A Year in the Life--Opening

This is the opening to the 1987 show "A Year in the Life" starring Richard Kiley, Jayne Atkinson, Adam Arkin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Wendy Phillips, and Amanda Peterson.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@RSmith6948]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lionelraoul]

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

[@stinkumsz7721]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@shllby1]

RIP Mandy, I pray you found peace <3

[@Dorsalfin]

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

[@donaldfrazier3894]

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

[@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!

[@beckysauceda2778]

Rest in Peace Amanda Peterson (Sunny Sisk)