A Year in the Life--Opening

[@peterwakefield8096]

This was one of the best miniseries/shows that was on television. My mom used to watch it with me. R.I.P. David Oliver, Amanda Peterson and Richard Kiley, all terrific actors who gave wonderful performances!

[@swellybibbsenterprises5185]

And also John Falsey, co-creator of the show.

[@t-bo-lesotho]

Elizabeth Swedes, who composed the theme to the miniseries.

[@NightSky777]

Loved that show immensely. Wonder if there any DVDs of it?

[@martinkelly9763]

... and sadly Morgan Stevens

[@Sebakeng]

@@NightSky777 No, unfortunately. It's not available for streaming, either.

[@craigslist8786]

Loved that show when it came out...so many emotions watching this opening scene again. And always loved Amanda in this montage. RIP sweet girl.

[@savvysearch]

David Olivier and Amanda Peterson are so beautiful here. This is how I prefer to remember them. RIP

[@justinrichard5535]

Very well done opening. Rest now Amanda along side David. I'm happy you are able to connect once again now and forever.

[@ShellieSager]

A year after it was cancelled, I ran into Wendy Phillips at Blockbuster. I was so excited to ask her about David Oliver, I loved him! I'll never forget it. There we were, standing in front of my car in the parking lot, and when I asked about him, she told me had just died. I couldn't believe it. So young, so talented, dead. I started to cry, she started cry. Two total strangers crying together. I still remember that sadness and shock when I found out. Such a great show.

[@crleytonp]

David Oliver died so young. What a pity really. I loved the story of Sam and Key in this beautiful tv series. RIP David Oliver.

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

He died of AIDS. So heartbreaking that he's gone. I just found out today.

[@poetmistress2009]

😢

[@benfisher1376]

What an amazing story. He was so gorgeous.

[@summerfall7135]

Rest in Peace Amanda Peterson. You will always be remembered for A year in the life and Can't buy me love. Two wonderful gems of the 80's.....Love you always.

[@TheTerryE]

What a beautiful show. I would love to see it again. I had such a crush on the beautiful young talented David Oliver. It was so sad to learn he died of AIDS in 1992 at only 30 years old.

[@JimBirren]

When I saw this clip, tear filled my eyes and the water works started. David was a good friend when we were both young and doing theater together. i have such great memories. A loving talented friend I miss so much.

[@mikep5335]

This was a good forgotten tv show

[@poetmistress2009]

🌻🌻😢🌻🌻

[@lionelraoul]

Such a great show. The network let a great one slip away. As I recall, Kiley won an Emmy for the series.

[@sbc8861]

He did. And he unloaded on the network for canceling it during his after show press conference.

[@Mymumsey1]

Yes. I remember him talking about "...the corporate myopia" killing a great show. Why do I remember that?! Probably because I had a crush on Amanda Peterson, and was disappointed that the show wasn't coming back.

[@crisrdgo3825]

I loved the story about Sam and Key. That is the main reason why I followed this series when I was a Teenager. RIP David Oliver. I love Sarah Jessica.

[@reinaldorivasnielsen7003]

Amazing and great mini serie

[@ginak9483]

David Oliver was a radiant actor.

[@crisrdgo3825]

@@ginak9483 Yes, I agree. It was too sad his early death in 1992.

[@loveanimals6981]

I remember when this show was on TV -- I was sixteen (ha, I wish I still was) -- but I never watched it. I would watch this, the opening credits, my interest definitely piqued, but never one full episode -- just bits of episodes. I wish now that I had since it was an acclaimed show; Maybe I can find it now online. The show's origins started as a mini-series and I think did well in the ratings -- well enough to spawn a series, obviously. But the TV show for some reason didn't match the ratings success of the miniseries. And, of course, I had a crush on Amanda Peterson (who didn't?).

[@briancullimore2893]

I loved this show. I was in college, at-the-time. I only saw the breakup scene; in the final episode of the miniseries. I watched this show religiously or tried to. I caught bits-and-pieces of it and it was fabulous. I was really mad when it was cancelled. Thirty-three years later, I would rather this on you-tube, than the garbage that passes for TV, these days. I was in love with Wendy Phillips, still am and I really liked Amanda Petersen and SJP.

[@beckysauceda2778]

Rest in Peace Amanda Peterson (Sunny Sisk)

[@shllby1]

RIP Mandy, I pray you found peace

[@bisnagaboy]

I started watching it because of David Oliver who played Perry Hutchins on ANOTHER WORLD and I got hooked. It was an AWESOME show!

