Eight Is Enough The Hipbone's Connected to the Thighbone (Season 3, Episode 8)
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TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

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Eight Is Enough

The Hipbone's Connected to the Thighbone (Season 3, Episode 8)

TV-G

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

Mary struggles to keep up in med school amid the chaos and distractions of family life; Tommy burns through family members as he takes the wheel in preparation for drivers' education.

Director

Irving J. Moore

Writers

Thomas Braden (based on the book "Eight Is Enough" by) | William Blinn (developed for television by) | Parke Perine (written by)

Producers

Gary Adelson | Greg Strangis

Cinematographer

Marvin L. Gunter

Editor

Marvin Adelson

Casting Director

Irene Mariano

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 1, 1978

Release date

Nov 1, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Dick Van Patten Tom Bradford Tom Bradford See fewer	Spaceballs (1987)
Betty Buckley Abby Bradford Abby Bradford See fewer	Split (IX) (2016)
Grant Goodeve David Bradford David Bradford See fewer	F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon (2005)
Willie Aames Tommy Bradford Tommy Bradford See fewer	Eight Is Enough (1977)
Dianne Kay Nancy Bradford Nancy Bradford See fewer	1941 (1979)
Connie Needham Elizabeth Bradford (as Connie Newton) Elizabeth Bradford (as Connie Newton) See fewer	Fame (1982)
Lani O'Grady Mary Bradford Mary Bradford See fewer	Eight Is Enough (1977)
Adam Rich Nicholas Bradford Nicholas Bradford See fewer	Code Red (1981)
Susan Richardson Susan Bradford Susan Bradford See fewer	American Graffiti (1973)
Laurie Walters Joannie Bradford Joannie Bradford See fewer	Warlock Moon (1973)
Stanley Bennett Clay Medical Student Friend of Mary (as Stanley Clay) Medical Student Friend of Mary (as Stanley Clay) See fewer	I, Robot (2004)
Lanny Duncan Traffic Cop Traffic Cop See fewer	Avengers: Endgame (2019)
David Hurst Dr. Frankman Dr. Frankman See fewer	The Boys from Brazil (1978)
Michael Thoma Dr. Greg Maxwell Dr. Greg Maxwell See fewer	Fame (1982)