Why was Monique Lanier replaced on Life Goes On?

Monique Lanier (Paige Thatcher 1989-1990) Lanier would leave the show after the first season, as her daughter was born premature, and was replaced in the series by actress Tracey Needham.

What happened to the actor who played Corky on Life Goes On?

Chris Burke Following his pioneering turn as son Corky, Chris turned up on a few more shows, including Touched By an Angel. Per IMDb, he also has credits in Promised Land, ER, The Division and his latest in 2003’s Mona Lisa Smile.

Where is Christopher Burke now?

New York City
Today, Chris is 48 and living in New York City. “It’s real great to be known on TV,” he says.

What was the show with the Down syndrome boy?

Teenager Charles “Corky” (Chris Burke) has Down syndrome. As the series begins, he starts attending specialized classes at the local high school. Corky had previously attended a specialized school.

Who played Corky’s girlfriend on Life Goes On?

Andrea Friedman
Corky eventually got a job as an usher at a local movie theater. He later found a girlfriend, Amanda Swanson (Andrea Friedman), who also had Down Syndrome. They married by the series’ end.

Is Life Goes On being rebooted?

Life Goes On is coming back with a sequel, and it’s heading to NBC. Life Goes On is coming back with a sequel, and it’s heading to NBC, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The sequel series will reportedly bring back actress Kellie Martin aka Becca Thatcher.

How old is Chris Burke?

56 years (August 26, 1965)Chris Burke / Age

Did Born This Way get Cancelled?

On August 22, 2019, it was announced that the series will end with a six-part short form digital series titled Born This Way: Moving Forward which premiered on December 13, 2019 and a one-hour linear series finale holiday special titled A Very Born This Way Christmas which premiered on December 18, 2019.

What TV show had a brother with Down syndrome?

A sharp-witted Marine veteran becomes a private investigator in Portland, Oregon, where she takes care of her brother who has Down syndrome. A sharp-witted Marine veteran becomes a private investigator in Portland, Oregon, where she takes care of her brother who has Down syndrome.

Does Chris Burke have Down syndrome?

Like the character he plays on ABC’s “Life Goes On,” one of the season’s most praised new series, Chris Burke was born with Down syndrome (“just a mild case of it,” he insists) and has struggled with the mental retardation that accompanies it.

How many seasons were there of Life Goes On?

4Life Goes On / Number of seasons