Family - Spend some time with Family

FAMILY is the hit dramatic series that explores the lives, loves, and hardships of a contemporary 1970s American family, told with heart and humor. Originally given a six-episode run, the show became a surprise hit in the fall of 1976, and won two Emmy ® Awards for the second season. This groundbreaking series was the brainchild of Academy Award®-winning film director Mike Nichols (1967 Best Director, The Graduate), screenwriter Jay Presson (Cabaret) and the powerhouse producing team of Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg (TV's 'Charlie's Angels' and 'Starsky & Hutch').

FAMILY follows the saga of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California ' parents Kate (Sada Thompson) and Doug (James Broderick) and their three children: young, divorced mother Nancy (played by Elayne Heilveil in the first season, and by Meredith Baxter Birney in the second season), high school dropout Willie (Gary Frank), and young teenage daughter Buddy (Kristy McNichol). Notable guest stars include Helen Hunt, James Woods, and Tommy Lee Jones.

Sony has officially announced the first and second seasons of Family for release on September 5. The 6 disc set will include 28 episodes (6 from season 1, and 22 from season 2), running 1288 mins. The full frame (1.33:1) video will be accompanied by English mono audio, and the episodes will be closed captioned. The set carries a suggested retail price of $49.95, but Amazon.com is currently preselling the title for $34.99.

Here's a look at the artwork (which may change):