The popular series was based on the actual life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden and his experiences raising his eight children.

Aames also remembered Rich's role as Nicholas Bradford on Eight Is Enough, with Aames beside him as Nicholas's brother Tommy Bradford. "I can't tell you how many parents have told me they named ...

"I also have always been convinced that one of the reasons for the popularity of Eight Is Enough was because of the opening scenes every week with Tom Bradford and Nicholas." "They drew everyone ...