Kate and Allie: Season 3

I'm so glad that VEI has continued to release seasons of this excellent 80's sitcom. "Kate & Allie" has an astute combination of humor and real-life scenarios that give it an extra edge. The chemistry between Saint James and Curtin is natural and believable (which makes it hard to swallow that they reportedly got along very badly in reality). The various episodes here also strike a nice balance between focusing on Kate and Allie's issues and those of their children's. The number of notable guest stars (like Ben Stiller and Lindsay Wagner) also contribute to the overall fun of this set.

In addition to the above, the show has several other redeeming qualities. One, it was filmed in New York (including short scenes at the beginning of each episode that were filmed on the actual streets); two, the premise that Kate & Allie were both single momms who had moved in together to raise their respective families. It was ahead of its time in the latter way (as proven by the fact that in later seasons, the opening credits showed Kate & Allie going to separate beds -- to disprove notions that they were lesbian). And the fact that it was filmed in New York definitely gave it a vibe and mood that sets it apart from most Hollywood-based sitcoms.

Let's hope that VEI will treat us to the remaining three seasons of this unique show!