"So there was a constant flow and a thin line there between reality and television and yes, much of what I was experiencing in my real life was also what was going on in the television show to the extent that I had to take writers' advice and from the counselors around"

This quote by Alan Thicke speaks to the blurred lines between truth and television. He is saying that much of what he was experiencing in his real life was likewise being depicted in the tv show he was in. This suggests that the program was really reflective of his life, which he had to listen from the authors and counselors to ensure that the program was as accurate as possible. This quote talks to the power of television to show reality, and how it can be used to inform stories that are true to life. It likewise speaks to the importance of having actually specialists involved in the production of a show, as they can assist to make sure that the program is as accurate as possible.