I like when Jason locks the door at the end. It's like one of the few ways he can still protect his family, knowing that his kids are growing up and he can't protect them forever.
That's a great observation. I also thought that it was the show's way of slipping in a symbolic commentary that this era was the beginning of the end of innocence. Man, if they only knew what was in store in 2022.
@@fantinuum1040 it was definitely that as well. He's realised the innocence his family once held, his world once held, has finally slipped away. His world has grown that much darker and the things that might take his family and himself from his family, are that much closer. All he can do now, is the arbitrary locking of the door to keep them out.
@@fantinuum1040wdym The all-time high USA murder rate peaked 4 years after this episode ran. It was FAR more dangerous in 1987 than 2022 I stg boomers were sheltered af
I still got to learn that I had to learn that when I was in middle school I’ve been mentally bullied at school just middle school and high school and the last school In the 1980s in elementary school me and my buds wanted to be the big dogs and we were We wanted to be like wrestlers I wanted to be rowdy rowdy piper we acted out like the Heels of wrestling Then all of a sudden we went to middle school then we discovered women oh boy I then it started they mentality bullied me, Pro wrestling gave me confidence because of my dad School didn’t even help me at all
@@steady48 Yeah, because no child has ever been sick, or decided to not go to school one day. Nope, hooky is DEFINITELY not a thing, nor is homeschooling. Also, there's no such thing as weekends, holidays, teacher inservices, or scheduled breaks that would ever have school closed to students. You got me.
My Dad was the same, never went to bed until I walked or stumbled in the door. He would often just shake his head at his drunk son, but deep down he was happy I was home, safe and sound...
I remember this when it originally aired. I cried then, I cried now. Growing Pains had some really amazing topical episodes. They did those episodes so well. They didn't cram it down your throat. They made it human, with feelings and wonderful acting. (Today's date is February 14, 2015. Happy Valentine's Day!)
At the end of this episode, Kirk Cameron gave a short talk, in which he expressed how he felt about drugs. I remember after this, my respect for Kirk Cameron grew. Sure, I was a fan of Growing Pains, and thought Mike Seaver was a likeable character. I began to see him as more than just another teen pin up boy.
Watching a sitcom is all it took to make up your mind? How on Earth did you ever stand up to real people to affirm your choice? Unless... you've never actually BEEN in that position.
I never ever did cocaine and that's the honest to God truth. When Mike went to the party and left that was smart. This episode always stuck out with me. I remember being called all kinds of names because I would not do drugs. Them kind of people can go take a hike. I was always impressed on how Kirk Cameron stepped out of character to speak out on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Kirk and Candace Cameron were definitely raised right by mom and dad
In memory of Alan Thicke's passing, I wrote a fan fiction story in his memory from this scene. An extended version of this, plus making it from Jason's point of view.....
What was really frightening about this episode, was when the girl told Mike how mad her parents would be if they found out she was having this party. And Mike understandably said: "I bet." And then she replied: "Well, it's their cocaine." Whatever Mike's faults were in the past, he really took an admirable stand in this episode. It's especially interesting if you watch the pilot episode and then watch this one.
It's crazy watching this now having kids and a son who just started college hoping he would make the same choice if ever he would have to.Loved this show.Miss you Allen RIP.
Gave me the chills at the end when Alan thicke says what a world. Cause it’s been about 5 years already since he’s passed and what a world we are in right now with COVID and other crazy things happening
Loved watching this back in the day it was as close to real life situations ( family) as a television show could get the role playing off each other was terrific and as I’ve gotten older in life and watch all the old episodes I think wow they were all really spot on !!! The writers did a great job with the storyline for each episode also it was like watching an actual family living through life as it happened I learned a lot just by watching them growing up I mean it wasn’t like most shows out there where you can tell it’s acting and their just going through their scripts it was true acting that you could tell they gave so much to their characters you couldn’t tell it was script reading and it’s rare to find such wonderful talented people like them it’s heartbreaking that Alan thicke left this life far too soon he was such a great actor with wonderful talent
The casting and writing for this episode was remarkable; everyone was believable and the peer pressure felt very true to life. Sad that this very weekend kids will make bad choices to fit in.
