On February 20, 1989, CBS aired the final episode of Almost Grown, a critically acclaimed but short-lived drama that ran for one season and 13 episodes.
Created by David Chase—who would later go on to create The Sopranos—the show starred Tim Daly and Eve Gordon as a couple navigating different stages of their relationship. What made Almost Grown unique was its storytelling format, jumping between three different time periods: the early 1960s, the 1970s, and the late 1980s. The series used music from each era to set the tone, creating a nostalgic and emotionally engaging experience.
Despite strong critical praise, the show struggled in the ratings and was canceled before it could find a wider audience. Over the years, it has become a lost gem from late-80s television, especially considering Chase’s later success in the industry.
Fun fact: Almost Grown was one of David Chase’s first major TV projects before he created The Sopranos, one of the most influential series of all time.
Trivia question: What iconic 90s HBO drama did Almost Grown creator David Chase go on to develop?
Created by David Chase—who would later go on to create The Sopranos—the show starred Tim Daly and Eve Gordon as a couple navigating different stages of their relationship. What made Almost Grown unique was its storytelling format, jumping between three different time periods: the early 1960s, the 1970s, and the late 1980s. The series used music from each era to set the tone, creating a nostalgic and emotionally engaging experience.
Despite strong critical praise, the show struggled in the ratings and was canceled before it could find a wider audience. Over the years, it has become a lost gem from late-80s television, especially considering Chase’s later success in the industry.
Fun fact: Almost Grown was one of David Chase’s first major TV projects before he created The Sopranos, one of the most influential series of all time.
Trivia question: What iconic 90s HBO drama did Almost Grown creator David Chase go on to develop?