[@ginak9483]

Same.

[@tracys2cents]

The best family drama series in the history of television! I took a trip to the Museum of TV just to watch episodes again. 20 years later, all but the hairstyles held up!

[@carolannw4764]

I live in the Seattle/Renton area and would love a DVD if the offer is still on the table. I really loved/miss this show. I bought so many Michael Jones CDs trying to find the theme song.

[@donaldfrazier3894]

Yes, this was excellent work, a true ensemble. A few years later it may have taken hold...

[@Dorsalfin]

This was the "Mad Men" of the time. It was discussed and analyzed the next day at work. This was a great show.

[@RSmith6948]

R.I.P., Morgan Stevens (1951-2022). Always enjoyed your work. Rest well, sweet prince.

[@girltexan]

The show should be sold on DVD. Since bringing back old shows is now in vogue, a "Year in the Life" would be a great model to introduce family drama in the primetime schedule.

[@NightSky777]

I agree! I hope it is on DVD, going to look for it. If not, ...unbelievable to let such a masterpiece be forgotten

[@intopecs]

Absoloutely loved the miniseries, and then the weekly show that follwed. So happy to see from all these comments how many other people appreciated its quality. I still have the series on VHS from rabbit ear tv somewhere at my parents house. I need to dig it up. The miniseries was one of the first things I transfered from VHS to dvd, in all its commercial laden glory.A LOT of talented people on that show. For those David Oliver fans out there, he has a small part in a film called "The Horror Show" and also can be seen briefly in "Night Of The Creeps" as a frat brother. Sarah Jessica Parker mentioned his passing on a talk show once, which I thought was nice. Most of the actors continue to show up in film and tv, but a couple I have not seen since the series.

[@t-bo2734]

David Oliver died of AIDS in 1992. Merrick Butrick, who starred with Parker in Square Pegs, died of AIDS in 1989. Square Pegs ran one season and was released on DVD. Hopefully this series will be released on DVD as well. The theme song reminds me of the opening to Room 222.

[@mylesavan4024]

Is it me or does Adam Arkin look like Robert Downey jr.???

[@planechick]

LOL,.I think it's you! But I love his goofiness anyway!

[@t-bo2734]

The visuals remind me of the original opening to Eight is Enough. The music sounds like it came out of a 1970s TV movie. It's quite lovely, esp. the version used in the mini-series.

[@t-bo2734]

Oh yeah, I've got it! The opening music is very similar to Room 222!

[@Bigtime1998]

Loved watching this back in the day. Growing up in Seattle is was awesome seeing a TV show take place here (we didn't get much pub back then) and have characters my age at the time (teens) in the show. Wish it could have stayed on longer. The drama's seemed so much better back then - Hill Street Blues, A Day in the Life. The Bronx Zoo, St. Elsewhere, LA Law.

[@kreszentiabichlmaier7902]

I was living in Germany when this show was on and watched it on American Forces Network TV (AFN-TV). Watched the German-dubbed version later on, too. I just loved this show --- I revere Richard Kiley --- and, of course, it was cancelled too soon. Stupid network. Some of the guys behind "St. Elsewhere" were involved in this! Thanks for uploading!

[@t-bo2734]

Richard Kiley blasted NBC for canceling show after he won the Emmy for Best Male Lead in a Drama in 1988. Brandon Tartikoff usually showed better judgment than he did when he axed this magnificent show.

[@SoapsGoldenAge]

My friend has, I think, several episodes on video cassette, if we can upload... Wil let you know

[@msac36o]

I loved this show,I remember originally watching it because I was an SJP fan from when she was on Square Pegs.I loved the show and I am still an SJP fan years later and I loved Amanda Peterson as a young actress at the time and had such a crush on Trey.I can't believe I was only 13 and 14 when this show was on.

[@KimberlysOtherLife]

thank you so much for posting this.....i have looked everywhere for just a tiny piece of footage from this show.....i loved this show so much when i was a kid. i wanted to be just like "sunny sisk"...

[@werewolfantipaladin]

Been looking for this, I remember it was on every Wednesday night before St Elsewhere. I agree, too bad it didn't last.

[@carolineonline2112]

This was SUCH A GOOD SHOW! I agree, they never should've cancelled it AND they should re release it on dvd. I've been looking for it for years too! Thnx!

[@GGItaly]

Really a great show... well written... BTW the credits images seems a tribute to Eight Enough Opening....

