I'm old school, and I remember when this show aired, but I don't recall having had much interest in it back then. But, I caught it on Tubi and I'm such a nostalgia type that I watched it. All of it! All five seasons! And, I must say, I enjoyed it! It was very refreshing, quite comforting to go back in the day and watch these 70s episodes. I find myself loving the characters and also extremely annoyed by them also, even though I couldn't tear myself away from watching each episode!
Sada Thompson (Kate Lawrence) was exceptional! The entire series wouldn't be worth NOTHING without her character. But, Kate got on my nerves sometimes. She was dry, judgemental, stoic, flat, goodie-two-shoes, coarse, emotionless (80% of the time), sarcastic, possessive, and damn good leading character who loved her family and friends and without her, the Lawrences (and the show) would fall apart! Sara Thompson was a pleasure to watch act. Bravo!
James Broderick (Douglas Lawrence) wasn't anything special. He was just there....flat. He only held my interest when he put Kate and their children in their place. Sometimes he made a smart quip that was humorous.
Willie Lawrence (can't recall the actor's name) was VERY annoying! He was a leech and a womanizer with THE MOST ANNOYING NASAL voice. All he did was eat, take pictures, write screenplays, drive siblings around, babysit his nephew, fall in love every week, and jump in and out of some woman's bed.
Nancy (Meredith Baxter) was pretty on this show, but she was also very annoying. She always had a problem with something or someone. She was always angry (inappropriately most times) and palming off her kid on a family member. She also had her share of failed relationships, over and over. She was never funny, she rarely laughed, and she always looked sneaky (the Betty Broderick look). It was hard to WANT to trust her motives. I didn't really like Nancy, but Baxter did a helluva job acting out this complex character. Bravo!
Letitia (Buddy) Lawrence, was a typical preteen/teen who oftentimes ran her smart mouth too much, but she was a caring character. A bit dry, spoiled, and melancholy, but I liked Buddy and Kristy McNichol did an outstanding job! Bravo!
And now, the absolute WORST CHARACTER OF THE ENTIRE CAST THAT RUINED THE ENTIRE SHOW FOR ME....
Quinn Cummings (Annie Cooper Lawrence) !!!! OMG! I could NOT get past her annoying tie-tongue, horse face, hoarse voice, and gigantic head! For a child, that girl's head was larger than an adult's! OMG, she got on my nerves! WHY they decided to add her to the cast, I will never understand! She ruined the show, in my opinion. Everything about her physically was a distraction and the character was a constant annoyance. I know Quinn was an awkward kid (in real life) on this show, but she was absolutely insufferable to watch.
However, FAMILY is a good show, even with annoying characters. I truly enjoyed watching all five seasons. And for Sada Thompson and James Broderick, Rest In Peace.
Sada Thompson (Kate Lawrence) was exceptional! The entire series wouldn't be worth NOTHING without her character. But, Kate got on my nerves sometimes. She was dry, judgemental, stoic, flat, goodie-two-shoes, coarse, emotionless (80% of the time), sarcastic, possessive, and damn good leading character who loved her family and friends and without her, the Lawrences (and the show) would fall apart! Sara Thompson was a pleasure to watch act. Bravo!
James Broderick (Douglas Lawrence) wasn't anything special. He was just there....flat. He only held my interest when he put Kate and their children in their place. Sometimes he made a smart quip that was humorous.
Willie Lawrence (can't recall the actor's name) was VERY annoying! He was a leech and a womanizer with THE MOST ANNOYING NASAL voice. All he did was eat, take pictures, write screenplays, drive siblings around, babysit his nephew, fall in love every week, and jump in and out of some woman's bed.
Nancy (Meredith Baxter) was pretty on this show, but she was also very annoying. She always had a problem with something or someone. She was always angry (inappropriately most times) and palming off her kid on a family member. She also had her share of failed relationships, over and over. She was never funny, she rarely laughed, and she always looked sneaky (the Betty Broderick look). It was hard to WANT to trust her motives. I didn't really like Nancy, but Baxter did a helluva job acting out this complex character. Bravo!
Letitia (Buddy) Lawrence, was a typical preteen/teen who oftentimes ran her smart mouth too much, but she was a caring character. A bit dry, spoiled, and melancholy, but I liked Buddy and Kristy McNichol did an outstanding job! Bravo!
And now, the absolute WORST CHARACTER OF THE ENTIRE CAST THAT RUINED THE ENTIRE SHOW FOR ME....
Quinn Cummings (Annie Cooper Lawrence) !!!! OMG! I could NOT get past her annoying tie-tongue, horse face, hoarse voice, and gigantic head! For a child, that girl's head was larger than an adult's! OMG, she got on my nerves! WHY they decided to add her to the cast, I will never understand! She ruined the show, in my opinion. Everything about her physically was a distraction and the character was a constant annoyance. I know Quinn was an awkward kid (in real life) on this show, but she was absolutely insufferable to watch.
However, FAMILY is a good show, even with annoying characters. I truly enjoyed watching all five seasons. And for Sada Thompson and James Broderick, Rest In Peace.