A New Kind of Family(1979)

A New Kind of Family is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 1979 to January 1980. The series stars Eileen Brennan, Rob Lowe, and Telma Hopkins. The show follows an unconventional household as its members navigate life together, blending comedy with the dynamics of a makeshift family unit. Though short-lived, the sitcom captures the spirit of late-1970s television with its lighthearted approach to domestic life and relationships. Brennan anchors the cast with her seasoned comedic timing, while Lowe and Hopkins bring youthful energy to the ensemble. The series reflects a transitional moment in sitcom storytelling, when networks were beginning to experiment with non-traditional family structures on screen.