Growing Pains is the greatest family sitcom and greatest show ever! It's funny and acting is great the pacing is great it has fun storylines and it has a fourth wall and Twilight zone episode called Meet the Seavers that's very creative and all well done my favorite part in the episode is when the set guy carries Ben over his shoulder.
I am amazed. Was television ever really liked this? I was in college in the '80s and I just took it for granted. So wholesome compared to what we have on today. Yet we thought we were so above the cutting edge back then. I guess that's why I just watch retro shows now
This always makes me laugh because in real life, if you say no to coke, the person offering will be like "OK, MORE FOR ME." pfft. But it was the Just Say No 80s.
Just finished listening to Robin Thicke's "That's what Love Can do" and stopped by to see pops Alan Thicke! Glad I did. Great Episode and Happy Ending. :)
I have before .. Many Many times.. One time Alex and Mallory Keaton (Family Ties) showed up with this shit from Puerto Rico and Mallory was letting us do rails off her chest.. Good times good times. Then there was the night the Olsen twins (Full House) came out and we had to kick Kimmy Gibbler out because she was a real buzzkill, and we all wanted to sleep with the Olsen twins that night ... Luckily Webster had a stash of Valiums to put Kimmy to sleep and to calm us dow once we ran out of everything... Turned out the whole time we were buying our drugs from Danny Tanner.. Thats why he was always cleaning. All coked up and needed to do something.... These were great times. Fuck do I miss the late 80's early 90's
I'm looking for a clip from another episode. I think it was from the 1988 season. In the episode, Mike and Boner had planned to go to the local pizza shop to gaze at a girl they both liked tossing pizza bases. Mike had a book report to finish. He was made to stay home and complete his homework. There was a sequence in which Mike has a personal stereo. He listens to the song, Could've Been, by Tiffany. Next, Mike imagines how the night would have been if I had gone out instead. Mike and Boner were looking through the pizza shop window at this girl. She dropped a pizza base. Mike and Boner went inside to help her clean it up. This made me laugh out loud when I first saw it.
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Alan was the greatest 80's tv dads to watch very often, and i'm not kidding. Rip Alan Thicke.
RIP to ABC's comedy triumvirate: Alan Thicke, Bob Saget, and most of all, John Ritter.
We need shows like this to come back.
I like when Jason locks the door at the end. It's like one of the few ways he can still protect his family, knowing that his kids are growing up and he can't protect them forever.
That's a great observation. I also thought that it was the show's way of slipping in a symbolic commentary that this era was the beginning of the end of innocence. Man, if they only knew what was in store in 2022.
@@fantinuum1040 it was definitely that as well. He's realised the innocence his family once held, his world once held, has finally slipped away. His world has grown that much darker and the things that might take his family and himself from his family, are that much closer. All he can do now, is the arbitrary locking of the door to keep them out.
@@fantinuum1040do you know what I just love it so much it's looks like new DVD releases review history books documentary about biography book of
@@fantinuum1040wdym
The all-time high USA murder rate peaked 4 years after this episode ran.
It was FAR more dangerous in 1987 than 2022
I stg boomers were sheltered af
I still got to learn that
I had to learn that when I was in middle school
I’ve been mentally bullied at school just middle school and high school and the last school
In the 1980s in elementary school me and my buds wanted to be the big dogs and we were
We wanted to be like wrestlers I wanted to be rowdy rowdy piper we acted out like the Heels of wrestling
Then all of a sudden we went to middle school then we discovered women oh boy
I then it started they mentality bullied me,
Pro wrestling gave me confidence because of my dad
School didn’t even help me at all
"Dad, can I talk to you as a friend and not as a guy who can make my life miserable?"
No it’s because all kids have cell phones.
Matt Nelson that’s not true
I loved that ending showed Mike that he wasn't really alone.
They don't make shows like this anymore. ..what a world! RIP Mr. Thicke!
