There’s nothing quite like a trip down memory lane, especially when it involves some of the most iconic stars from the groundbreaking drama, thirtysomething. Recently, Ken Olin, Patricia Wettig, and Timothy Busfield reunited at the New York Stage and Film 2018 Winter Gala, bringing back all the nostalgia fans of the show have been holding onto for years.
Patricia, now 67, who’s been married to Ken, 64, since 1982, reminisced about the incredible time they spent filming the show. “Shooting thirtysomething was such a fertile period for all of us,” she told Closer. “It wasn’t just about the actors, it was the entire creative team—writers, directors, producers—all of us were in that thirtysomething phase of life. It was truly one of my favorite creative experiences ever.”
What Made Thirtysomething Stand Out?
Unlike soap operas or procedural dramas filled with cops and DAs, thirtysomething dived deep into the lives of a group of Philadelphia yuppies. The show tackled mature themes like marriage, divorce, sexuality, and parenthood. Yet, despite the heavy subject matter, the set was anything but somber.
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Timothy, 61, who portrayed Patricia's unfaithful husband on the show, recalls some of the funniest moments during filming. “My favorite memories were those intense scenes where I would just burst out laughing,” he says. “Even when her character was dealing with cancer and we were going through a divorce, I couldn’t help myself. It was just one of those things where the gravity of the moment mixed with the camaraderie of the cast made it impossible not to laugh.”
Behind the Scenes Drama
Ken admits that while the set may have seemed relatively calm, there was some drama brewing off-screen. “Timothy and Peter Horton were both going through divorces when the show began, which added an interesting layer to their performances,” Ken jokes. “Peter was married to Michelle Pfeiffer from 1981 to 1988, and Timothy has been married to Melissa Gilbert since 2013. It’s funny how life imitates art, isn’t it?”
The Lasting Legacy of Thirtysomething
The bonds formed during the making of thirtysomething have stood the test of time. “We were able to do something we genuinely loved,” Ken reflects. “It was something we felt passionate about, and it created lasting relationships with many people on the show. It wasn’t just about the work; it was about the connections we made along the way.”
