Eight Is Enough 1977

Overview

Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that aired on the ABC network. The program premiered on March 15, 1977, and concluded its run on August 29, 1981. The show was developed based on the experiences of Thomas Braden, a syndicated newspaper columnist who was a real-life parent to eight children. Braden authored a book of the same name, which served as the inspiration for the television series. As a comedy-drama, the production focused on the domestic life and dynamics associated with a large family. The series is cataloged as a television program within the database of The Movie Database, which classifies the show under the genres of drama and comedy. By adapting the source material from Braden, the show brought the narrative of his household to a wider television audience throughout its four-year tenure on the air. The series remains a notable example of family-oriented television programming from the late 1970s and early 1980s.