1. It was based on a true story (that of creator Neal Marlens)
2. It lasted 7 years on the ABC Television Network
3. It made a teen idol out of Kirk Cameron
4. It gave Leonardo DiCaprio his big break
5. It aired in reruns on Nick at Nite from 2005-2008

I can think of one dude the wife on growing pains was cute the reason i watch the show lol

7. Tracey Gold. Talk about CUTE!!! :notworthy

8. Unlike some sitcoms, it ended at the right time.
9. Also unlike some sitcoms, it had a proper finale.