The term THICKE OF TV is referring to ALAN Thicke, a Canadian actor, songwriter, and game and talk show host. He was best known for his role as Jason Seaver on the ABC television series Growing Pains. He also wrote theme songs for several popular television shows, including Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. He hosted his own talk show, Thicke of the Night, from 1983 to 1984. He passed away in 2016.