Eight is enough ! : Synopsis, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Filming Locations

The life of the Bradford family made up of Tom, the father of whom his wife Joan died during the first season making him a widower who must raise his eight children as best he can alone.

They live in a pretty villa in a residential area in Sacramento in California.

Eight it is enough! (Eight is Enough!) Was an American television series which was broadcast between 1977 and 1981. The series featured Dick Van Patten in the role of Tom Bradford, a Sacramento journalist who raises his eight children alone after the death of his woman. Each of the children has a different character and interests, which makes Tom's life difficult but often fun. The series follows the adventures of the Bradford family while they are facing daily challenges such as adolescence, romantic relationships, school and financial problems.

Despite the difficulties, the Bradford family remains united and supports Tom in his efforts to raise his children alone. They learn to work together and help each other, which allows them to overcome the obstacles that stand on their way.

Over the seasons, children grow up and start leaving the house to continue their own dreams. Tom, meanwhile, meets a woman named Abby and falls in love with her. They end up getting married, which adds a new dimension to the life of the Bradford family.

Together, Tom and Abby continue to raise children while facing new challenges and learning to compose with the differences between their two families. The series follows the adventures of the Bradford family as they sail in the complex waters of modern family life.

This sitcom was based on a character, Tom Braden, having really existed.

Grant Goodeve who plays the role of David Bradfort in the series, sings the generic of eight is enough!

The series started on March 15, 1977 and finished on August 29, 1981

In 1977, the 8 children Bradfords had to be a certain age in the series. From the largest to the smallest: - David Bradford: 23 years old alias Grand Goodeve was actually: 25 years old. - Marie Bradford: 21 years old alias Lani O'Grady was actually: 23 years old. - Joannie Bradford: 20 years alias Laurie Walters was actually: 30 years old. - Suzan Bradford Stockwell: 19 years old alias Suzan Richardson was actually! 25 years. - Nancy Bradford: 18 years old alias Diane Kay was actually: 25 years old. - Elisabeth Bradford: 15 years alias Connie Needham was actually: 18 years old. - Tommy Bradford: 14 years old alias Willie Aames was actually; 17 years. - Nicolas Bradford: 8 years old alias Adam Rich was actually 11 years old.

The real house was in southern California instead of Sacramento and no longer exists. The address, rue 1436 de Chêne is fictitious, as well as most other references to places, businesses and organizations in the series.

Filming locations:

• Santa Clarita, California, USA
• Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank Studios, Burbank, California, USA

• Creation date: 2003/07/01 by donovan
• Last Update: 2007/05/01 by shaunnah