thirtysomething
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide?s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide?s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.',
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Season 3
Episode 6: "Strangers"
Michael Learns That Peter Is Gay
Michael (Ken Olin) is informed that Peter (Peter Frechette), his coworker, is gay. Michael's cousin Melissa (Melanie Mayron) urges him to talk about Peter with Russell (David Marshall Grant), a friend of Melissa's.
Duration: 00:03:22
Timestamp: 00:04:53
Contributor: Alexana DuboisMelissa Bugs Out at the Dinner Party
Melissa (Melanie Mayron) and her boyfriend Lee (Corey Parker), who is younger, are invited to her friends' house for dinner. To her surprise, all of Melissa's friends are there, and she begins to imagine that Lee is acting immaturely among the guests.
Duration: 00:03:16
Timestamp: 00:14:22
Contributor: Alexana DuboisPeter and Russell Share Their Experiences as Gay Men
In bed, Peter (Peter Frechette) and Russell (David Marshall Grant) discuss their experiences being gay in the workplace and how AIDS has affected their personal relationships
Duration: 00:01:47
Timestamp: 00:20:20
Contributor: Alexana DuboisMelissa Asks Russell about His Romantic Relationships
Melissa (Melanie Mayron) probes Russell (David Marshall Grant) about his distanced relationship with Peter. Russell says it's a dangerous time for gay men, but Melissa doesn't buy his reasoning.
Duration: 00:01:59
Timestamp: 00:37:59
Contributor: Alexana Dubois
