My Memories: The Alan Thicke Show

Before Alan Thicke was known to American audiences, he hosted a talk show here in Canada. One of my fondest memories was the day my brother and I went to watch one of his shows being taped at the studio in Vancouver (BC), Canada. (BCTV on Lougheed Highway)

Alan Thicke Show - Canada 1980's
Interviews John Ritter

I LOVED Alan but I was able to talk my brother into taking me because one of his guests was Kirstie Alley, "Star Trek: Wrath of Khan" had just come out and my brother was an ultimate "Trekkie".

I found out a LOT about how TV "stuff" was put together that day. (For example, they filmed not one but three shows with the same audience. One right after the other.) 

I found out a LOT about how my brother was "put together" that day too. 

What's also amazing about my memories of that day?
(Yes. This is a "flashback" within a "flashback".)

About one week ago I was praying and that entire day spent at the "Alan Thicke Show" came back to me in vivid and minute detail. 
I remember specifically thinking, "Boy. My memories certainly are jumping all over the place." 
I prayed for my brother but I didn't think to pray for Alan.  

Because I've been a Christian for so long, people often ask me how I know when Jesus is talking to me. Well, apparently I don't hear Him a lot of the time. But I don't think it's necessarily or completely a bad thing for me to realize I'm nowhere near as "holy" as I think I am.

March 1, 1947 -
December 13, 2016

I'm sure Alan is okay now. I have prayed for him many times throughout the years and I'm sure other people (who did hear the Lord's prompting) helped pray him on his journey into the next world of God's kingdom.







As for me, I've been reminded that when Jesus communicates with his children He often comes from "left field". (In a way or place or time that is unexpected.) So I need to watch (listen) more closely for that.

Thanks to Alan, my brother, and the Lord for that wonderful day with wonderful memories and the "warm fuzzies" it brings freshly and fondly to me.

And to Jesus, the "King of kings and LORD of lords" who never changes, but makes sure that I constantly am.

"Growing Pains" Cast
Does the kid on the end look familiar?

Leonardo Dicaprio

Love Laura-Lee   



P.S. If the YouTube video stops working, try clicking on its direct LINK found below it. 

Direct LINK to YouTube video about Alan Thicke's Death

LINK Growing Pains Cast Reunion (CNN - Larry King Live)

Wondering what KIRK CAMERON is up to these days?

Kirk Cameron

Here's just a small sampling of his preaching AND a couple of his movies. 
("Left Behind" the original is my favorite)


LINK "Left Behind" the Full Movie at YouTube
(Millions of people worldwide suddenly disappear. Even some from an airplane in midflight. Where did they all go and what will happen to those "left behind"? - Post-apocalyptic thriller based on best-selling book series.)

LINK to "Fireproof" Official Trailer "Never leave your partner behind"
(A  heroic fireman with a troubled marriage decides to postpone his divorce for 40 days and take  "The Love Dare" as a promise to his father. But can he give to his wife what he doesn't have inside himself to give?)

LINK to Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort (debating Evolution)


LINK to "Way of the Master" website

Kirk Cameron
with wife Chelsea

Kirk Cameron's Children