challenge 63 · 80s tv show
4x thirtysomething (1987-1991)
I watched most of the 80s shows I have when I was little and can't remember much of them now :( I'll get around to them eventually but music rights are a problem (and the reason this show, and many others like The Wonder Years, aren't available to stream). I did watch thirtysomething almost a year ago and, in a twist literally anyone who's seen some of my icons in the past year could've seen coming, I chose this show! I could've gone with The Simpsons (whose first tv appearance was in 1987 as well), which is a classic.
As you can tell, most of these aren't DVD caps (only the first one iirc; others are from online players) and the quality for 80s shows is not great.
[links and alts]Links
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Alts
I think this review or this one summarize some of my feelings about this show pretty well and more eloquently than I could.
I might write more about it on my LJ once I post the icons so I don't take up much space here. I only heard of this show because my mom mentioned it while watching TWW more than a few times (a few before I watched it and many spoilery mentions after, too). I eventually checked it out and a couple of episodes later... I was hooked. I'm a sucker for shows where life happens and the stakes are relatively low -- a great respite from others -- but are still good. Great characters, fantastic performances. Plus It was kind of innovative for its era, too. I enjoyed it (even if it was a hard binge at times) and that's all I need. /soapbox