thirtysomething THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON debuts for the first time on DVD January 19, 2010: 12/21/2009 |
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Few television programs can claim to have the cultural resonance that thirtysomething did in television history. When the intimate details of seven lives from Philadelphia — Michael and Hope Steadman, Elliot and Nancy Weston, Gary Shepherd, Melissa Steadman and Ellyn Warren — unfolded on weekly television during the late ’80s, this acclaimed series not only struck a chord with television viewers, particularly the baby boomers, but alsoattracted a large following for its identifiable characters and weighty story lines. Groundbreaking episodes explored such sensitive subject matter as accidental pregnancy, miscarriage and battling cancer, as well as the shake-up of the traditional nuclear family that had been a staple of television since its inception. Winner of 13 Prime-time Emmy® Awards, two Golden Globes®, a Peabody® Award and numerous honors and accolades, thirtysomething held up a mirror to a generation of young adults struggling to find a larger meaning to their existence in an era marked by rampant consumerism and the ‘yuppie’ ethos.
On January 19, 2009, thirtysomething returns for a second season on DVD when Shout! Factory proudly presents thirtysomething: The Complete Second Season in a 5-DVD box set. Featuring all 17 episodes restored from the original film elements along with new interviews and commentaries, the collectible thirtysomething: The Complete Second Season DVD box set is available for the first time to own at $59.97.
Season Two picks up as Hope (Mel Harris) and Michael (Ken Olin) begin trying for a second child; Elliot (Tim Busfield) moves to lure Nancy (Patricia Wettig) back; after trying to rekindle things with Melissa (Melanie Mayron), Gary (Peter Horton) gets serious with Susannah (Patricia Kalember); Melissa continues to find herself while reexamining her string of failed relationships; and Ellyn (Poly Draper) gets an ulcer and alienates those close to her. Then comes a new agitator for Michael and Elliot: David Clennon joins the cast as the diabolical, smug, manipulative and very successful advertising mogul Miles Drentell, whose arrival is ill-timed for the duo, but rife with dramatic prospects. Will Miles be the savior for their ailing careers, or is he a shark circling the waters?
Throughout the season, these characters struggle with the idealism of the past versus the tough reality of their futures. They continue to cope with making difficult adult decisions and questioning their own choices.
In becoming a commercial force that connected with millions of viewers every week, the series continued to push the limits of what a great television show was capable of while consistently maintaining its artistic and creative edge.
IN-DEPTH DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
• Mad Ad Man: Miles Drentell
• Inside The Outsider: Susannah Hart
• W.G. Snuffy Walden On The Music Of thirtysomething
• Episode Commentaries by Creators, Cast and Crew
thirtysomething stars Timothy Busfield as Elliot Weston, Polly Draper as Ellyn Warren, Mel Harris as Hope Steadman, Peter Horton as Gary Shepherd, Melanie Mayron as Melissa Steadman, Ken Olin as Michael Steadman and Patricia Wettig as Nancy Krieger Weston.
The television series thirtysomething is a production of the Bedford Falls Company in association with MGM/UA Television Production Group.
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.
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