They don't make them like this because these shows aren't as profitable as they were in the sitcom boom.
😥I remember that episode. Back when we had family television on regular television.
You DO know these shows are still on TV as reruns, right? Mostly during the day, mind you, but they ARE still being broadcast.
adrienne hunter I miss family television like Growing Pains.
It's become a lost art, if you will.
@@ZeroFighter but kids are in school when they're being played....
@@steady48
Yeah, because no child has ever been sick, or decided to not go to school one day. Nope, hooky is DEFINITELY not a thing, nor is homeschooling. Also, there's no such thing as weekends, holidays, teacher inservices, or scheduled breaks that would ever have school closed to students. You got me.
RIP, Dr. Seaver. Thank you for being a part of my childhood
I got Emotionally when Mike hughs His father 🥺 and say Thank you 🧡
R.I.P. Mr Thicke You Will be missed. You did TV when the Shows worth watching
Agreed! So sad that he is gone... :(
@@pears0094 yeah 😭🙏😭💔
Good for Mike! He has his faults, but sometimes he really comes through.
He was trouble and always dragged boner down with him!
@Sandra Day dude chill it wasn't that serious lol
just like the rest of us
Still in shock, so young and too soon. Thank you for the memories. RIP Alan Thicke
*shocked* R.I.P. Mr. Thicke.
One of my favorite TV families ever.
My Dad was the same, never went to bed until I walked or stumbled in the door. He would often just shake his head at his drunk son, but deep down he was happy I was home, safe and sound...
Brought tears....RIP U WILL BE MISSED😧
love him. so handsome RIP
beautiful scene....rest in peace Alan Thicke
My Deepest condolences To Thick Family,Allen,was a great actor,well be missed!
I miss my childhood. All the shows were so much better than todays. 2021....ugh.....
One of the greatest shows ever!
"They didn't go to the bathroom, and they don't want to."
"Well, what do you know!"
R.I.P. Alan Thicke , We will miss you !!
R.I.P. Alan Thicke. One of the best TV dads I watched growing up.
awwwwwwwwwwww dad and son relationship I love it!!!!!
When tv shows actually had some kind of meaning to them and substance.
Yeah, a controlled substance.
So current TV shows don't have some kind of meaning to them and substance?
@@janX9 The majority of them don't. It's mostly dreck.
I agree with you on this. We need that now more than ever today.
Yes😊HATE 79% OF TODAY'S TV
I remember this when it originally aired. I cried then, I cried now. Growing Pains had some really amazing topical episodes. They did those episodes so well. They didn't cram it down your throat. They made it human, with feelings and wonderful acting. (Today's date is February 14, 2015. Happy Valentine's Day!)
We had the best EVERYTHING back in the 80s-TV shows, movies, music, cartoons, cereal-all of it, every bit, I swear we did…
Mike be a goof off when it com to goofing off at school or not listening to his parent but when it come to a dumb thing he was no fool
At the end of this episode, Kirk Cameron gave a short talk, in which he expressed how he felt about
drugs. I remember after this, my respect for Kirk Cameron grew. Sure, I was a fan of Growing Pains,
and thought Mike Seaver was a likeable character. I began to see him as more than just another teen
pin up boy.
R.I.P. WE WILL MISS YOU. YOU MADE US LAUGH ALWAYS
Thanks for uploading this. I just watched the "Funny or Die" video about this ep, and it made me want to see this scene.
the reason I never did cocaine in my life. thank you growing pains rest in paradise Alan thicke 💔
Watching a sitcom is all it took to make up your mind? How on Earth did you ever stand up to real people to affirm your choice? Unless... you've never actually BEEN in that position.
Hell growing up in the "just say no" era made me more curious about drugs, and made me wanna try it.
I never ever did cocaine and that's the honest to God truth. When Mike went to the party and left that was smart. This episode always stuck out with me. I remember being called all kinds of names because I would not do drugs. Them kind of people can go take a hike. I was always impressed on how Kirk Cameron stepped out of character to speak out on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Kirk and Candace Cameron were definitely raised right by mom and dad
@@johndeeganjr.4266 you're right
Do you want a cookie?
