On this day April 24, 1987, the final episode of the family sitcom Together We Stand aired on CBS. The show ran for one season with 19 episodes and followed the story of a blended family navigating life after adoption, cultural differences, and personal growth.
Together We Stand starred Dee Wallace, known for playing the mom in E.T., and Jonathan Ke Quan, who played Data in The Goonies and later appeared in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The show attempted to bring warmth and diversity to the family sitcom format, but it struggled with ratings and format changes during its run. Despite its short life, the series featured early performances from young actors who would later become familiar faces in 80s pop culture.
Fun fact: After a mid season retooling, the show was briefly renamed Nothing Is Easy in an effort to boost ratings, but the change didn’t help its chances.
Trivia question: What 80s family sitcom starring two actors from major Spielberg films was briefly rebranded with a new title during its only season?
Together We Stand starred Dee Wallace, known for playing the mom in E.T., and Jonathan Ke Quan, who played Data in The Goonies and later appeared in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The show attempted to bring warmth and diversity to the family sitcom format, but it struggled with ratings and format changes during its run. Despite its short life, the series featured early performances from young actors who would later become familiar faces in 80s pop culture.
Fun fact: After a mid season retooling, the show was briefly renamed Nothing Is Easy in an effort to boost ratings, but the change didn’t help its chances.
Trivia question: What 80s family sitcom starring two actors from major Spielberg films was briefly rebranded with a new title during its only season?
