Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of thirtysomething with. Are all first-rate, and David Clennon's ad-agency head Miles Drentell is one of TV's most. When thirtysomething debuted in 1987 it was attacked by some critics as being a self-indulgent examination of the minutiae of yuppie life. Before the first season was over, some of those same.
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Ken Olin (Michael Steadman): Michael Steadman and his wife Hope Steadman were the core couple of the series. Michael worked at an advertising agency with his friend Eliot Weston and was burdened by his responsibilities at home and at the office. In real life, Ken Olin is married to 'thirtysomething' co-star Patricia Wettig, and both currently star on the ABC series 'Brothers & Sisters.' Olin has also made a name for himself behind the camera, directing episodes of 'Alias,' 'The West Wing,' 'Judging Amy' and 'Brothers & Sisters.' It's been more than 20 years since the hit television series 'thirtysomething' debuted on ABC in 1987. The series' tagline was 'real life is an acquired taste,' and the show focused on the trials and tribulations of a group of 30-something couples, friends and co-workers living in Philadelphia. Despite early criticism for its focus on the mundane aspects of everyday life, fans came to embrace the show's portrayal of young adult issues and relationships.
So what have the seven primary cast members been up to since the show went off the air in 1991? You can purchase 'thirtysomething' Season One at Amazon.com. Ken Olin (Michael Steadman): Michael Steadman and his wife Hope Steadman were the core couple of the series. Michael worked at an advertising agency with his friend Eliot Weston and was burdened by his responsibilities at home and at the office. In real life, Ken Olin is married to 'thirtysomething' co-star Patricia Wettig, and both currently star on the ABC series 'Brothers & Sisters.' Olin has also made a name for himself behind the camera, directing episodes of 'Alias,' 'The West Wing,' 'Judging Amy' and 'Brothers & Sisters.' Peter Horton (Gary Shepherd): Horton played womanizing bachelor and college professor Gary Shepherd.
Gary, who once said, 'I think I'm missing the relationship chromosome,' was romantically involved with his best friend Michael Steadman's cousin, Melissa. Horton has had a successful acting career post-'thirtysomething.' Recently he's starred in 'In Treatment' and 'Brothers & Sisters.' Like Olin, he honed his skills behind the camera while directing some episodes of 'thirtysomething,' and went on to direct the pilot of 'Grey's Anatomy' as well as episodes of 'Once and Again,' 'The Shield' and other shows.