Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

thirtysomething – an anniversary

September 29, 2010

It was 23 years ago today on Tuesday, September 29, 1987, that thirtysomething debuted. It was the pilot episode and I remember there was a lot of buzz surrounding this show. I had seen the ads for it, and knew I really wanted to watch it. So I did. Every Tuesday without fail. Okay, down at the end of the fourth season I think I missed one or two, but that’s because I had a baby (Chris) that April.

After the series ended, I watched the re-runs on Lifetime until they suddenly pulled the show for whatever reasons. Talk about being angry! So, I waited and waited for it to be re-run again and it never was. So, I waited and waited for it to be released on VHS video and it never was. I waited for it to be released on dvd and couldn’t understand why it wasn’t out when it should have been because it had been such a well loved show. Twenty-two years went by and finally last year I found out that the first season was going to be released on August 25 and I rejoiced. I rented it on Netflix and savored every moment of each episode. I remembered how I felt when I first started watching the show and compared it to how I felt now since I am grown up compared to being only 24 years old when it first aired. The characters I identified with back then, I still liked them. The characters I didn’t like back then, I still didn’t like them. Waiting between season releases was like waiting for the start of each new season when it was on then – excruciating!

Well, I knew from the start I would have to buy the dvd’s. I buy very few movies/tv shows because I have to really, really love them to own them. This is one of those shows. Not having a lot of money, I also knew I’d have to wait a little bit to gather funds. As luck would have it, Matt bought me Season One for my birthday and with the gift card Jeff gave me, I bought Season 2 when it was released. Then, I bought Season 3 with the Christmas gift card my mom had given me. Now, all I had to do was wait for Season 4 which wouldn’t come out until September 7. I started saving up, but then I missed my opportunity! I did not pre-order because I was hoping for a lower price than $44 so I waited and then when I decided to go ahead and buy it, the price had jumped 10 bucks!! So, I waited again and luck was with me again – the price went down to $39.99 and I jumped on it. Now I own ALL four seasons and I couldn’t be happier!!

I have now finished watching all of the episodes on Season 4 and am returning to the beginning tonight to watch them all again. I am starting with the pilot since today is the anniversary of its airing, and then each Friday I will watch two episodes (or an episode with it’s coordinating commentary) until I have gone through all four seasons again. I am also going to come here and comment on each episode – my thoughts, likes, dislikes, etc. Feel free to leave comments about what you think too!

So journey back in time with me to the Steadman home and re-live all those great moments that made us laugh, cry, get angry, or just made us think. See you on Friday!

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On September 29, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Joyce said:

You are TOO funny!! And can we still be friends.... I've never watched that show. I think I'll get one from netflix so I can see what I've missed.

On September 30, 2010 at 3:42 AM, java_queen said:

Of course we can still be friends!! If you do watch it, let me know what you think.

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September 29, 2010

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