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Thirtysomething Reunion

Barely cognizant to the world this a.m. at 5:15, I grabbed the remote to turn on the news in an attempt to wake up and crawl out of bed.  I immediately heard the Thirtysomething theme song and sprang to life.  The cast from Thirtysomething is having a reunion tomorrow, on 08/26/2009, on Good Morning America!  Set your Tivo’s now. 

I adored Thirtysomething.  It represented everything I, as a 20-something, wanted to have as a 30-something when I got there.

It’s been more than 20 years since the hit television series “Thirtysomething” debuted on ABC in 1987, and the cast is coming together for a reunion Tuesday, Aug. 25 on “Good Morning America!” The series’ tagline was “real life is an acquired taste,” and the show focused on the trials and tribulations of a group of 30-something couples, friends and co-workers living in Philadelphia. Despite early criticism for its focus on the mundane aspects of everyday life, fans came to embrace the show’s portrayal of young adult issues and relationships. So what have the seven primary cast members been up to since the show went off the air in 1991?

It’s quit obvious from the pictures that Ken Olin has been up to …looking ridiculously sexy for the past 20 years.  The entire cast looks great, in fact.  Take a look:

 

Ken Olin…the dreamy Ken Olin!  He’s always been tops on my list.  I’ve compared every date I’ve ever had to Ken Olin, or shall I say, Michael Steadman.   They were big, impossible shoes to fill! 

Ken Olin (Michael Steadman): Michael Steadman and his wife Hope Steadman were the core couple of the series. Michael worked at an advertising agency with his friend Eliot Weston and was burdened by his responsibilities at home and at the office. In real life, Ken Olin is married to “thirtysomething” co-star Patricia Wettig, and both currently star on the ABC series “Brothers & Sisters.” Olin has also made a name for himself behind the camera, directing episodes of “Alias,” “The West Wing,” “Judging Amy” and “Brothers & Sisters.”
(ABC )

I’ll just say it…I never did like Hope Steadman.  Not because Mel Harris (who played Hope) wasn’t a great actress;  it’s just that I never thought she was good enough for Michael.  She was the competition, if you will.

Mel Harris (Hope Steadman): Married to Michael Steadman, Hope was conflicted over her decision to be stay-at-home mom. Another recurring theme on the show was Michael and Hope’s interfaith marriage.  He was Jewish and she was Christian. Hope’s best friend on the show was Ellyn Weston. Mel Harris is still a familiar face to TV viewers. She’s had roles on “The West Wing,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “House” and other series.
(HO/ABC)

To read up on the entire cast, link to ABC for the cast bios.    Kudos to ABC for having a Thirtysomething reunion.  I can’t wait to watch it!

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