This was a show that made the competition pale in comparison. It is an Aaron Spelling production made before he became a sleaze machine. "Family" was the highlight of my viewing week when I was a student in grad school--too busy for everything but Family.
I was unfamiliar with Sada Thompson's work. Her portrayal gave the character a ring of genuine realness (not reality--realness). She portrayed a character that was a lady of elegance, honesty, compassion, nurturing--qualities that were so real the apple need not fall far from the tree on this one to realize that this was who she was at heart in her real family life. I never could see enough of her work. As a character and an actress who could draw you in, she and her supporting cast mates were always welcome guests in our home. There was never another show like it before or since. And frankly nobody but Sada could ever fill this role should a new series be mounted. It was a sad day when we found out that Family would not be returning. It left a void in our lives. Would that actors could launch the same effect in the current entertainment market of TV shows. I have a feeling that this series wouldn't get past 13 weeks.
I was unfamiliar with Sada Thompson's work. Her portrayal gave the character a ring of genuine realness (not reality--realness). She portrayed a character that was a lady of elegance, honesty, compassion, nurturing--qualities that were so real the apple need not fall far from the tree on this one to realize that this was who she was at heart in her real family life. I never could see enough of her work. As a character and an actress who could draw you in, she and her supporting cast mates were always welcome guests in our home. There was never another show like it before or since. And frankly nobody but Sada could ever fill this role should a new series be mounted. It was a sad day when we found out that Family would not be returning. It left a void in our lives. Would that actors could launch the same effect in the current entertainment market of TV shows. I have a feeling that this series wouldn't get past 13 weeks.