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| Family - The Complete First and Second Seasons | 
 enlarge | Directors: Gerold S. O'loughlin, Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, Randal Kleiser, Ralph Senensky
Actors: James Broderick, Sada Thompson, Meredith Baxter, Kristy Mcnichol
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $26.45
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Avg. Customer Rating:  95 reviews
Sales Rank: 5626
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 1382
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: 15622
UPC: 043396156227
EAN: 0043396156227
ASIN: B000GFRI68
Theatrical Release Date: March 9, 1976
Release Date: September 5, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Absolutely NEW! - Factory Sealed - Speedy shipment from the Twin Cities, MN.
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Product Description
FAMILY is the hit dramatic series that explores the lives loves and hardships of a contemporary 1970s American family told with heart and humor. Originally given a six-episode run the show became a surprise hit in the fall of 1976 and won two Emmy Awards for the second season. This groundbreaking series is a Mike Nichols production (Academy Award winner 1967 Best Director The Graduate) created by Jay Presson Allen (Cabaret) and executive produced by the powerhouse producing team of Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg (TV's "Charlie's Angels" and "Starsky & Hutch").FAMILY follows the saga of the Lawrence family of Pasadena California - parents Kate (Sada Thompson) and Doug (James Broderick) and their three children: young divorced mother Nancy (played by Elayne Heilveil in the first season and by Meredith Baxter Birney in the second season) high school dropout Willie (Gary Frank) and young teenage daughter Buddy (Kristy McNichol). Notable guest stars include Willie Aames Helen Hunt James Woods and Tommy Lee Jones.System Requirements:Running Time 1288 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396156227 Manufacturer No: 15622
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In the mid-'70s, Family was sort of the anti-All in the Family--dealing with the issues of the day, but far more sincerely and earnestly than Archie Bunker & tribe. In fact, the landmark series, which debuted in 1976 on ABC, quickly gained a following for its willingness to integrate controversy with a fairly typical upper-middle-class family. The Lawrences--headed by Sada Thompson as Kate and James Broderick (father of Matthew Broderick) as Doug--were close-knit but willing to face issues like infidelity, gay friends, alcoholism, divorce, and more--making it ground-breaking for primetime TV. The kids (divorcee Nancy, played in season 1 by Elayne Heilveil and replaced in season 2 by Meredith Baxter Birney; Willie, played by Gary Frank; and the heartbreakingly adorable Buddy, played by Kristy McNichol) knew they had mom and dad's support, even when the going got tough, and were there for each other when crises arose. And happily, the show's producers, which included Mike Nichols and Aaron Spelling, realized all this earnestness needed leavening with some humor. When Buddy is needling Willie for dance lessons so she can go to the Junior Jump with the babelicious Carl ("Hey, the Strawberry Shakes are playing!"), Willie balks. Then Buddy looks him square in the eye and says, "I need a personal triumph, Willie." She shoots, she scores. The show, which won Emmys for both Thompson and McNichol, boasts stellar writing and believable situations, and is still compulsive watchable years later. The boxed set includes all 28 episodes of the first two seasons. --A.T. Hurley
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One of my very favorite shows September 3, 2008
I so enjoyed watching "Family" when it was on TV back in the 70's. Now I get to watch it all over again, and it is a welcome addition to our DVD collection. "Family" is a breath of fresh air in this day and age of boring, watered down, and repetitive television shows. I just hope the rest of the show's seasons are also released on DVD soon. Thanks!
Come on Sony! Release the rest of the seasons August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Now, this is an excellent TV series. I loved watching this show in the 70's. I hunger for shows like this. I could relate to Buddy. She's so like me. The quality of these DVD's are excellent. This show is about a simpler time. The problems of the 70's is nothing like the problems that are out there now with families. This is a descent family show, unlike the crap that's on TV today. I got rid of my cable TV because of the crap on TV. Now, with my roof antenna, I just watch a little of normal TV and a lot of old shows on DVD. COME ON SONY! RELEASE THE REST OF THE SEASONS. Give me something else to watch.
Excellent August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
They don't make shows like this anymore. I love every episode and I just
wish there were more seasons available. Thank you so much.
Super July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm pleased for having this DVD-Set in my stock. But i wait for the rest of the seasons. Hope they came out fast for complete my set.
Family - more seasons, where are you??? July 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a show I was a little young for when it aired on t.v., but as an adult I had remembered some episodes and so wanted it relaeased! Now, it has been, but just the two seasons??? Thats like giving us just a few licks off of an ice-cream cone and keeping the rest hidden. PLEASE RELEASE MORE! WE LOVE IT!
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