papasmerf said:
Didn't he play the character that finally burried Growing Pains?
yep....it's the rule of television.....anytime a sitcom introduces a new younger character into the show.....that's when the sitcom jumps the shark...examples
Different Strokes - new kid Brian(?) .....show bites after that
Family Ties - Keatons have new baby....show bites after that
Cosby show - Raven simone (?) denise's adopted kid....show bites after that
Goodtimes - Janet Jackson (played girl who's parent abused her)....show bites after that
Welcome Back Kotter - The Kotters have a baby....show bites after that
....many more examples....but you get the point