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Here's a concept: A TV show about youngish professionals in the suburbs whining about how hard it is to juggle love, life, career, and kids. Heard that before, right? Well, now you have, but back in 1987, the concept was groundbreaking thanks to "thirtysomething," the show about the everyday challenges of living. 

The first season is finally out on DVD. Word of the release had fans flocking to the Web to look up "thirtysomething," "thirtysomething on dvd," and "thirtysomething reunion."

Here, a rundown of the main actors on the show, and where they are now.

Ken Olin (Michael Steadman) and Patricia Wettig
On the show, Steadman was married to Hope. But in real life, Olin is married to fellow cast member Patricia Wettig. They both currently star in "Brothers and Sisters."

Mel Harris (Hope Steadman)
Her radiant face helped put the actress on the Harper's Bazaar list for "10 Most Beautiful Women" in 1989. She continued to act on TV shows, including "The West Wing," "Dawson's Creek," and "House."

Peter Horton (Gary Shepherd)
After the show went off the air, the actor who played the womanizing professor got behind the camera, directing the pilot of "Grey's Anatomy," among others.

Melanie Mayron (Melissa Steadman)
The actress played the artsy precursor to Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City." The star went on to direct episodes of "Greek," "90210," "In Treatment," and the new Lifetime series "Drop Dead Diva."

Timothy Busfield (Eliot Weston)
Played ad man and wayward husband Eliot, his post-show work included roles on "The West Wing" and "Entourage" along with producing and directing credits.

Polly Draper (Ellyn Warren)
The actress now creates, produces and directs the Nickelodeon series, "The Naked Brothers Band," which stars her sons.

To see photos of the stars "then and now" check out the ABC News slide show.

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