Flutwelle

I saw the 1989 film that started this. When it was turned into a series for prime time years ago, it did not quite gel. This time, it works quite well. The actors for the first series actually work well in the roles they play. Each generation of the Braverman family is going through some sore of public or private crisis where secrets reveal themselves as in real life. I can state for a fact that the dynamics are not unlike real families that I know, or for that matter, my own experience comes to mind.

The grandparents played by Craig T. Nelson and the lovely Bonnie Bedelia are going through their own marriage woes. The younger son, perfectly portrayed by Dax Shepherd who was hilariously ignorant in the Tina Fey film 'Baby Mamma'. Here he is the son who gets a wakeup call to grow up when he discovers he has a young son, product of a tryst with a ballet dancer. It seems the child has been asking about his father and the young mother decides she needs to finally introduce them. It is awkward but the child is so sweet that the father and son eventually bond. Meanwhile the other Braverman siblings have their own emotional baggage, Peter Krause is the eldest who is struggling to come to terms within highly-functioning autistic child and a rebellious teenage daughter. There is Laren Graham who returns home with her two troubled teens after her marriage fails, and then there is Erika Christensen, the workaholic, over-achieving lawyer who is missing out on raising her daughter. Some may fault the show for being frustrating and slow but isn't that the way family life is? It's hard and frustrating but as, in every family, the spurts of warm and fuzzy moments are always welcome at the end of the day. I'm glad 'Parenthood' got another chance to be in the 'tv family' again.

I saw this film for the first time on the Classic Film Network only by chance. I missed about 20 minutes of it. I have been searching for it ever since. Where can I find it for purchase? If not available,why? It was an amusing and imaginative film. Dick Powell and Debbie Reynolds were delightful to watch. I really enjoyed watching all of the cast, some of whom when on to do sitcoms in the 60's and 70's. If anyone can send me information on purchasing this film, I would greatly appreciate it. Is there a website link I could go to or film company I could contact? Please email me a response or respond to this thread. Much appreciated!

This is a lovely animated series which incorporates real names from ancient Egyptian history. There is lots of interesting information about Egyption folklore and historical facts. The storyline is wonderful. It also teaches children about friendship,selflessness,trust and loyalty. I got hooked when I was watching the morning news programs, just as I was about to leave the house for morning errands this show followed. Ever since I tape the episodes for viewing later. I am truly addicted! I hope the series continues for a long time. The characters are both funny and engaging. Highly recommended as a replacement for the other flat children's' morning TV programming.