Lim Kay Tong
Growing Up (1995)
Season 1
Local English drama goes nostalgic! Rediffusion radio, the wayang, the Beatles..icons which evoke memories of the 60's in this new series. It charts the ups and downs of the Tay family living in the era as seen through the eyes of the second son (Steven Lim). Lim Kay Tong plays the stern patriarch; Wee Soon Hui, the typical stoic mother and Andrew Seow as a James Dean--like rebel.
Released Dec. 31, 1995
Episode 60 min
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S1E1 - Yesterday
Local English drama goes nostalgic! Rediffusion radio, the wayang, the Beatles..icons which evoke memories of the 60's in this new series. It charts the ups and downs of the Tay family living in the era as seen through the eyes of the second son (Steven Lim). Lim Kay Tong plays the stern patriarch; Wee Soon Hui, the typical stoic mother and Andrew Seow as a James Dean--like rebel.
Jan. 1, 1996, midnight
S1E2 - Walk Like A Man
Jan. 8, 1996, midnight
S1E3 - Father Of The Bride
With a little help from his friends, the Tays and Ismail, Govinda comes up with a plan to impress his daughter Shanti, her fiance', and her future mother-in-law when they fly down to Singapore to see him, but the best-laid plans have a way of going wrong..
Jan. 15, 1996, midnight
S1E4 - Do You Want To Know A Secret
Poh Choo returns and creates a stir in the family. Just when you thought it was safe to give away your first daughter.
Jan. 22, 1996, midnight
S1E5 - Stand By Me
Mr Tay's old classmate comes for a visit. Everyone's excited but soon feel uneasy when they find out he's a leper. However he eventually impresses the family with his strong determination and willpower. David especially learns a lesson or two about life from him when the former encounters a bully in school.
Jan. 29, 1996, midnight
S1E6 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
When Mr Tay's old classmate visits, everyone's excited, but they soon feel uneasy when they find out that he's a leper. However, he eventually impresses the family with his strong determination and willpower. David especially learns a lesson or two about life from him when he encounters a bully in school.
Feb. 5, 1996, midnight
S1E7 - To Catch A Thief
When David is accused of stealing in his class, no one believes he is innocent. He gets a big surprise when he finds out who the real culprit is.
Feb. 12, 1996, midnight
S1E8 - The Longest Day
Gary, David, and Vicky attend Ismail's wedding and experience a taste of kampung life. Vicky has the hardest time adjusting. Find out why.
Feb. 19, 1996, midnight
S1E9 - Don't Be Cruel
David finds out the real reason that his best friend Ah Guan stammers.
Feb. 26, 1996, midnight
S1E10 - Your Cheating Heart
Mrs Tay suspects that her husband is having a fling with a wayang performer; Mei Lee accuses Vicky of stealing her boyfriend.
March 4, 1996, midnight
S1E11 - All Shook Up
March 11, 1996, midnight
S1E12 - We Can Work It Out
The story of how Mr Tay met his wife: Once upon a time, in a war far, far away, a boy met a girl.
March 18, 1996, midnight
S1E13 - Que Sera Sera
In this last installment, Mr Tay is promoted. But happiness in the Tay household is short-lived when he must work.
March 25, 1996, midnight
Network: MediaCorp Channel 5
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 1995
Last Air Date: April 9, 2001, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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