[@t-bo2734]

And the music is similar to Room 222.

[@raggedysmile]

fanature7, the song was Bob Seger's "We've got tonight"

[@wileyhenry3990]

Loved it. Starting with the mini serires that started it with Eva Marie Saint. Great music too for each episode.

[@christobellagio191]

Wasn't Amanda Peterson in a movie with McDreamy? I always thought she's going to be a huge Hollywood Star. So beautiful and talented.

[@jpowell180]

Wow, I had the biggest crushes on Amanda Peterson and (hard to believe now), SJP (of course, SJP was a bit cuter back then ;) Isn't it fully how networks cancel such quality, critically acclaimed shows like this? That's why we lost Firefly, and will probably SCC, too (while they will probably keep crap like Hole in the Wall).

[@jennilee4u2c]

i LOVED this show.... gosh, talk about a piece of nostalgia.

[@t-bo2734]

The theme and opening credits have the feel of a bygone era.

[@inthepark002]

I'd also really like to see if anyone has the original 1986 mini-series this was based on. If anyone has it, please upload!

[@bigtjones9738]

25 Jahre später habe ich das daraus gemacht.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6PbooCLpdOshpY Meine alte Lieblingsserie!

[@lefiusleftnut9012]

I think the mother dies in a car accident in the mini-series, and the dog survives the crash.

[@donaldfrazier3894]

Also, a lot of sex in the show to demonstrate the complexity of the characters, not for titillation. We sure got over that one!

[@mcmlxii4419]

This was a very good show, although it wasn't on long at all.....which was too bad.

[@tingod2007]

this made me very nostalgic, brilliant show!

[@Mymumsey1]

Haven't heard this theme since the show first aired. It always stuck with me for some reason.

[@misterfree1230]

Amanda my childhood impossible love . I miss you so much...

[@Andres_2307]

♥️♥️🌹🌹♥️♥️ AMANDA ♥️♥️🌹🌹♥️♥️ 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@michaeld5]

Wow, a minute thirty seconds for an opening theme.....those days are long gone. Long live commercials nowadays.

[@Seidimel]

Por favor, alguém tem a série em dvd para enviar um vender?? Please, does anyone have the series on DVD to send a sell?

[@felix121984]

Did Trey Ames feet stink ?

[@chewybunz]

I had a bit of a crush on Trey Ames.

[@richardcourchene7477]

Jayne Atkinson = the hunger games.

[@CarlaLR74]

Sarah Jessica Parker looks so beautiful.

[@loneranger1966]

does anyone has this series

[@harleychichd1]

Loved this show!

[@Anglogirl1]

On the off-chance you live in Seattle, I'll put your VHS copy onto a DVD for you if I can watch the show again too!

[@michaeld5]

Wow, a minute and 29 second opening theme...you'd never see that today....you don't even see one minute themes now. Too many commercials to fit in and make money on!!

[@stinkumsz7721]

They don't make beautiful television shows and theme songs like this anymore

[@susan8455]

This was such a good show compared to the swill that is on now. I had the mini series on VHS but must have tossed it along the way. I wish now I had saved it.

[@bearfedway]

If the credit is correct on IMDb, the theme and background music for the show was composed by David McHugh.

[@sylvia4268]

I'vebeen looking for this for years, it was on Dutch television maybe 20 years ago or so. I read somewhere David died, so young! Very sad.....

[@raggedysmile]

I loved this mini series and am lucky enough to have recorded on on vhs. Of course our vcr no longer works, but I'm holding onto the tape until we get a new vcr.

[@loneranger1966]

i love this show,i saw it once but can't find it on dvd or video for that matter . sadly only a few clips on you-tube

[@PaulBarnes1968]

I've also been looking for it for many years. I'd love to see it again.

[@lefiusleftnut9012]

PS: Intros to shows were extremely long years ago.

[@carolannw4764]

Does anyone know the name/composer of the theme song?

[@THECLARENCES]

Amazing! xoxo The Clarences

[@SchafjuanS]

omy where can i watch this again????

[@traders03]

That's strange! I have an old VHS copy of the original 3-part mini-series shown around Christmas time. This is NOT the original theme song to the show.

[@t-bo2734]

This is the opening to the weekly TV series. Here is the theme music to the miniseries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaq6iph-iaiZjpo

[@nutballgazette]

This was a real good show

[@ameliewatson6072]

I came for Gilmore girls what’s this