In the Beginning, Hope and Michael.. I remember watching the original pilot in 1987 and thinking it was wonderful. Twenty-two years later, I actually found it slow-moving and the main characters, Hope and Michael, without any real depth. I did enjoy the characters Melissa, Michael’s awkward and lovable cousin, the photographer and Gary, Michael’s best friend, a college professor, a bit of a playboy and Melissa’s ex-boyfriend. One notable seen in the pilot is one that most new parents trying to spend time with their childless and career-oriented friends can relate to; Hope and her best friend Ellen attempting to have lunch with a crying baby Janey making it impossible! The competition, the underlying jealousies that Hope and Ellen feel is just under the surface.I recommend the Pilot Episode of Thirtysomething to all the super-fans of the show!
Yes, the references are terribly dated. And yes, many of the catch-phrases are antiquated. And yes, some of the music and acting are a little melodramatic. Still, this show contains enough depth and insight into the human experience, and enough humor, that it is still enjoyable years later – a rare accomplishment for serial television.
Wow! This episode is nothing short of amazing. This episode is what made me fall in love with Polly Draper. She was amazing as Ellen. I love her acting. Ellen’s dialogue here is so memorable that I haven’t seen this episode in over 20 years and I still remember it almost word for word. Great writing! Love the music too especially in the insightful scene with Ellen opening up to Hope about Whitman. So good to see Thirtysomething on video. Sure, there are episodes of Thirtysomething that are practically unwatchable, but there are episodes like this one that really make the series shine!
In the Beginning, Hope and Michael.. I remember watching the original pilot in 1987 and thinking it was wonderful. Twenty-two years later, I actually found it slow-moving and the main characters, Hope and Michael, without any real depth. I did enjoy the characters Melissa, Michael’s awkward and lovable cousin, the photographer and Gary, Michael’s best friend, a college professor, a bit of a playboy and Melissa’s ex-boyfriend. One notable seen in the pilot is one that most new parents trying to spend time with their childless and career-oriented friends can relate to; Hope and her best friend Ellen attempting to have lunch with a crying baby Janey making it impossible! The competition, the underlying jealousies that Hope and Ellen feel is just under the surface.I recommend the Pilot Episode of Thirtysomething to all the super-fans of the show!
Yes, the references are terribly dated. And yes, many of the catch-phrases are antiquated. And yes, some of the music and acting are a little melodramatic. Still, this show contains enough depth and insight into the human experience, and enough humor, that it is still enjoyable years later – a rare accomplishment for serial television.
Wow! This episode is nothing short of amazing. This episode is what made me fall in love with Polly Draper. She was amazing as Ellen. I love her acting. Ellen’s dialogue here is so memorable that I haven’t seen this episode in over 20 years and I still remember it almost word for word. Great writing! Love the music too especially in the insightful scene with Ellen opening up to Hope about Whitman. So good to see Thirtysomething on video. Sure, there are episodes of Thirtysomething that are practically unwatchable, but there are episodes like this one that really make the series shine!