They don't make shows or sitcoms with episodes like these anymore. I miss shows like these today. Miss my 80's generation.
Such a sad day Growing pains was ad still in my fave showRIP Thank you for the memories
In memory of Alan Thicke's passing, I wrote a fan fiction story in his memory from this scene. An extended version of this, plus making it from Jason's point of view.....
Seeing Mike as the insecure one was so important to me as a teen!! Such a great show!!
I miss the shows that have meaning!!
Me too
I sure do too. You We don't have shows with episodes like these anymore. Now almost everything we watch is trash!
I to miss them
@@Jeobecool so true
Me to like sbtb Jessie’s song
Growing Pains was a great show.
Very sad news about Alan! He was so young and in good shape, too. :(
He was almost 70! I know it still sucks but still a decent life span.
What a fantastic show that was...full of lessons. what a great show for a kid.
RIP Alan!
That scene is the best representation of Reagan America, hands down. the locking of the door at the end. Symbolic.
Agree. Wholesome time. Glad I grew up in this era.
It's Friday goddamn night in 1987.
The very best episode in a wonderful series!
The hug was so ❤❤❤❤❤ esp that pause and then he hugs was something special
I like This wonderful show and Merry Christmas too All of You and MAY GOD s Blessing s and Mercy be on YOU ALL Amen.
What was really frightening about this episode, was when the girl told Mike how mad her parents would be if they found out she was having this party. And Mike understandably said: "I bet." And then she replied: "Well, it's their cocaine."
Whatever Mike's faults were in the past, he really took an admirable stand in this episode. It's especially interesting if you watch the pilot episode and then watch this one.
Mike was mischievous and a tad scoundrel....but he was not a bad person.
It's crazy watching this now having kids and a son who just started college hoping he would make the same choice if ever he would have to.Loved this show.Miss you Allen RIP.
Always been my favorite sitcom💗 RIP Alan🥀
Touching episode. Glad that Mike made the right choice as well as Eddie & Boner. TY for sharing this. God Bless You & stay safe.
Mike did the right thing. I'm proud of him!
Love the shows that dealt with real life issues amen God bless
RIP Alan Thicke
I need to binge watch this show again 😂
Nice lock on the door LOL. That's really gonna keep someone out
Back then everyone had chain locks
I was getting sentimental until I snorted at this comment lmao
We didn't. And if you jiggled the door knob our lock would open. LOL
RIP Alan thicke, the children of the 80s grew up with you as our tv dad
What an amazing scene. No agenda. Just great story.
A powerful scene. R.I.P. Alan Thicke
I guess Robin probably needed this type of conversation with his dad when he threw his marriage down the toilet and got famous for Blurred Lines.
Human beings make mistakes, did you learn a lesson though?
Gave me the chills at the end when Alan thicke says what a world. Cause it’s been about 5 years already since he’s passed and what a world we are in right now with COVID and other crazy things happening
Loved watching this back in the day it was as close to real life situations ( family) as a television show could get the role playing off each other was terrific and as I’ve gotten older in life and watch all the old episodes I think wow they were all really spot on !!! The writers did a great job with the storyline for each episode also it was like watching an actual family living through life as it happened I learned a lot just by watching them growing up I mean it wasn’t like most shows out there where you can tell it’s acting and their just going through their scripts it was true acting that you could tell they gave so much to their characters you couldn’t tell it was script reading and it’s rare to find such wonderful talented people like them it’s heartbreaking that Alan thicke left this life far too soon he was such a great actor with wonderful talent
One of my favorite scenes from the show..very poignant..touching..
I used to watch this show when I was a young boy years and years ago I’m 52 now very old
This is my favorite episode!
The casting and writing for this episode was remarkable; everyone was believable and the peer pressure felt very true to life. Sad that this very weekend kids will make bad choices to fit in.
I noticed little subliminal messages, but not bowing to peer pressure is still a good message.
