With the election of Jimmy Carter in 1976 and his inauguration in 1977 came the start of the four year run of one of the finest dramas from the 70s. Eight is Enough is more than a comedy - I guess a comedy- drama as it dealt with some very serious issues. I remember one episode where David Bradford (Grant Goodeve) lost his bearings when one of his close friends died.
Unfortunately with Carter being defeated by Reagan in 1980, came the end of Eight is Enough sadly. Could Eight is Enough have worked during the Reagan era which was personified in 80s classics such as Dallas, Dynasty, Falcon Crest and L.A. Law? Maybe, if say Tom Bradford dumped his second wife Abby for a younger trophy wife. Then it could have been Eight is not Enough.
Unfortunately with Carter being defeated by Reagan in 1980, came the end of Eight is Enough sadly. Could Eight is Enough have worked during the Reagan era which was personified in 80s classics such as Dallas, Dynasty, Falcon Crest and L.A. Law? Maybe, if say Tom Bradford dumped his second wife Abby for a younger trophy wife. Then it could have been Eight is not Enough.