Daily Time Capsule

January 15, 1988 - The Thorns Premiered on ABC

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. At We Love the Eighties we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, from classic music and blockbuster movies to retro TV shows, vintage video games, pop culture icons, and bold fashion trends. Take a trip down memory lane with our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join in on nostalgic forum discussions, and share your favorite memories from the greatest decade ever. Guests can browse a few threads, but full access requires registration. Ready to relive the magic of the 80s? Sign up today and become part of our passionate eighties community.
Register Log in
Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
11,714
Reaction score
472
Credits
75
thethorns.jpg
​
On this day, January 15, 1988, The Thorns premiered on ABC. This sitcom followed the lives of the Thorn family, a dysfunctional yet endearing group navigating their quirky and chaotic suburban lives. Despite its potential, The Thorns struggled to find its audience and ran for just one season with 12 episodes.

Although short-lived, the series has become a nostalgic footnote for fans of 80s television, showcasing a lighthearted take on family dynamics during the era.

Fun Fact: The Thorns was one of several sitcoms launched by ABC in the late 80s as part of a wave of family-centered comedies, but it didn’t manage to capture the same success as contemporaries like Full House.

Trivia Question: Which other popular 80s sitcom also featured a dysfunctional family but ran for nine successful seasons?
 
Back
Top