BELIEVE in CHRIST
Jesus is Lord
Jesus doesnt exist
I remember this and how it was such a serious episode. I miss these shows honestly
They need to bring shows like these back again.
R.I.P Mr Alan Ticke.✍🎥🎬📼📺
Happy Easter 🐣
Growing pains was the greatest show Mike was my favorite he cute and funny kid but he had a great heart ❤❤❤❤
This is one of my favorite scenes of the entire series.
Powerful episode
Jason Seaver was a great sitcom dad.
rip watched u in growing pains every episode.
Hello. I remember that this message was more popular in many 1980s tv shows than now
Growing Pains is the greatest family sitcom and greatest show ever! It's funny and acting is great the pacing is great it has fun storylines and it has a fourth wall and Twilight zone episode called Meet the Seavers that's very creative and all well done my favorite part in the episode is when the set guy carries Ben over his shoulder.
I am amazed. Was television ever really liked this? I was in college in the '80s and I just took it for granted. So wholesome compared to what we have on today. Yet we thought we were so above the cutting edge back then. I guess that's why I just watch retro shows now
@Christian Brother true watching these shows on RE-wind TV!📺📼🛋
Shocked and sad.. RIP
This is why I loved Growing Pains
This always makes me laugh because in real life, if you say no to coke, the person offering will be like "OK, MORE FOR ME." pfft. But it was the Just Say No 80s.
R.I.P. Alan Thicke, aka Dr. Seaver🙏!
Just finished listening to Robin Thicke's "That's what Love Can do" and stopped by to see pops Alan Thicke! Glad I did. Great Episode and Happy Ending. :)
Jeson ohhh I Miss u ❤❤
Could someone upload full episodes of Growing Pains here on UA-cam.
In some ways, this was reality television before reality television.
Thank Alan Thicke for Growing Pains! R I P
wtf66611 I think the commentary was less on the drug, and more on doing the right thing (not bowing to peer pressure).
Dr. Seaver was a great father.
Alan Thicke great actor & a great man RIP. I'm sure it hit cast hard when he passed away both he & Andrew Koenig aka Boner.
Una gran lección sobre el peligro de las drogas!
Coming home at 2am from a party back in the 80's and not having done drugs is equal to knocking out Mike Tyson in Mike Tyson's Punchout!
I've been Mike one in 1000 tries.
🤣
id love to bump rails with Mike, boner, and Eddie
I have before .. Many Many times.. One time Alex and Mallory Keaton (Family Ties) showed up with this shit from Puerto Rico and Mallory was letting us do rails off her chest.. Good times good times. Then there was the night the Olsen twins (Full House) came out and we had to kick Kimmy Gibbler out because she was a real buzzkill, and we all wanted to sleep with the Olsen twins that night ... Luckily Webster had a stash of Valiums to put Kimmy to sleep and to calm us dow once we ran out of everything... Turned out the whole time we were buying our drugs from Danny Tanner.. Thats why he was always cleaning. All coked up and needed to do something.... These were great times. Fuck do I miss the late 80's early 90's
I was at a house party when I was 21 and people were snorting cocaine. I’m glad I resisted that day and other times where the opportunity presented.
What's so difficult about saying no to a drug that can literally kill you ?????
Yeah really LOL. TF?
''Beeeen, what did i tell you about exchanging sexual favors for Sudafed?''
Love this show so much
I'm looking for a clip from another episode. I think it was from the 1988 season. In the episode, Mike and Boner had planned to go to the local pizza shop to gaze at a girl they both liked tossing pizza bases. Mike had a book report to finish. He was made to stay home and complete his homework. There was a sequence in which Mike has a personal stereo. He listens to the song, Could've Been, by Tiffany. Next, Mike imagines how the night would have been if I had gone out instead. Mike and Boner were looking through the pizza shop window at this girl. She dropped a pizza base. Mike and Boner went inside to help her clean it up.
This made me laugh out loud when I first saw it.
i wondering where i can buy the whole show, really like to have that
loved it!