Growing Pains: The Complete First Season DVD Revie

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Scenes from the unaired pilot feature a different Carol, who is a much more stereotypical braniac. No offense to actress Elizabeth Ward, who just does what she was given, but it was too extreme.

A gag reel features a lot of Alan Thicke mugging. Very uncharacteristic for his straight man persona. Then you see Kirk Cameron playing to the fans, who were already clamoring for him. Lots of flubs and stumbles on the set are very entertaining.

The cast retrospective is in a very intimate roundtable campfire setting, which creates a very real family atmosphere. Everyone is in good spirits and share their stories. They all look good and have a lot to share about working on the show and reflecting on it today.