Are you okay, Corky?

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Television series
German title Are you okay, Corky?
Original title Life Goes On
Country of production United States
original language English
Year (s) 1989-1993
length 60 minutes
Episodes 83
genre drama
idea Michael Braverman
First broadcast September 12, 1989 (USA) on ABC
German-language
first broadcast
October 25, 1993 on Das Erste
occupation

Are you okay, Corky? is an American television series. It was the first series in which an actor diagnosed as mentally retarded took the lead role. Corky is a student with trisomy 21 . The television series shows the pitfalls and everyday problems of the boy in his environment, for example in the regular school he attended.

Awards (selection)

  • Leading Actor Chris Burke was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series in 1990.
  • Actor Chad Lowe was awarded an Emmy in 1993 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series .
  • Actress Viveca Lindfors received an Emmy for her guest appearance on one episode.
  • Kellie Martin received the Young Artist Award in 1991 and 1992 .

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