. Tell us about a gift you gave someone that was a hit.
Last Christmas I had a blanket made for my mother with pictures of the family on it. She seemed to like it when she got it, though most of the time she doesn't know who all those people are. But for one brief shining moment, I think she liked it.
6) Sam's dad takes his grilling very seriously and jealously guards his special marinade recipe. Do you have a secret you haven't even shared with family members?
I can't think of one.
7) He recommends using a grill basket when barbecuing vegetables so you don't have to worry about them falling through the grill. Share one of your culinary tips with us.
This method for shucking corn on the cob: https://youtu.be/J89FJcHJ1pQ
8) Sam's father hates it when she swears. What's the last curse word you used?
The f-word. My favorite curse word, though few hear me say it
9) Sam's father satisfies his afternoon sugar craving with an almost endless stream of Butter Rum Lifesavers. When you crave a snack, do you usually want something sweet or salty?
Usually salty. Crackers or nuts. It used to be sweets, but lately sweets are tasting too sweet for me (I assume this is another "gift" of growing older).
1) This is the theme from the 1980s sitcom, Growing Pains. Alan Thicke played Dr. Jason Seaver, one of TVs popular dads. Who is your favorite TV dad? Jim Anderson, from Father Knows Best. I was sad to find out that Robert Young was battling alcoholism at the time!
2) Joanna Kearns, who played Jason's wife, reports that she teased her costar by calling him, "Al," a nickname he hated. Is there someone in your life that you enjoy needling?
Only my brother-in-law. I tease him every time he has a birthday because every time I have a birthday, he reminds me that I am now older than he is. Three months later, we are the same age again.
3) For most of the series, the Seaver children each represented a "type." The oldest, Mike, was the trouble maker. The daughter, Carol, was the brainiac. Young Ben could be very high maintenance. Which of the Seaver kids were you most like when you were growing up?
None. I was quiet and a bookworm, but definitely not a brainiac.
4) In the song, BJ Thomas sings about being "the luckiest dreamer who never quit dreaming." If you could have any dream come true this Saturday, what would you wish for?
To spend the day with my mother as she was before dementia took that which was "her" away.
5) When he mans the grill, Sam's father proudly wears the "Kiss the Chef" she gave him for Father's Day years ago. Tell us about a gift you gave someone that was a hit.
Last Christmas I had a blanket made for my mother with pictures of the family on it. She seemed to like it when she got it, though most of the time she doesn't know who all those people are. But for one brief shining moment, I think she liked it.
6) Sam's dad takes his grilling very seriously and jealously guards his special marinade recipe. Do you have a secret you haven't even shared with family members?
I can't think of one.
7) He recommends using a grill basket when barbecuing vegetables so you don't have to worry about them falling through the grill. Share one of your culinary tips with us.
This method for shucking corn on the cob: https://youtu.be/J89FJcHJ1pQ
8) Sam's father hates it when she swears. What's the last curse word you used?
The f-word. My favorite curse word, though few hear me say it
9) Sam's father satisfies his afternoon sugar craving with an almost endless stream of Butter Rum Lifesavers. When you crave a snack, do you usually want something sweet or salty?
Usually salty. Crackers or nuts. It used to be sweets, but lately sweets are tasting too sweet for me (I assume this is another "gift" of growing older).
1 comment:
Oh, love your TV dad--I did not realize the alcoholism!
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